Located at the beginning of the famous "Burma Road" leading into China. Lashio is the capital of northern Shan state accessible by air and land and train. Lashio lies over 4000 feet above the sea level.

The city is pleasant and clean. Places to see in Lashio are the geyser, the morning market, the Chinese temple, Mansu Pagoda, etc. The majority of people in Lashio is Shan. Many tribes are living in the villages such as Palaung, Pao, Danu, etc.