MYANMAR
Myanmar’s travel experiences are simply unparalleled. Try taking a slow boat up the Irrawaddy to Mandalay. Relax in a private lodge on the shores of misty Inle Lake. Take a balloon ride and get a bird’s eye view of the extraordinary temples of Bagan. Trek into the forests to spot rare indigenous bird species.
Yangon
Yangon was a capital city up to 2005 when the government abruptly moved the capital to Naypyidaw. With its wide streets, parks and lakes, Yangon has the sleepy charm of a provincial town. Much of Yangons allure stems from its colorful street life: peddlers hawk stones on the sidewalk in the gem market; rickshaw drivers in striped longyis (sarongs) peddle lazily through tree-lined streets; and people drink endless cups of sweet, milky tea at roadside tea stalls.
Yangon was a capital city up to 2005 when the government abruptly moved the capital to Naypyidaw. With its wide streets, parks and lakes, Yangon has the sleepy charm of a provincial town. Much of Yangons allure stems from its colorful street life: peddlers hawk stones on the sidewalk in the gem market; rickshaw drivers in striped longyis (sarongs) peddle lazily through tree-lined streets; and people drink endless cups of sweet, milky tea at roadside tea stalls.
Bagan
One of Myanmar’s top attractions, the area known as Bagan, a gloriously unsullied destination. Founded as early as in 849 on the banks of the Ayeyarwaddy, Bagan is considered one of the richest and most amazing place in Asia in 10th century archaeological site with more than 13,000 temples once stood there are some 2,200 remain today. It is also a great place for beautiful local Art, such as
Lacquer ware, Bamboo works and beautiful local made Cloth.
One of Myanmar’s top attractions, the area known as Bagan, a gloriously unsullied destination. Founded as early as in 849 on the banks of the Ayeyarwaddy, Bagan is considered one of the richest and most amazing place in Asia in 10th century archaeological site with more than 13,000 temples once stood there are some 2,200 remain today. It is also a great place for beautiful local Art, such as
Lacquer ware, Bamboo works and beautiful local made Cloth.
Inle Lake
Inle lake is probably the most magical place of Myanmar. This vast lake is located in the heart of Shan State which shares borders with Thai & Laos; its one of the highest lakes of Myanmar at an altitude of 900 metres above sea level. More than 30 hill tribes are living in the mountains. Inle Lake, natural and unpolluted, is famous for its scenic beauty and the unique leg-rowing of the Inthas, the native lake-dwellers. Moreover, floating villages, colorful daily floating market and Inle Spa are places worthy of visit. The festival of Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda in Inle Lake held during October is full of pageantry and colorful splendor.
Inle lake is probably the most magical place of Myanmar. This vast lake is located in the heart of Shan State which shares borders with Thai & Laos; its one of the highest lakes of Myanmar at an altitude of 900 metres above sea level. More than 30 hill tribes are living in the mountains. Inle Lake, natural and unpolluted, is famous for its scenic beauty and the unique leg-rowing of the Inthas, the native lake-dwellers. Moreover, floating villages, colorful daily floating market and Inle Spa are places worthy of visit. The festival of Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda in Inle Lake held during October is full of pageantry and colorful splendor.
Mandalay
As the last royal capital of the Burmese Kingdom, Mandalay today is the religious heart of the country possessing some of Myanmars most beautiful pagodas, including the highly revered Mahamuni Paya, which holds a famous Buddha-image covered in gold leaf. An additional attraction is the world’s largest book – 729 marble slabs of Buddhist scriptures at Kuthodaw Pagoda. Famous for its arts and crafts, Mandalay is a good place to buy everything from traditional wooden puppets to hand-woven fabrics.
As the last royal capital of the Burmese Kingdom, Mandalay today is the religious heart of the country possessing some of Myanmars most beautiful pagodas, including the highly revered Mahamuni Paya, which holds a famous Buddha-image covered in gold leaf. An additional attraction is the world’s largest book – 729 marble slabs of Buddhist scriptures at Kuthodaw Pagoda. Famous for its arts and crafts, Mandalay is a good place to buy everything from traditional wooden puppets to hand-woven fabrics.
