Khaung Daing Hot Spring

Why Khaung Daing Hot Spring is special ?

Khaung Daing Hot Spring, located 27 miles (43km) west of Taunggyi, the capital of Shan State of Myanmar is famous for visitors to take pleasure in the beautiful landscape around it.

The countryside that surrounds all that water is also worth a visit, and a half-day cycling trip to Khaung Daing, located at the northwestern corner of the lake, is an easy and worthwhile way to experience it. The first place you'll reach is Khaung Daing's hot springs, to where hot water from the natural springs has been channelled into a swimming pool and a series of private bathhouses for men and women. The springs are also the start or end point of several trekking routes between Kalaw and Inle Lake.

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What to explore at Khaung Daing Hot Spring?

When you arrive Kaung Daing hot springs, there are two options for you to enjoy. You can choose between public or private bathing although all hot springs are located inside a building, and are not open air. Natural hot mineral waters flow into the thermal pools and private baths providing the picturesque setting for fine relaxation and good health. If you choose to take a bath in the hot springs in the garden, you will have taste our bar facilities while you are in different thermal water also you can enjoy the very romantic view of Shan Mountains.

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How to get to Khaung Daing Hot Spring?

Khaung Daing Hot Spring is easy to visit by bike. After renting a bicycle in Nyaungshwe, cross Teik Nan Bridge and follow the tree-lined, bone-shaking dirt track through the rice fields until you reach the sealed road, then turn left. Khaung Daing Hot Spring is on your left side.

Besides, you can access to hot springs by a boat ride from Nyaungshwe. The boat trip from Nyaungshwe may be a better and smother choice for tourists who don’t like trekking. A boat here will take 30 minutes (K3,000–K3,500 each way), and a moto will do the round-trip for K5,000–K5,500.

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