Nga Phe Chaung Monastery — Attraction in Taunggyi District

The monastery itself is nice but nothing too extravagant. There is some pretty detailed lattice work, some nice statutes, and a good series of artwork showing the works of the Buddha. There are some cats as well, though not the jumping variety as I had heard mentioned in the past. But the real reason why you absolutely must come here if you’re in Inle is the boat ride to and from the monastery. Snaking your way trough little canals, passing charming stilt houses with real people going about their daily lives, taking in some amazing scenery; this is one situation where the journey itself is better than the destination. If you come to Inle odds are you were planning on doing a boat trip anyways, just make sure your driving includes this in the itinerary first and foremost (especially before all the chintzy shops and...

Beautiful monastery with a real authentic atmosphere. Seems like locals come here to pray, it was interesting and charming to see these fully loaded boats coming with 15 burmeses each. Don't expect to see cats (well yeah there are four or five walking around, but not more). It was a long time ago that the monk used to teach cats to jump in circles. Now, they are just resting...

No more “jumping cat”, the cats are free now. Peaceful monastery, but there is a rule about “not allow women to touch the budha”. Tea is for free. While I was sitting silently there, suddenly came a cat, she touched me and sleept next to me right after that! U know the feeling “you were choosen...