Taunggyi is the capital and largest city of Shan State, Myanmar and lies on the Thazi-Kyaingtong road at an elevation of 4,712 feet, just north of Shwenyaung and Inle Lake within the Myelat region. Taunggyi is the fifth largest city of Myanmar, and has an estimated population of 380,665 as of 2014.

It is fine to go to Taung Gyi by coach, car, or motorbike. There are various travel agencies to arrange a trip to Pindaya. You can also visit there in your own car.

The best time to visit Taunggyi in Myanmar is from January until may and in December.

The main area in Taunggyi is Inle Lake, Intha culture, floating markets, and The Guan Yin Buddhist Monastery.

You can go around Taunggyi by car, by motorbike, by coach, or on foot, and you can go hiking around the mountains.

Taunggyi is famous with inlay lake so you can boating in the inlay lake and see the beautiful sun set, and you must go to floating market when you visit Taunggyi.