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The human element of the Inle Lake area is also compelling. The stilt house villages; island-bound Buddhist temples and floating gardens on the lake are where the Intha people go about their daily lives. Off the lake, the beguiling countryside takes centre stage. The rolling landscapes are perfect for hiking and cycling.<\/p>\n<p>For further information, get in touch with one of our expert travel consultants at <a href=\"mailto:myanmar@exotravel.com\"><strong>myanmar@exotravel.com<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/traveltrade.exotravel.com\/product\/shan-state-sampler\/\"><strong>view the full itinerary here<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shan State merits its reputation as one of the major draws in Myanmar. 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