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Floating Gardens, Taunggyi

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One of the region's most iconic sites, Floating Gardens provide sustenance and livelihood for a significant portion of the local Intha people. Made from compressed masses of hyacinth flowers and other aquatic plants, these fertile gardens rest atop the surface of Inle Lake and allow for the cultivation of tomatoes, beans, and other vegetables. Take a boat ride on the lake to see the gardens rising and falling with the water level, making them resistant to floods. As you explore, you'll pass huts and homes on stilts, and get a chance to see the surrounding mountain scenery from a different perspective. Put Floating Gardens on your schedule, and learn what else deserves a visit by using our Taunggyi trip itinerary planner.

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steve9631

An age old practice in which you get to share in whilst riding thru in your longboat. Too much! It's foundation is built on lake silt and plant composting, and it's been farmed this way for ages to fe... more »
François V

You will visit this during the Inle Lake boat tour. It is very nice to see a.o. the tomato plantations on the water. Such an amazing way of using the lake for growing vegetables and fruits! more »
thedoll1

The floating gardens are amazing and so beautiful to see how they grow, produce and reproduce. The farmers that work with the floating gardens are so interesting to watch---usually men and children. T... more »

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