Taunggyi
Taunggyi is the capital of Shan State, Myanmar. It lies on the Shan Plateau near Inle Lake and serves as the state's administrative and commercial center. The city sits at a high elevation, giving it a cooler climate than much of the country, with a landscape of rolling hills and forests.
The economy centers on administration, markets and services for the surrounding agricultural region, and it serves
Taunggyi has grown since the colonial era as the seat of Shan State government and remains the
One of the city’s most internationally known events is the Taunggyi Balloon Festival, part of the Tazaungdaing
Taunggyi is connected by road to Mandalay and other cities, and the nearest major airport is Heho
The population is primarily Shan, with minority communities including Bamar, Pa-O, Danu, and Intha, among others,