Boat trip included lunch. Unexpectedly quite tasty, cozy and relaxing environment, especially after the morning in temples, pagodas and amazing stupas tour under the strong sunny day. About four to five dishes of decent local cuisine. Sharing to have a taste of everything. Had drinks. Local desserts special made side order was the delicious crepes. And the ladies sat next to us recommended the desserts too.
Good table seats available, viewed over the lake towards the temples from a near distance. Nice staff, young and friendly, good service. Clean washroom.
Best part was meeting three lovely Belgium ladies. Sharing their inspiring life stories and the tough yet amazing hiking side trip, slept on the hard floor of the temples.
Speaking of sunny day, definitely recommended sunblock. Also can tried the locals favourite natural sunscreen thanaka.
Quote from google search:
“Thanaka is nature's sunscreen in its purest form. The Burmese have used thanaka to protect and beautify the skin for over 2,000 years. Ground from tree bark in Myanmar, formerly Burma, and commonly pulverized on a stone slab, it is then mixed with water to form a paste.
Apart from cosmetic beauty, thanaka also gives a cooling sensation and provides protection from sunburn. It is believed to help remove acne and promote smooth skin. It is also an anti-fungal.”
Kudos to my marvelous Mom got me to use this amazing thanaka and soothed my hyper-sensitive sunburned skin.
Visited November 2018.
Visited during our tour.
Really nice view.
We had fish(6000) rice was not included, and fried noodles with chicken(3000). Food was okay, nothing special.
Can of coke (2000)
So very expensive compared to other restaurants.
Very very expensive. It cost more than double other local restaurants would charge. A can of Coke costs 2,000 kyat. That alone is like quadruple of any other places. Not sure if it is because it is located on the water and location matters. The taste seems ordinary as well, if not bad.
