How much tea have you consumed today? Chances are, it was grown far, far away. Here in Kyauk Mee, we find ourselves in the heart of a region deeply intertwined with the tea trade. Kyauk Mee has long been a central trading hub for the tea harvested in the surrounding hills, a tradition stretching back even before British colonial rule. The Palaung people, who primarily inhabit these hills, are known for their tea cultivation. The tea trade here isn’t your grand-scale operation with vast, uniform plantations. It’s a more intimate affair, a picturesque scattering of tea bushes growing amongst the natural landscape. Next time you savor a cup, take a moment to picture Kyauk Mee. Let the aroma transport you to this bustling town. Imagine the lively exchanges, the clinking of cups, the murmur of deals being struck. This is Kyauk Mee, where the essence of the hills flows through every transaction.
No. Water Pumping Station
Peering into the history of Mandalay’s water supply, we arrive at No. 5 Water Pumping Station. This pumping station plays