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Kalaw's high terrain is Myanmar's take on a backpacker's Mecca. A variety of treks caters to both novice and true-blue hikers. The climate may be cool, but the generosity of the locals radiates warmth to tourists, making Kalaw a cozy mountain village. Located at the country's Mandalay division, the hill town Kalaw offers good elevations to conquer, genuine Burmese hospitality, and best of all: an inexpensive sojourn to a mystical place.
The mountains provide good vantage points for some of Myanmar's most beautiful rural panoramas. There are also plenty of indigenous tribes that have established settlements amidst Kalaw's lush topography, evidence to this are the villages of Palaung, Intha, and Shan. Visiting these communities allows tourists to learn of the natives' age-old customs; and if lucky, one may perchance to get to know the locals and be treated to some tea and fresh fruits. The local markets are ideal places to really get to know the variety of the populace that include even Nepalese and Indians, as well as people from the Gurkhas and Bamar tribes.
Numerous payas (Buddhist temples) are seen around Kalaw, the most notable being Aung Chang Tha Zedi, located down town Kalaw and famous for its stunning mosaics. On the other hand, heading to the western part of town will lead to Nee Paya featuring a gold-lacquered image of Buddha. A good number of accommodations and restaurants offer tourists a taste of Burmese mountain cuisine and culture.
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