ViewPoint Lodge
Inle Lake, Burma
At a Glance
Vibrant and buzzing location on the Taik Nan Bridge overlooking river life
Beautifully designed bedrooms floating over the river on stilts
Incredibly fresh cuisine and wonderful homemade breads
Charming Myanmar service
A fantastic array of activities available in and around the Lake
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Best time to Visit
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The best time to visit Myanmar is during the dry season from November to April. At this time the warm and sunny days are ideal for sightseeing throughout the country. The temperatures start to rise in March and May to September which is best avoided as this is the rainy season when sightseeing can become difficult.
Insider's View
Choose a room overlooking the rice paddy fields for a lovely serene atmosphere.
Make sure you book a table for dinner, as the restaurant is quite popular with outside guests.
To start planning your holiday to ViewPoint Lodge
Description
View Point Lodge is a boutique hotel in Nyaung Shwe village, the gateway between land and lake. Incorporating the colourful culture of Shan state, the View Point Lodge has a charming warm atmosphere which is complemented by the stunning delicate design.
Acting as a village of floating houses on stilts, View Point Lodge is a boutique and intimate property of only 20 rooms. Located just outside Nyaung Shwe village, overlooking the Taik Nan Bridge, the hotel is situated at the crossroads of land and lake where there is a constant hive of activity with local village life.
The spacious cottage suites are designed in the traditional Shan style using only natural locally sourced materials to increase the sense of place. Positioned on stilts over the water, the rooms have a lovely fresh feel. The interiors follow a simple aesthetic with beautiful local accents tastefully dotted throughout the rooms.
There are two restaurants at View Point Lodge that offer a fantastic blend of local Shan and continental cuisine. The ViewPoint restaurant overlooks local village life whilst the intimate Shan restaurant offers serene views over the canal and rice paddy fields beyond. There is lots to enjoy at View Point Lodge including numerous excursions on Inle Lake including mountain biking, trekking and cultural tours.
Accommodation
There are just 20 boutique rooms at View Point dotted on stilts through an inlet of Inle Lake. Each room has a view of the surrounding countryside whether this be of the busy canal or the peaceful rice paddy fields.
Childcare
Children are welcomed at View Point Lodge and there are outer-connecting rooms available for families, however there are not any dedicated childcare facilities available at the hotel.
Facilities
There are two beautiful restaurants at the View Point Lodge serving a mix between traditional Burmese dishes and international cuisine. Everything is completely homemade including the incredible breads and pastries.
Activities
With its location just outside Nyaung Shwe village and a quick stroll from the jetty giving access to the wider Inle Lake area there are a huge array of activities to enjoy from View Point Lodge. On Inle Lake itself visit local stilted villages, historic pagodas and temple complexes while on land cycle through rice paddies and even visit local vineyards.
Reviews
Clare Monro (Staff)
Viewpoint Lodge is a sweet hotel for those who want to be close to the town of Nyaungshwe and to be able to go out in the evenings for dinner or drinks. Saying that, the hotel has fantastic food! One thing I would mention is that it is close to quite a noisy road, but I still had a very good night's sleep here! The rooms are stylish and comfortable.
Sophie Jones (Staff)
Located in the heart of the action, View Point Lodge is the perfect platform to watch the busy world of Inle Lake go by on both land and lake. Situated just outside Nyaung Shwe village the hotel has a unique location and is the perfect spot for those who want to feel in the thick of local life. I loved the design of the hotel which was so welcoming and warm with some fantastic Burmese touches giving it a real sense of place. Dining at the hotel was incredible and some of the best food that I had in Myanmar, both western and local cuisines. The bread and pastries especially, which are homemade on site, were fantastic and I most definitely had one (or more like) three more than I really needed....
Experiences
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A Day in the Life of the Inthar
On this half-day tour get to know the Inthar, the native residents of Inle Lake. Explore their stilted villages, encounter leg-rowing fishermen, pick vegetables at floating farms and even help to prepare an Inthar meal.
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Balloon Experience Over Inle Lake
For balloon enthusiasts, Inle Lake offers rare variety. The weather patterns mean it is possible to both soar above the mountains or to float gently above the lake, only a few metres from the water, all on the same trip.
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Full Day Inle Lake
Spend a day experiencing Inle Lake, an enormous yet quiet body of water surrounded by floating gardens, stilt-house villages and Buddhist temples as well as a thriving cottage industry employing hundreds of artisans.
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Full Day Kakku Tour
This full-day tour to Kakku, tucked away in the Shan mountains, reveals one of the most amazing sights in Burma; a complex made up of a staggering 2500 historic stupas.
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Inle Lake Cooking Experience
Experience authentic Burmese culture on this half-day tour by joining a hands-on cooking class, preparing traditional dishes inspired by the people of Inle Lake, whilst supporting a local training centre. You’ll also get to meet some rare Burmese cats.
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Inle Lake Cultural Kayaking
On this half-day tour, explore local villages by kayaking around Inle Lake, getting up-close to the stilted houses and floating gardens and navigating a maze of fascinating small canals.
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Sunken Stupas of Sagar and More
A full-day tour taking in the incredible ‘sunken’ stupas of Sagar, a journey to Inle Lake’s remote southern waters and witnessing villages untouched by the modern world.
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Trekking by Inle Lake
This is the perfect full-day tour for the culturally curious visitor. Showcasing the natural beauty of Burma’s Shan State, this is your chance to hike through farms, fields and villages untouched by time and to discover the rich traditions of hill tribes.
Holiday Ideas
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Myanmar Uncovered
Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay, Loikaw, Inle Lake, Kalaw, Ngapali Beach
from SGD $7400 pp 17 nights
- Some of the most enriching experiences in Myanmar involves meeting the locals, whether that’s the fascinating ‘long-necked ladies’ of Loikaw or the farmers in Inle Lake – each has a unique story to tell
- This itinerary allows you to explore the country at a leisurely pace, so why not sit and watch the sunsets over the Irrawaddy River, the sunrises over Bagan and enjoy a warm drink while taking a moment for yourself
- This itinerary whisks you away to Myanmar’s hidden gems, whether its the temples that have been left untouched, the remote hill villages or an array of barely trodden hiking routes
Location & directions
Inle Lake, Burma
View Point Lodge is located overlooking Taik Nan Bridge and a short walking distance from Nyang Shwe village.
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