Indein is a small village West of Inle Lake, known for its market and two groups of ancient pagodas. The village is reached by boat through the Inn Thein creek, a long narrow canal. The scenic 8 kilometer boat ride from Inle Lake can be made in the rainy season and winter only, in the summer season the water level is too low.
Indein is one of the villages that host the Inle “5 day market”, the market that is held in a five day rotating cycle in five villages around the lake. The Pa-Oh people who live in the surrounding hills sell their crops here.
The village is best known for its many ancient pagodas in many shapes and sizes and in various states of preservation. While some have been restored, others are in their original crumbling state.
Going up the river towards Inn Thein. |
Dock for boats at Inn Thein. |
People washing clothes and bathing on the pier. |
Traditional houses in Inn Thein. |
Boxes with medicines for sale on the market. |
Stand selling vegetables. |
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