The second largest natural lake in Myanmar located in the middle of the greatest depression in Nyaungshwe valley between the two parallel mountain ranges running north to south in the southern Shan State, 35 km from the nearest airport at Heho. There are flights from both Yangon and Mandalay, 660 km from Yangon and 330 km from Mandalay by road. The vast picturesque lake, 900 meter above sea level in Shan state, 22 km long and 10 km across. It is well known for its floating villages and gardens, traditional handicrafts and silk weaving, colorful markets and the native Intha legged rowers and its festival during September/ October each year. The lakes shore and islands bear 17 villages on stills, mostly inhabited by the Intha people.