Loikaw Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Loikaw
Formerly an administrative outpost of British Burma, Loikaw continues today as the administrative capital of the region with government and NGO offices, a hospital, and a nearby military base. The region is known for its many ethnic groups with the most famous being the Karenni people, especially the Kayan Lahwi/Padaung (women) with their golden brass neck coils that seem to stretch their neck (but actually cause a lower shoulder). You will see locals wearing traditional ethnic clothing, usually at the markets. The geography around Loikaw consists of plains dotted by lakes surrounded by a multitude of densely forested hills. Agriculture and resource extraction are the main industries of the area. There is a large hydroelectric dam at Lawpita providing around 30% of the national electricity
Top Attractions in Loikaw
Explore the best things to see and do in Loikaw:
- ★Htee Sel Khar Waterfalls
- ★Kayah State Cultural Museum
- ★Kayan people villages
- ★Kyet Cave
- ★Naung Yar Lake
- ★Ngwe Taung Dam
- ★Seven Lakes
- ★Sunboon village
Where to Eat in Loikaw
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Mingalar Hin Htote
- 🍴Shan Noodle Shop
- 🍴Shwe Ya Ti
Where to Stay in Loikaw
- 🏨Hotel Loikaw
- 🏨Kayan Golden Sky Motel
- 🏨Moon Joy Inn
- 🏨Nan Ayar Inn
- 🏨Thingaha Inn
Loikaw Travel Guide Sections
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