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Shwe Inn Tha Floating Resort
Nyaungshwe, Shan State, Myanmar · Independent · Near Luxury
Shwe Inn Tha opened in 1996 on Inle Lake as the first resort in the region with a swimming pool. Its 36 bungalows stand on stilts over the water and are joined by wooden walkways, built to reflect the lake's own Intha life, the fishermen and floating gardeners who live on this water. The name honours the Intha people, and every room is a short walk on planks to breakfast.
- 36 rooms
- Opened 1996
- Neighborhood: သာလေးရွာ
About Shwe Inn Tha Floating Resort
- Shwe Inn Tha opened in 1996 on Inle Lake as the first resort in the region with a swimming pool.
- Its 36 bungalows are connected by wooden walkways over the water.
- The name honours the Intha people, the lake's fishing and floating-garden community.
History
Opened in 1996 as the first resort in the region to offer a swimming pool, Shwe Inn Tha is named in honor of the indigenous "Inntha" people (Urban Diaries, Vivutravel). The property consists of 36 individual bungalows connected by wooden walkways, designed to reflect the traditional lifestyle of the local community (Tripadvisor, Expedia).
Amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool (the lake's first)
- Lakeside restaurant serving Burmese and Shan cuisine
- Full-service spa and massage treatments
- Private balconies with lake sunrise/sunset views
- Traditional outdoor/alfresco showers
- Guided boat rentals and tour assistance
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