For sweeping views across the river and Hsipaw, climb to Thein Daung Pagoda , also known as Nine Buddha Hill or, most popularly, Sunset Hill. It’s part of a steep ridge that rises directly behind the Lashio road, around 1½ miles south of Hsipaw.
Cross the new river bridge, follow the main road left then take the laterite track that starts with a triple-crowned temple gateway around 300m beyond. There’s a small English sign at the gateway. The climb takes around 15 minutes.
