THE Shan Yoma Elephant Camp, opened in September, 2018 near Nampantat Village in Kalaw Township, southern Shan State, has said it is prepared to welcome visitors ahead of the Thingyan holidays.
Floating water huts have been built in the Yunsalin Creek for holidaymakers who want to enjoy the walking Thingyan event in Papun Township, Kayin State for the first time.
Thingyan area is designated from Yanaungmyin Road Clock Tower to U Min Naing Road and the festival area will be decorated with colorful umbrellas and Myanma’s traditional musical instruments.
The operation aims at attracting both local and foreign travellers to be able to visit ancient heritage sites and local villages around the town of Mandalay.
Over 54000 local and foreign travellers visited Sagaing Region from January to March this year, according to official statistics provided by Sagaing Region’s Directorate of Hotels and Tourism (DOHT).