Shan State
Shan State is a state located in Myanmar (Burma),
which takes its name from the Shan people, the
majority ethnic group in the Shan State. Shan State
is comprised of 54 townships. Its capital is
Taunggyi. The state is largely rural. Major cities
of Shan State are Lashio, Kyaing Tong and Taunggyi.
Shan State borders China to the north, Laos to
the east, and Thailand to the south. It also shares
borders with five administrative divisions of
Myanmar. Most of the Shan State is a hilly plateau;
there are higher mountains in the north and south.
The gorge of the Thanlwin River cuts across the
state.
The cottage weaving industry of the Inle area in
the southern Shan State is famous for the lotus
robes. The famous Inle Lake is located in this part
and it is a tourist attraction. The Inle Phaungdawoo
Pagoda Festival is famous and there are boat race
competitions of the one-legged rowers. Kakku Pagodas
are ancient places of the Shan State. Pindaya
limestone caves consists of thousands of Buddha
images.
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