Shan Hills Collection

Our Troops in Burmah, Mounted Infantry with Baggage Elephants crossing the Shan Hills (engraving)
1591452 Our Troops in Burmah, Mounted Infantry with Baggage Elephants crossing the Shan Hills (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sketches in Burmah, Maymyo, the Hill-Station of Mandalay (engraving)
1595863 Sketches in Burmah, Maymyo, the Hill-Station of Mandalay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Burmah, Maymyo)

Our Troops in Burmah (engraving)
1624901 Our Troops in Burmah (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Troops in Burmah)

Myanmar, Keng Tung (Kyaing Tong). Tending the crops, Keng Tung, Myanmar

Myanmar, Burma, Mandalay. Monks enjoying the evening light, Mandalay Hill

Myanmar, Burma, Inle Lake. Ancient Buddhist shrines, stupas and pagodas at Shwe Inn Thein Paya, Indein, on the shores of Lake Inle

Myanmar, Inle Lake. A misty dawn at Golden Island Cottages, a resort for tourists owned by the Pa-O people, a collection of comfortable wooden huts on stilts, Inle Lake

Inle lake
Inle is a freshwater lake located in the Nyaungshwe Township of Taunggyi District of Shan State, part of Shan Hills in Myanmar (Burma)

Morning fog over Kengtung and Shan hills on road to Loimwe, near Kengtung, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Terraced rice fields and Shan hills, near Kengtung, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

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The Shan Hills, a majestic range in Burma (Myanmar), hold countless stories of beauty and resilience. Our troops bravely traversed these hills, their determination etched into the very landscape. Mounted infantry with baggage elephants crossed these rugged terrains, showcasing the harmonious coexistence between man and nature. Sketches captured the essence of Burmah's enchanting landscapes, like Maymyo, a hill-station nestled amidst Mandalay's grandeur. The evening light cast an ethereal glow on monks atop Mandalay Hill, as they found solace in its serene embrace. Ancient Buddhist shrines adorned Inle Lake, where time seemed to stand still amidst the tranquil waters. Keng Tung revealed another facet of Myanmar's charm; here we witnessed locals tending to their crops with utmost care and devotion. The misty dawn at Golden Island Cottages on stilts offered respite to tourists seeking refuge from bustling city life. Inle Lake beckoned us further into its realm as fishermen gracefully glided across its shimmering surface. Their age-old techniques passed down through generations painted a picturesque scene against the backdrop of morning fog. Terraced rice fields cascaded down the slopes near Kengtung, epitomizing both human ingenuity and harmony with nature. As we ventured along the road to Loimwe, breathtaking views unfolded before our eyes - morning fog embracing distant peaks while promising new beginnings. They can not merely geographical formations but living testaments to humanity's ability to adapt and thrive amidst challenging circumstances. They remind us that even in remote corners of this vast world lies immense beauty waiting to be discovered and cherished for generations to come.