A variety of religious & tribal festivals celebrated year round
The adventurous can experience the remote scenery and ethnic diversity of the Mon-Khmer and Tibet-Burmese people living in the Shan Mountain villages. Photograph the Akhas with elaborate headdresses and beaded necklaces, chat with the striking black-turbaned Wa women and the silver and gold belted Palaungs. Enjoy easy hikes to primitive Aeng villages, or meet these tribes busy bartering in their lively markets each with their colorful costumes and ethnic jewelry.
