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Very ancient place with so many ancient pagodas. The most famous and ancient place to visit when reached South Shan State.

So pleasant place. And we can take beautiful photo in there.

A place quite distant from Inle lake. There are many pagodas (stupas) in the compound. Almost no shade so that it can be very hot in the afternoons (my cell phone went off due to too high temperature, which was 34 degree Celcius!!). Visitors are recommended to wear hats and sunglasses to protect the very vibrant sunlight, if visited in the afternoons. Stupas seem to be originally white or pink in color; but , some stupas were being painted to yellow or gold color on the day I visited. I also saw a beehive attached to a stupa, and bees were buzzling around. So, beware.

Incient pagoda together more then a 1000 in a place. Myanmar king Along Sithu built these pagoda in the southen shan state hilly region. Near the pagoda, there are many old large banyan trees. Local indigenous people such as Palong and Paoo are living in this area and they sell their products in the market near entrance.

I have visited twice. I wish to get another opportunity to visit again. Peaceful place.

Incredible 2478 Stupas. You will need 2~3 hours here and don't forget to take pictures at the pond on the right side of the entrance. The reflection of the stupas is just perfect for the photos.

The Kakku pagodas is a pagoda complex in the hills overlooking the valley South East of Inle Lake. The remote site, only recently opened to visitors, is located in Pa-Oh territory, a people related to the Karen.Some 2,500 pagodas, most of similar shape and size, are found in long rows closely put together in a square field.Most stupas date from the 17th and 18th centuries. Some have been restored, not always skillfully, which takes away from the authenticity of the site.The Kakku site may date back to as early as the 3rd century BC, when the Indian emperor Ashoka built a great number of pagodas and monasteries across South East Asia.The largest Kakku pagoda is believed to have been built by Alaungsithu, King of the Bagan empire in the 12th century.The Kakku Pagoda festival is held during Tabaung, the 12th month of the traditional Burmese calendar (March)The Kakku complex is located in the hills South East of Inle Lake. The 60 kilometer drive from Taunggyi takes 1½ to 2 hours; from the West end of the lake it takes another hour extra. Alternatively, a very scenic but challenging trek through the hills takes 5 to 7 hours, depending on the starting point. Near the site are wooden bungalows to spend the night.

It's one of the most famous place of Shan State. I like to read the old names whom are donate on each pagoda. But some names are replace with the new donor for restoring the old pagodas. I feels like it magic to get those kinda place as a Buddhist. All can donate together to get the pagodas complex. It's also a good place to take the photos. There is a small market near the pagoda complex where they sell traditional meals and goods.