Myanmar, Burma, Namu-op. The detail of a beautiful silver pendant, known as Phè gho, worn by Akha women.

Myanmar, Burma, Kengtung. An Akha woman wearing traditional costume with a headdress of silver and beads.

Novice monks having lunch at Ko Yin Lay Monastery near Kengtung, Mong La, Mong La Township, Kengtung District, Shan State, Myanmar

Big Buddha statue inside Ko Yin Lay Monastery near Kengtung, Mong La, Mong La Township, Kengtung District, Shan State, Myanmar

Farmers working on a rice field near Kengtung, Kengtung Township, Kengtung District, Shan State, Myanmar

Myanmar, Burma, Namu-op. A happy Akha woman stands beside her favourite water buffalo wearing traditional costume with a headdress of silver and glass beads.

Myanmar, Burma, Namu-op. An Akha woman wearing a headdress of silver and glass beads, carries a large bamboo basket supported at the back of her neck by a yoke.

Myanmar, Burma, Kengtung. An Akha woman wearing traditional costume with a silver headdress and necklace embellished with glass beads.

Myanmar, Burma, Kengtung. A Mong la Akha woman wearing a traditional headdress of silver and beads.

Myanmar, Burma, Kengtung. An Akha woman wearing a traditional headdress of silver and beads.

Myanmar. Burma. Lake Naung Tung. Colonial-style buildings surround Lake Naung Tung, an attractive natural lake in the centre of Kengtung in Eastern Shan State.

Close-up of Novice monks at Ko Yin Lay Monastery near Kengtung, Mong La, Mong La Township, Kengtung District, Shan State, Myanmar

Novice monk writing a homework at Ko Yin Lay Monastery near Kengtung, Mong La, Mong La Township, Kengtung District, Shan State, Myanmar

Buddha statue at Ko Yin Lay Monastery near Kengtung, Mong La, Mong La Township, Kengtung District, Shan State, Myanmar

Ko Yin Lay Monastery near Kengtung, Mong La, Mong La Township, Kengtung District, Shan State, Myanmar

Farmers working on a rice field near Kengtung, Kengtung Township, Kengtung District, Shan State, Myanmar

Scenic view of beautiful mountains near Kengtung, Kengtung Township, Kengtung District, Shan State, Myanmar

Remote village of Eng tribe built on a slope in mountains near Kengtung, Kengtung Township, Kengtung District, Shan State, Myanmar

Senior lady of Akha tribe near Kengtung, Kengtung Township, Kengtung District, Shan State, Myanmar

Senior lady of Akha tribe near Kengtung, Kengtung Township, Kengtung District, Shan State, Myanmar

Full length side view of three farmers walking on a rice field near Kengtung, Kengtung Township, Kengtung District, Shan State, Myanmar

Full length side view of farmer walking on a rice field near Kengtung, Kengtung Township, Kengtung District, Shan State, Myanmar

View of Kengtung (also spelled Kyaingtong, Chiang Tung, Cheingtung, and Kengtong) and Wat Jon Kham pagoda at night, Kengtung Township, Kengtung District, Shan State, Myanmar

View of Kengtung (also spelled Kyaingtong, Chiang Tung, Cheingtung, and Kengtong) and Wat Jon Kham pagoda at night, Kengtung Township, Kengtung District, Shan State, Myanmar

View of Kengtung (also spelled Kyaingtong, Chiang Tung, Cheingtung, and Kengtong) and Wat Jon Kham pagoda, Kengtung Township, Kengtung District, Shan State, Myanmar

View of Kengtung (also spelled Kyaingtong, Chiang Tung, Cheingtung, and Kengtong) and Wat Jon Kham pagoda, Kengtung Township, Kengtung District, Shan State, Myanmar

Myanmar, Burma, Kengtung. Two ancient wooden statues of Buddha in the Wat In monastery at Kengtung, possibly dating back to the 9th or 10th centuries.

Myanmar, Burma, Kengtung. A ancient wooden statue of Buddha in the Wat In monastery at Kengtung, possibly dating back to the 9th or 10th centuries.

Myanmar, Burma, Kengtung. Low clouds hug the valleys of the Loi pan yawn hills which rise to 2,200 metres above sea level north of Kengtung.

Myanmar, Burma, Kengtung. Low clouds hug the valleys of the Loi pan yawn hills which rise to 2,200 metres above sea level north of Kengtung.

Myanmar, Burma, Pan-lo. A woman of the small Ann tribe in Kengtung market. The Ann blacken their teeth to ward off evil spirits.

Myanmar, Burma, Namu-op. An Akha woman wearing traditional costume with a headdress of silver and glass beads, and a fine Phè gho pendant.

Myanmar, Burma, Namu-op. An Akha woman wearing traditional costume with a headdress of silver and glass beads holds a bamboo mug in her hand.

Myanmar, Burma, Namu-op. An Akha woman wearing traditional costume with a headdress of silver and glass beads.

Myanmar, Burma, Kengtung. The beautiful embroidery on an Akha man’s jacket with crosses that denote he is a Christian.

Myanmar, Burma, Kengtung. A young Akha boy wearing a colourful embroidered hat while carried by his mother.

Myanmar, Burma, Kengtung. A young Akha boy wearing a colourful embroidered hat while carried on his mother’s back.

Myanmar, Burma, Kengtung. An Akha woman wearing traditional costume with a headdress of silver and glass beads.

Myanmar, Burma, Kengtung. An Akha woman wearing traditional costume with a headdress of silver and glass beads.

Myanmar, Burma, Kengtung. An Akha woman wearing traditional costume with a headdress of silver and beads.

Myanmar, Burma, Kengtung. An Akha woman wearing a traditional headdress of silver and beads.

Myanmar, Burma, Kengtung. An Akha woman wearing a traditional headdress of silver and beads.

Myanmar, Burma, Kengtung. An Akha woman wearing a traditional headdress of silver and beads.

Myanmar, Burma, Kengtung. An Akha woman wearing a traditional headdress of silver and beads.

Myanmar, Burma, Kengtung. A decorated saloon car for use by a newly married couple on their wedding day.