Tucked away in the north-eastern comer of Shan State where Myanmar meets Thailand, Laos and China, Keng Tung, remote, inaccessible and until recently, off-limits to tourists, is a place to visit before word spreads. The only practical way of reaching it form the rest of the country is to fly in – although it's also possible to arrive by road from the Thai border crossing at Mae Sai. The town itself has several attractions of interest, including a large standing Buddha, a distinctive monastery and some hot springs, but the main thing to do here is to enjoy the ample opportunities for trekking out to the minority villages in the surrounding area. As one of the most important towns of the Shan people. It's also a great place to sample Shan food, reputedly the best in all of Myanmar.