Indawgyi Myanmar 5/46: Taste Red Thai Mango Sticky Rice with a Homestay Girl by Indawgyi Lake

Indawgyi Myanmar 5/46: Taste Red Thai Mango Sticky Rice with a Homestay Girl by Indawgyi Lake

When talking about Indawgyi Lake in Kachin State, Myanmar, the name of this place always excites me, mr.hotsia, because this freshwater lake, one of the largest in Southeast Asia, is not only a beautiful natural viewpoint but also a perfect gathering of the lifestyles of the Red Thai and Shan people living around the lake.

I arrived at Indawgyi Lake during a comfortably mild weather, neither too hot nor too cold. The journey from Myitkyina to this lake takes about 2-3 hours by local vehicle passing through small villages that have firmly preserved their traditional culture. The scenery along the way is filled with green rice fields and complex mountain backdrops that are very beautiful.

Indawgyi Lake is approximately 13 kilometers wide and 24 kilometers long. Around the lake, there are more than 20 villages. This area is a wildlife sanctuary for many rare birds, including endangered species such as the White-bellied Heron and Greylag Goose, which I had the chance to see up close by renting a boat from a local guesthouse.

But what impressed me most and I want to share is experiencing the lifestyle of the Red Thai people in a homestay village by Indawgyi Lake. Here, I met a Red Thai girl who warmly welcomed tourists with a genuine smile. She took mr.hotsia to taste a dessert that was the highlight of this trip, which isRed Thai Mango Sticky Ricemade with a special mango variety from Thailand directly delivered to this village.

The Red Thai Mango Sticky Rice here is not just an ordinary dessert but a perfect blend of Thai and Myanmar cultures. The sweet, juicy golden-yellow mango is topped with fragrant fresh coconut milk and served with sticky rice that is soft and just right in texture, enhancing the flavor of this meal unbelievably. The homestay girl and I sat around enjoying the mango sticky rice while talking about her daily life and family, which made me feel like I was back in my hometown in Northeastern Thailand.

Besides food, the villagers’ lifestyle is deeply connected to Indawgyi Lake. They engage in small-scale fishing and farming by the lake, use traditional paddled boats for fishing, and also showcase local handicrafts. I tried paddling a boat to view the lake and visit various villages around it, each with its own unique character and stories, making this journey meaningful and memorable.

For those who want to deeply get to know Indawgyi Lake, mr.hotsia recommends staying at a homestay by the lake to truly experience the Shan and Red Thai lifestyles. There are also boat rentals and local guides available to take visitors to see nature and rare birds in the Indawgyi Wildlife Sanctuary.

Traveling to Indawgyi reflects the beauty of nature and culture that clearly preserves the uniqueness of Kachin State. For those interested in the story of the Irrawaddy River and its amazing source at Myitsone, which is not far away, you can read more details in the articleExploring the Source of the Irrawaddy River, Myitkyina, Kachin Statethat I wrote previously.

And if you love studying nature and wildlife, don’t forget to visitIndawgyi Lakewhich is an important wildlife sanctuary in Myanmar, home to many bird species and rare mammals that can be observed up close.

On this trip, mr.hotsia witnessed the beauty of Indawgyi Lake through the eyes of the locals and a simple lifestyle full of warmth and true happiness. For anyone looking for deep nature and cultural tourism, Indawgyi is the best choice in Myanmar for you.

For the video clip capturing the story and atmosphere of this Indawgyi trip, you can watch it atIndawgyi Myanmar 5/46: Taste Red Thai Mango Sticky Rice with a Homestay Girl by Indawgyi Lakewhich will help you experience the real atmosphere of this place even more.

When traveling to Indawgyi, don’t forget to open your heart to new experiences and try the rare Red Thai Mango Sticky Rice found only here in Myanmar. I guarantee you will fall in love with it just like mr.hotsia.