Mosaic lake travel guide.

There are many foreign tourists in Yinse Lake, and the food here also blends the flavors of the whole world. There are many small restaurants of various styles in Niangshui Town, including Chinese food, western food, Burmese food and Shan food. The Chinese food in Hu Ping restaurant is delicious, and the snacks and tea in Ruilang Bakery are first-class. The fish in Yinse Lake is also worth eating. This kind of fish is not big, but its meat is smooth and delicious, and there are no small thorns. Local people usually cook curry fish, which is included in many Myanmar packages. Many tourists may not be used to Shaanxi food, and the taste is different in peacetime, but it is not bad to have a taste here. Each set of Shaanxi meals is about 1000- 1300 KIA.

Yinlaihu accommodation

Most tourists live in Niangshui Town, north of Mosaic Lake. The town is not big, and you can visit it in half an hour. There are many hotels here. Because of its unique geographical advantages, almost every family is a water view room. Generally, a room with 4-8 yuan is in good condition, with a separate bathroom and a hot shower. The Queen Inn next to the pier is a hotel recommended by many self-help tourists. Rooms by the lake have unique scenery and reasonable prices, with a per capita price of 5-8 dollars. The gypsy inn near the pier is also good, especially their clerk is very enthusiastic.

Reminder: 1. If you are afraid of noise, you can try to choose a hotel far from the pier. Every morning after 5 o'clock, the sound of engine berthing will come from the dock.

Affect rest.

2. Try to choose a hotel with its own generator. There are frequent power outages in Inlay Lake. If there is no generator, you can only spend the long night by candles.

Yinlai Lake traffic

aviation

There is an airport in the east to HEHO Town, where flights to and from Mosaic Lake take off and land, and there are flights to Yangon, Mandalay and Bagan. It takes about 40 minutes to drive from the airport to Niangshui Town, Yinlai Lake. Generally, hotels booked in advance can provide pick-up service for a fee, which is more reasonable than finding a car by yourself. It's far from the airport to Niangshui Town, Yinlai Lake. It's about 28 dollars by taxi.

The air ticket from Bagan to Shuiwan Lake is about 45 dollars, and the flight time is about half an hour.

railway

There is a railway station 8 kilometers away from Niangshui Town. Many tourists don't like taking the train in Myanmar because of its slow speed and low safety.

It is even more limited, but if tourists need to go from Inlay Lake to Yangon, it is recommended to go by train, because it is too far away and it is very uncomfortable to take a bus.

Yes, plane tickets are very expensive. Because there are not many trains, you need to buy tickets in advance. The normal driving time from Inlay Lake to Yangon is 24 hours, but there are often stopovers.

There is a parking lot.

highway

Coach is an economical means of transportation, and you can enjoy the local folk customs. Many tourists who don't have enough pockets choose to walk from Bagan 12 hours long distance.

Take a bus to Inlay Lake. It leaves at 4: 00 every day and arrives at 17: 00 that day. The fare is 10500 kyats. There are many stops on the bus, except for eating.

Tea and coffee.

The coach stops at SHWEN YAUNG village, and takes a taxi from here to Nianshui Town, about 3000 Kia (the driver takes tourists to the hotel with a commission, compared with.

Cheap), the pickup truck is about 500 KIA.

Leaving Yinlai Lake, you need to go back to SHWEN YAUNG village by car, and charter a car for 6,000-8,000 kyats (the driver has no commission and the price is higher).

The air ticket from Inlay Lake to Yangon is 14000 KIA/person, and the whole journey takes nearly 24 hours.

Reminder: Long-distance buses need to buy tickets in advance to reserve seats. Try to choose the seat on the left, because the one on the right is more sunny.

Yinlaihu shopping

Yinse Lake retains some traditional handicrafts. Cigars, Dana brand made by local people, and some silverware, lacquerware and wood carvings can be bought in Shuishi Shuicun here. Cigars here don't add any chemicals, they are very mellow and inexpensive. Almost everyone has a small stone mill at home to grind the bark of the tree. Grind it into powder and rub it on your face with water to prevent sunburn and freckle. This powder is called Dynaka, and it is a custom in Myanmar to apply it. It is a bit exaggerated to describe the workshop here with the front shop and the back factory, but the actual situation is true. Almost all the workshops here are family-style, and the family works together, talking and laughing.

Best tourist season

The season of Yinlai Lake is divided into three seasons, namely, cool season, dry season and rainy season. 10 to March of the following year is the cool season, which is also the most suitable season for tourism. At this time, the weather is fine and the temperature is suitable, and the daytime temperature is between 20-30 degrees. It will get hot in the dry season in April, and it will rain frequently in the rainy season in August. Reminder: Because it is located in the plateau, the temperature difference between day and night is large. Wear pants and a coat in the morning and evening, and it's best to take a fleece coat when taking a boat.

travel notes

Dressing skills

Yinlai Lake is located at1300m plateau, with large temperature difference in the morning and evening, and it is easy to catch a cold. Tourists are advised to take a boat trip in the morning and evening, keep warm and wear long pants. It's best to take an easy-to-wear coat and take it off when the temperature is high at noon.

money

The US dollar is not as good as Inlay Lake in Yangon and Mandalay, but general transportation and accommodation can be settled in US dollars. It should be noted that Burmese only collect spotless dollars. The exchange rate will change at any time. At present, the exchange rate on the black market is about: 1 USD = 1 100K (kyats). In Myanmar, the official exchange rate of the US dollar is 10 times lower than that of the people, so it will be more cost-effective to find a fixed money exchange shop, travel agency or hotel to exchange the exchange rate. Credit cards are inconvenient to use, and many consumer places cannot swipe their cards. It is recommended to bring more US dollars for cash exchange.

hygiene

Because the overall material and economic level is relatively low, the sanitation here is not very good, especially in the daily diet, there are many raw vegetables and fruits. It is recommended to take some commonly used drugs with you, such as antidiarrheal drugs and cold medicines. In the dry season, the climate is hot and there are many mosquitoes. Be sure to bring some mosquito repellent when you swim in the lake to avoid illness. Try to drink bottled water if conditions permit.

Power failure; blackout

Yinsai Lake often loses power at night, so the air conditioner in the hotel can't be used, and only candles can be used for lighting. Visitors are advised to bring their own flashlights.

Travel pass

Yinse Lake uses a tourist pass, which costs $3 per person. You can visit the stupas and museums in Yinse Lake and buy them at the gate of Niangshui Town where tourists gather. Be sure to keep the ticket stub for inspection when visiting.

Tips and gifts

Generally, tipping is not required. If the driver or waiter in a hotel or restaurant has good service, you can give a little, about 500 kya. There will be many children and women begging in tourist attractions, especially near the stupa. If you like, you can give them some small change, 20-50 yuan. They don't usually struggle to give it or not. You can also bring some small gifts such as candy and ballpoint pens instead of money.