The Loi ethnic group’s Hoyan village, located in Kengtung Township, Shan State (East), is being developed as the third community-based tourism (CBT) village, according to an official from the Directorate of Hotels and Tourism (Kengtung).
Hoyan village, where the Loi ethnic people reside is located about 40 miles from Kengtung. Currently, the village is being established as a CBT destination with the completion expected by the end of March.
An official said, “We are setting up the third CBT-based tourism village in Kengtung Township named Hoyan. We are constructing five traditional Loi-style houses where visitors can stay overnight. The construction will be completed by the end of March.”
The first CBT village in Kengtung Township was established as four Hokyin villages where the Arkha ethnic people reside. The second CBT village is being developed in Penseng village where Wa ethnic people live.
Kengtung is a destination where visitors can explore ancient historical buildings belonging to the Shan ethnics. The area is known for being a region where different ethnic groups including Arkha, Wa, Lahu, Loi and Shan coexist in harmony. — ASH/KZL
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