A major attraction of Taunggyi is its market where one can see colourfully dressed hill tribes flocking there to sell varieties of luscious vegetables.  Atop the hill overlooking the town is the Su-taung-pye pagoda where one can have a panoramic view of the town and the surrounding countryside.

Around Taunggyi

Inlay Lake           The prime attraction of Shan State is Inlay Lake, located about 30 km (about an hour drive) south of Taunggyi.  This vast, picturesque lake, surrounded by hazy blue mountains of 1524 metres (5000 feet) high, is 900 metres (2800 feet) above sea level.  It is 22 km long and 10 km wide with floating islands.  Inlay Lake is famous for its Inthas (native lake-dwellers) with a unique way of rowing with their legs and a colourful floating market.  At the northern end of the lake is Nyaungshwe, a small town 27 km from Taunggyi, and gateway to the Inlay Lake.  The famous Phaung-Daw-Oo pagoda festival held once a year (in October) is both pageantry and spectacular.

Kalaw
          About 71 km (44 miles) west of Taunggyi is Kalaw, a peaceful summer resort nestled in pine-clad mountains with many lovely walks and fragrant pinewoods.  Nearby are villages of Palaung and other hill tribes who come to Kalaw five-day market in their colourful costumes, adding to the quiet attraction of Kalaw.

Pindaya
          Pindaya, 45 km (28 miles) from Kalaw, is a small picturesque town at the foot of Mene mountain range with a small lake immediately in front of it.  It is famous for its Caves in which thousands of Buddha images have been placed or carved for many centuries.  The Buddha images are of various sizes, some carved in the face of the rock and some deposited in niches in the walls.  The road from Kalaw to Pindaya passes through a country side of great scenic beauty.