Aythaya Vineyard Visit

Visit Myanmar other winery - the only other winery. Aythaya is further from tourists than Red Mountain, on the slopes near Taunggyi. They started in 2004 with similar German investment. The drive there passes through Shan State countryside that few foreigners see. Production is tiny. The experience is authentic. You are quite literally visiting half of Myanmar entire wine industry.

Insider tips

• Hire a driver from Nyaung Shwe - about 45 minutes each way

• Call ahead to confirm they are open for visits

• Their Shiraz is different from Red Mountain - worth comparing

• Combine with Taunggyi market if it is a market day