It is the capital of Shan state and of beautiful with clean inter- roads, especially the bright cherry flowers are covering the roads and the best place for leisure walk. Shan State Museum and Gem market should be your visiting points. Don’t forget, it is one of the major business centers for China’s products “Hot balloon contest”, a traditional Shan festival, is the most crowded public fare and usually held in Tazaungdine (November) annually.