Kalaw Collection

Golden shrines at Shwe Oo Min Pagoda, Kalaw, Kalaw Township, Taunggyi District, Shan State, Myanmar

View of Kalaw and mountains at Thein Taung Monastery, Kalaw, Kalaw Township, Taunggyi District, Shan State, Myanmar

Town of Kalaw at sunset, Kalaw, Kalaw Township, Taunggyi District, Shan State, Myanmar

Village in mountains near Kalaw, Kalaw Township, Taunggyi District, Shan State, Myanmar

Scenic view of mountainous countryside near Kalaw, Kalaw Township, Taunggyi District, Shan State, Myanmar

Scenic view of mountainous countryside and fields near Kalaw, Kalaw Township, Taunggyi District, Shan State, Myanmar

Man carrying big wicker baskets for dried red chili peppers, near Kalaw, Kalaw Township, Taunggyi District, Shan State, Myanmar

Detail of red chili peppers, near Kalaw, Kalaw Township, Taunggyi District, Shan State, Myanmar

Mountainous countryside near Kalaw, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Bundles of Burmese cigars, known locally as cheroot, for sale from a hill tribe vendor at the weekly market, Kalaw, Shan State, Mynamar, Asia

Myanmar. Shan State. Near Kalaw. Green Hill Valley Elephant Camp. Old logging elephant, now retired

Burmese lunch of chapati with beef curry, vegetables and potatoes, served on teak leaf mat, Kalaw, southern Shan state, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Farming between Inle Lake and Kalaw, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Nasturtium leaves with water droplets, Fuscia and other pink flowers floating on a pond, Kalaw, Myanmar (Burma), Southeast Asia

Novice Nuns - Kalaw
Kalaw - Novice nuns Date: 1952

Anne with novice pongyis - Kalaw - Anne with young pongyis at Tozaung Date: 1952

Pwe procession - Kalaw - young men and girls in old-style costumes Date: 1952

watering Bo tree - Kalaw - The next and last Buddha will obtain supreme intelligence under the Bo tree (mseua ferrea). It sprang up at Guatamas birth, stood in centre of earth. Worshipped

rural pagodas - Kalaw - Pagodas outside Tozaung at north end of the village. Date: 1952

U Tin Pe and Daw Zun - Kalaw - U Tin Pe and wife Daw Zun (parents of U Tin Tun, of Union Bank of Burma) Date: 1952

Kalaw garden - Kalaw - Tun Pes garden Date: 1952

on train to Sin Taung - Kalaw
On train to Sin Taung - Kalaw - Water buffalo ploughing. Much of the upland type of farming is responsible for the prevalent erosion = jungle burned back, top soil farmed away in rice, corn

Anne with Burmese lilies - Kalaw - Tun Pes garden, with lovely lilies white, pink, blue. Date: 1952

Sin Taung village - Kalaw - SinTaung (sin =elephant, taung = mountain). A Gurka village - Walk to station to take the down train to Sintaung to eat picnic lunch and then await return train

Gurka women - Kalaw - Sin taung - Gurka women Date: 1952

Palaung women - Kalaw

Toungthou women - Kalaw - Dark, short, stocky women of Toungthou. Wear black loose hanging nightshirts some with baggy black pants, tight like jodhpurs over the calf

Shan famers - Kalaw - Shan farmers with their produce baskets Date: 1952

Chinthes - Kalaw - Chinthes on road to Aungban Date: 1952

Railway Station - Kalaw - Railway Station Date: 1952

banana bazaar - Kalaw
Banana bazaar - Kalaw - Banana Bazaar Date: 1952

paddy terraces - Kalaw
Paddy terraces - Kalaw - Rice paddy terraces on the road to Aungban Date: 1952

Main Street - Kalaw - Main Street Date: 1952

bazaar - Kalaw
Bazaar - Kalaw - Bazaar Date: 1952

bazaar shop - Kalaw
Bazaar shop - Kalaw - Bazaar Shop Date: 1952

Pagoda Ridge - Kalaw - Pagoda Ridge Date: 1952

village from Pagoda ridge - Kalaw
Village from Pagoda ridge - Kalaw - Village from Pagoda Ridge Date: 1952

road to bazaar - Kalaw
Road to bazaar - Kalaw Date: 1952

basha house - Kalaw
Basha house - Kalaw - Basha House Date: 1952

Hill view - Kalaw - Pagoda Ridge from Kalaw Hotel Date: 1952

The Kalaw Hotel - Kalaw - The Hotel is off to one side near the end of the valley - stucco and half-timbered, casual and unpretentious

Village view - Kalaw - Kalaw rests like a sprinkling of tea leaves in the cup between hills, a tiny village around a market square with inevitable corrugated iron sheds

Jungles en route to Kalaw - Central Burma - Great sharp valleys and long ridges, dense with jungle. We fly at about 8, 000 feet and sometimes seem close over the endless green of lumpy tree tops

Umbrella bamboo - Rangoon - Thi wa, at Kalaw Date: 1952

Bougainvilla - Rangoon - at Kalaw Date: 1952

Jacaranda and Deodar trees - Rangoon - on Pagoda Hill, Kalaw Date: 1952

Pink cassia in Kalaw - Rangoon - Pink cassia in Kalaw Date: 1952

Pagoda in the mountain town of Kalaw, Myanmar, Asia

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Discover the enchanting beauty of Kalaw, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Shan State, Myanmar. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage as you explore the golden shrines at Shwe Oo Min Pagoda, a sight that will leave you awe-inspired. The panoramic view and its majestic mountains from Thein Taung Monastery is simply breathtaking, offering a moment of tranquility amidst nature's wonders. As dusk descends upon this charming town, witness the captivating sunset painting the sky with hues of orange and gold. The village tucked away in the mountains near Kalaw unveils an authentic rural experience where time seems to stand still. Take a leisurely stroll through scenic mountainous countryside adorned with lush green fields that stretch as far as your eyes can see. Intriguing encounters await as you come across locals carrying big wicker baskets filled with dried red chili peppers - a testament to their hard work and dedication. Get up close and personal with these vibrant spices that add flavor to local cuisine, capturing every detail in their fiery red glory. Kalaw's natural beauty knows no bounds; immerse yourself further into its charm by exploring more villages nestled within these picturesque mountainscapes. Each step reveals stunning vistas that showcase Mother Nature's artistry at its finest. Uncover serenity amidst shimmering golden shrines at Shwe Oo Min Pagoda or lose yourself in the mesmerizing views from Thein Taung Monastery – Kalaw promises an unforgettable journey through Myanmar's untouched landscapes and cultural treasures.