Lashio (Shan State)

lashio01Lashio is the largest town as well as a capital in northern Shan State at an altitude of 3100 ft, on a low mountain spur overlooking the valley of the Nam Yao river, a tributary of the Namtu river. Lashio is the start of the famous Burma Road built by the British before the World War II, which intersect with Ledo Road leading into the Yunnan province.

The population is made up of mostly Bamar, Shan and Chinese. Man-Su Pagoda and Pyi Lone Chanthar pagodas are of common visit. Central market in the morning is packed with some ethnic groups. The natural hot spa, nearly five miles away from the city center, on the road to Mu-Se are also worth a visit.