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To the east of Myanmar there is a beautiful valley between the high
misty mountains of the Shan Plateau and the Mekong and the Thanlwin
(Salween) Rivers. Called the Kyaing Tong Valley this is an area steeped
in history for it is the homeland of the Gon Shan, the Akhas, the Lisu,
the Wa and the White and Black Lahu. Sandwiched between the Chinese
region of Xishanungbanna, Laos and Thailand this area also boast of
spectacular scenery and diverse ethnicity.
Kyaing Tong (previously called Keng Tung) is the capital of this land.
It was known in history by many names: Sandra Kun, Khemarat, Tongapuri
but in modern times it is known only as Kyaing Tong.
Kyaing Tong also has a lacquer industry known as Kyaing Tong lacquer
ware. It is different from the Bagan style. The finely executed gold
filigree is embossed on black lacquer making a distinctive contrast.
Interesting places in Kyaing Tong: Maha Myat Muni Temple, Wat
Zom Kham, Hot spring, hill tribe villages of Akha, Ann, Lisu, Wa and
others
 
 
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