Floating Gardens

Inle Lake is a freshwater lake located in the Nyaungshwe Township of Taunggyi District of Shan State, part of Shan Hills in Myanmar (Burma). It is the second largest lake in Myanmar and one of the highest.
Although the lake is not large, it contains a number of endemic species. Over twenty species of snails and nine species of fish are found nowhere else in the world.
The people of Inle Lake (called Intha), some 70,000 of them, live in four cities bordering the lake, in numerous small villages along the lake's shores, and on the lake itself. The entire lake area is in Nyaung Shwe township. The population consists predominantly of Intha, with a mix of other Shan, Taungyo, Pa-O, Danu, Kayah, Danaw and Bamar ethnicities. Most are devout Buddhists, and live in simple houses of wood and woven bamboo on stilts; they are largely self-sufficient farmers.
Transportation on the lake is traditionally by small boats, or by somewhat larger boats fitted with single cylinder inboard diesel engines. Local fishermen are known for practicing a distinctive rowing style which involves standing at the stern on one leg and wrapping the other leg around the oar. This unique style evolved out of necessity as the lake is covered by reeds and floating plants, making it difficult to see above them while sitting. Standing provides the rower with a view beyond the reeds. However, the leg rowing style is only practiced by the men. Women row in the customary style, using the oar with their hands, sitting cross legged at the stern. A popular local dish is htamin gyin - 'fermented' rice kneaded with fish and/or potato - served with hnapyan gyaw (literally twice fried - Shan tofu). In addition to fishing, locals grow vegetables and fruit in large gardens that float on the surface of the lake. The floating garden beds are formed by extensive manual labor. The farmers gather up lake-bottom weeds from the deeper parts of the lake, bring them back in boats and make them into floating beds in their garden areas, anchored by bamboo poles. These gardens rise and fall with changes in the water level, and so are resistant to flooding. The constant availability of nutrient-laden water results in these gardens being incredibly fertile. Rice cultivation and consumption is also significant facet of the local diet and agricultural tradition.

Amazing honestly one of the best places in Asia !! 100 percent worth the visit

Beautiful gardens and interesting techniques.

As beautiful as it is unique.

ยูเนสโกขึ้นทะเบียนให้เป็นพื้นที่ชีวมณฑล ที่หลากหลาย สวนผักลอยน้ำเป็นภูมิปัญญาของชาวอินทา เนื่องจากน้ำท่วมตลอดไม่มีดิน จึงทำแพแล้วคลุมพืชปลูกพักด้านบน นืยมปลูกมะเขือเทศ

Se balader en pirogue dans ses jardins flottants naturels est une expérience unique, magnifique. C’est incroyable de voir l’ingéniosité de ces agriculteurs ce qu’ils peuvent faire sur les bandes de terre et ces villages sur pilotis. Région sublime à découvrir absolument.

25.03.2018 - Obrovská rozloha plovoucích zahrad. A je to doslova. Jde o záhony vytvořené ze dřeva, které jsou naplněné hlínou (získanou ze zetlených vodních řas) a ukotvené dřevěnými sloupy ke dnu. Hloubka je zde 1-3 m. Pěstují zde především zeleninu (rajčata, saláty ...)

Luogo spettacolare , per popolazione e ambiente.
Un sistema rurale abbastanza unico .

Una delle attrazioni più caratteristiche del Lago Inle. Navigando lentamente lungo il lago si giunge nella parte più meridionale dello stesso dove si possono ammirare in mezzo all'acqua rigogliose coltivazioni di ortaggi e verdure, molto ben tenuti e curati; nei dintorni è bello ammirare gli abitanti all'opera nella manutenzione di questi spazi e i tipici pescatori. Esperienza emozionante.

Un réel plaisir de naviguer le long des canaux de ces jardins flottants ... Surtout après 5 jours de trek à la découverte des ethnies du pays shan.
Le temps de ce séjour dans cet endroit est malheureusement limité mais je resterai bien une ou deux semaines de plus à profiter de ce lieu absolument magique ...

Orti galleggianti da scoprire in barca, bellissimo!!

L'une des plus belles expériences en birmanie. C'est beau, ingénieux et utile. On n'a qu'une envie, poser le pied et les aider.

"El cultivo del tomate en el agua"

es increible como la gente vive en un lago

Lohnt sich mal anzuschauen.