Monghsu, Mining town in Shan State, Myanmar
Monghsu stands at 707 meters above sea level in northeastern Myanmar, featuring traditional wooden houses built on stilts throughout its streets.
The territory gained independence from Hsenwi in 1857 and functioned as a Shan state under the leadership of local rulers called Myozas.
The local markets present a range of traditional products, including agricultural goods, textiles, and handicrafts made by Shan ethnic communities.
The town operates in the UTC+6:30 time zone and connects to other Shan State locations through a network of regional roads.
In the 1990s, the discovery of ruby deposits near Monghsu led the area to supply 95 percent of the global market for faceted rubies.
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