KENGTUNG QUEST
Day 1:
Kengtung - Arrival (L, D)
Upon arrival at Kengtung, transfer
to your hotel.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant
before embarking on an orientation tour of the city. Kengtung is in a lush valley and most of the
city’s buildings reflect the traditional architectural styles of the Shan
people, such as wooden houses with balconies. Explore the city streets, nearby
Hot Springs, and the Maha Myat Muni pagoda.
This evening, diner at a local
restaurant.
Overnight in Kengtung.
Day
2: Kengtung (B, L, D)
After breakfast visit Kengtung’s
local market. This daily market is
visited by villagers from the surrounding area who come to sell their products
and barter for goods. Visiting the
market, you will see minority hilltribes in their traditional dresses.
Then, depart by road to Pin Tauk
village, the starting point of today’s trek.
Set off on foot, trekking 45 minutes to 1 hour to the Akha minority
village of Hwe Lon. Spend some time in the village and interacting with the
locals to discover more about their unique customs and daily lifestyle.
After a picnic lunch, resume
trekking to an Ann Village perched on the slopes of a hill (approximately 30
minutes). The Ann minority is known for
their traditional black dress and blackened teeth. After walking around the village, stop at
Lone Tree Hill for panoramic views of the city and continue on to Kengtung.
Dinner at local restaurant.
Overnight in Kengtung.
Day 3: Kengtung Trek (B, L, D)
After breakfast, drive in the direction of Tachileik, along the
Thai border. After 45 minutes, switch
vehicles and continue the drive in the back of a local pick-up truck
(approximately 30 minutes) Drive up the hills to visit four neighboring Akha
villages where you will learn more about their unique culture and
traditions. Some of these villages
practice an interesting blend of three religions: Buddhism, Christianity, and
animism (spirit worship)
Picnic
lunch en-route.
This
afternoon, continue to the Mong Kwan region.
Visit a village of the Loi minority, as well as having the chance to
discover the traditions of the Li Shaw and Khun communities. Return to Kengtung
in the late afternoon.
Dinner at local restaurant.
Overnight in Kengtung.
Day 4: Kengtung - Departure (B,L)
After breakfast at the hotel, this
morning is at your leisure to explore Kengtung.
If time allows, visit a traditional Shan lacquer ware workshop and the
water buffalo market which is held twice a week in Kengtung.
Enjoy lunch at a local airport
before transferring to the Kengtung airport for your onward flight.
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