Inle Lake was delegated as the first Man & Biosphere Reserve in Myanmar in 2015. The lake sits at an elevation of c. 880 m asl and is 22 km long.
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| Serene Inle Lake backed by mountains |
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| The local Intha people live in houses on stilts |
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| Long boats waiting for tourists |
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| Gulls following tourist boat for handouts |
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| No escape! Surrounded by boats with souvenirs for sale |
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| Fishing is a way of life on the lake........ |
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| ....as well as tending the famous Floating Gardens |
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| Another unique Inle feature - leg rowing |
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Market near Phaung Paw Oo Pagoda
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| Fried coot, anyone? Didn't dare try! |
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| Handcrafting silverware |
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Baskets made from reeds in the lake
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