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180EASTERN MYANMAR INLE LAKEplace to go to get the kinks out of your backif you’ve been sitting in a boat too long.TrekkingThere’s opportunity for day and overnighthikes around Inle Lake, or you could do thetrek to Kalaw. See p 187 for some suggesteddestinations and recommended guides.4SleepingNyaungshwe has dozens of hotels and guesthouses,ranging from basic backpackerhang-outs to comfortable midrange hotels.Most places offer low-season discounts fromMarch to October, but rates are open to negotiationmost of the time because of theintense competition.Almost all rooms have bathrooms with hotshowers, but few places offer air-con becauseof the natural cooling effect of the breezepassing over the lake. As is the case in muchof Myanmar, all room rates include breakfast.For accommodation on Inle Lake itselfsee p 187 .oTeakwood Guest House GUESTHOUSE $(Map p 178 ; %209 250; teakwood.htl@gmail.com;Kyaung Taw Anouk Rd; r $10-25; i) Straddling thedivide between budget and midrange, thisattractive guesthouse is popular with olderindependent travellers. The best rooms arein the new block – big windows let in lotsof light and the bathrooms are finished withsmall pebbles. The communal areas are great,but be ready for some assertive sales pitchesfrom the owner for boat trips and excursions.oHotel AmazingNyaung Shwe BOUTIQUE HOTEL $$$(Map p 178 ; %209 079; www.amazing-hotel.com;Yone Gyi Rd; s/d $64/68, suite $86-130; aW) Aleague apart from the other hotels in Nyaungshwe,this immaculate boutique hotel hasgorgeous rooms decorated with murals andcultural artefacts. There’s also an open-airbreakfast pavilion on a bridge over the canal.Aquarius Inn GUESTHOUSE $(Map p 178 ; %209 352; aquarius352@gmail.com; 2Phaung Daw Pyan Rd; s/d $7/12) Charming ownersmake this small, family-run guesthouse areal home away from home. The cosy roomscontain an intriguing collection of local brica-bracand guests are treated to plates offresh fruit and Chinese tea. There are tablesand chairs in the plant-filled yard where youcan sit and chat in the evenings.Princess Garden Hotel HOTEL $$(Off map p 178 ; %209 214; princessgardenhotel@gmail.com; bungalows s/d $25/35; s) This hiddengem was the newest place in town atresearch time and the only one with a swimmingpool. The eight wooden bungalows arelocated in a shady garden and are looked afterby friendly, service-minded owners. Locatednear Mong Li Canal a brief walk southfrom the centre of town.Nawng Kham – Little Inn GUESTHOUSE $(Map p 178 ; %209 195; Phaung Daw Pyan Rd; s/d$6/12) Opposite the Aquarius Inn, this smallbut perfectly formed guesthouse has justseven rooms. All have fans, bathrooms andhot showers and are set in a peaceful garden.Considering the number of rooms, it’s agood idea to book ahead.May Guest House GUESTHOUSE $(Map p 178 ; %209 417; 85 Myawady Rd; s/d/tr$7/12/16) Wagon wheels mounted in thefront wall set the tone at this village-styleguesthouse in the monastery quarter. Thesimple square rooms have fans and bathroomsand the breakfast is said to be one ofthe best in town.Hu Pin Hotel Nyaungshwe HOTEL $$(Map p 178 ; %209 291; www.hupinhotelmyanmar.com; r $36-50; a) The bland Chinese-stylerooms here won’t win any prizes for interiordesign, but everything is spotlessly clean,hot water is reliable and the hotel has itsown boats for trips around the lake. The HuPin is Nyaungshwe’s most imposing buildingand is located along the canal that leadsto Inle Lake.Queen Inn GUESTHOUSE $(Map p 178 ; %209 544; queen.ine@gmail.com; r$7-20) Located on the opposite side of theNan Chaung canal, this would be a budgeter’sdream if it weren’t for the noise ofboats. Rooms are simple, but the highlightis the homely feel, emphasised in the nightlyfamily-style dinners for only K2000.Inle Inn HOTEL $(Map p 178 ; %209 016; inleinns@gmail.com; YoneGyi Rd; r $8-18) Potted plants and trellisescreate a pleasing cocoon of vegetation atthis village inn on the eastern side of town.Rooms are arranged around a shady sittingarea and restaurant.Ming Ga Lar Inn HOTEL $(Map p 178 ; %209 198; mingalarinn@gmail.com;Phaung Daw Pyan Rd; r $7-18) A maze-like bud-