Khaung Daing Hot Spring, located 27 miles west of Taunggyi, the capital of Shan State of Myanmar is famous for visitors to take pleasure in the beautiful landscape around it.

• Half day rentals (after noon) should cost 1000K per bike.
• It is not allowed to travel around alone in Myanmar, you need to have a guide to rent a car and explore the country by yourself, but you can rent a bike in the little towns and drive from one town to another.
• Going across the bridge takes you through beautiful scenery and about an hour later you hit a hot springs resort, $8 pp for coed bathing with three pools.
• A great way to get out of the “touristy” spots and explore the “real” country! Make sure that you check your bike before you leave… You don’t want to get stuck anywhere on the road!

Khaung Daing is the native village on the northwestern shore of the Inlay Lake in Shan State. It is known for its production of soybean cakes and noodles.

• From the hot spring, head south to Khaung Daing village. The place is famous for its Shan tofu and tranquility unlike other places in Inle.
• Cycling from Nyaung Shwe to Khaung Daing offers you a different atmosphere, but bring enough water with you, also sunglasses and a hat.

Red Mountain Wine Factory & Garden is located in Nyaung Shwe and was established in 2005. The factory produces 4 kinds of red wine and 4 kinds of white wine.

• From Khaung Daing, in order to reach the Vineyard, hire a boat to Mine Thauk Village on the eastern side of the lake. Remember to negotiate the price before you go.
• Once on the other side, you cycle over a long teak bridge and make a left to head back to Nyaung Shwe. On the right, stop at the winery for sunset.
• For a small fee (~US$3), you can taste 4 kinds of wine.