About a 7-hour drive north of Mandalay Mogoke is famous in the world for producing the best ruby and sapphire gems of the first grade. It also produces many semi-precious stones equally scintillating and covered by gem lovers. Located at 3,840 ft in picturesque natural surroundings, Mogoke also enjoys a temperate climate. Visitors may observe the mining techniques by which these precious stones are taken from the alluvial limestone gravel and may also shop at the many gemstone markets.

Mogoke Photo Slide Show

Photos were contributed by Ko Myo (Mogoke - Tennis Instructor), 2009