Keng Tung History, Travel Information, Hotels, Facts And More
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
NAME
Keng Tung
COUNTRY
Burma
ADDRESS
Shan State, Myanmar
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About Keng Tung
Kengtung is a town in the state of Shan in Myanmar. The town is situated on the National Highway 4 and the Asian Highway. It is spread in an area of about 3506-kilometer square having a population of over 170k people according to the 2014 census. According to the belief, it was founded by Tai Lue and was reestablished by the grandson of King Mangrai who defeated Tai Lue in the 13th century. The town is the home to the regional military command of the Tatmadaw. It also features Kengtung Airport.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Keng Tung
- The town is famous for its Chinese and Thai influences.
- It grabs the attention of several tourists due to its natural beauty, sunset view.
- It is also known for its Standing Buddha temple. The statue is about 60 feet high and is pointing toward the mountain of the town. You must visit the place if wants to have a glimpse of this tall statue.
- Besides that town is home to several lakes, One tree hill where you can see a huge 250-year old tree and many other beautiful sites.
- Non-Myanmar resident need a permit to travel from other parts of Myanmar to the west. However, no permission is required while getting there from Thailand via Tachileik.
- According to reports, Kyaing Tong New Hotel which was once a palace is haunted. So take care and collect proper information before booking a room.
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