Loikaw

Loikaw is the capital of Kayah State (one of the seven majority ethnicities). It is surrounded by mountains, a river, and a lake. Kayah State is the smallest state in Myanmar and one of the least visited because it is very far from other major cities. The state of Kayah was closed to tourists for years for political reasons. Today, however, there are regular flights from Yangon and it is possible to travel from Inle Lake by boat or by road. Moreover, the landscapes that can be viewed during the boat trip from Loikaw to Inle Lake are very beautiful.