Inlay Lake is a fresh water located in Shan state in Burma. (Myanmar). It is the second largest lake in the country with an estimated the surface area of 44.9 square miles, and one of the highest at an elevation of 2,900 feet (880 m). During the dry season, the average water depth is 7 feet (2.1 m), with the deepest point being 12 feet (3.7 m). During the rainy season, this can increase by 5 feet (1.5 m).
The watershed area for the lake lies to a large extent to the north and west of the lake. The lake drains through the Balu river on its southern end. There is also a hot spring on its northwestern shore in the country.
Inlay is one of Myanmar’s most popular destinations for travellers, so when you travel around the lake, part of what you see will inevitably be geared towards tourists. You may be taken to one too many handicraft workshops, as most guides get the commission on sales. Click here for more information about the lake.
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