26 Real-World Places So Magical They Belong in a Fantasy Film

15. The Floating Villages of Inle Lake, Myanmar

In Myanmar’s Inle Lake, entire villages float on the water, creating a mesmerizing scene of wooden stilt houses, floating gardens, and fishermen who row their boats with one leg. Life on the lake moves at a serene pace, with temples, markets, and homes built entirely over water. This tranquil and picturesque setting, with mist rolling over the lake at sunrise, feels like a dreamscape frozen in time.