Desitinations of Myanmar
Culture is the pulsating vein of Myanmar that attracts the travelers around the globe. Centuries old monuments, whose origin was India, spread on the soil of Myanmar. Geographically, Myanmar is a country sandwiched between the two great civilizations – China & India. But, Myanmar stood and is standing out between these two nations at the beginning of her establishment.Like other countries' history, the fate and fortune of Myanmar is full of ups and downs, rise and fall.A capital was established, overthrown by its successor, move another place, fall of a dynasty, emergence of a charisma, unified scattered villages, establishment of a new capital, succeeded by its descendant, a coup, a new establishment and again and again..... Yes, Myanmar history goes in a CIRLCE with the establishment of many new capitals. It is to those capitals travelers visited and learnt the cultural aspects of Myanmar.
Yangon
The tale of metropolis Yangon (Rangoon) was kept in the closet until 1990. Then the city was opened to visitors as part of tourism campaign. Some of the old buildings were demolished and substituted by new and modern buildings. But, one can still trace sense, and inhale the original colonial remnants though some of which are modified by Myanmar style lately. Read more...
Bagan
All these centuries' old edifices are the testimony relating how grand the glorious Myanmar Kings in the days of yore!! Bagan is a pride and something to be proud of to every Myanmar. It become a Tourism symbol and usually referred as a must place to visit while you are in Myanmar.Read more...
Mandalay
Mandalay is abundantly rich in historical memorials and Buddhist monuments as well. The pride of Mandalay is the Royal Palace. It was the seat of the last Konebaung Dynasty, burnt down by bombs during the Second World War and now reconstructed to its present glory.Read more...
Inle Lake
Surrounded by hazy Blue Mountains, this lovely lake is home to the Intha people, who constructed villages on stilts over the surface of the lake and farm floating islands created from mud and reed. It is a kind of water world, where the only mode of transportation is by boats and the Intha are also known for their unique leg rowing.Read more...
Kyaikhtiyo
"Golden Rock" is the most meditative and popular tourist attraction in Mon State. A small Stupa rests on top of a big boulder covered in gold leaf, which balances on the cliff, thanks to a Sacred Hair of the Buddha enshrined or preserved inside the Stupa.Read more...
Beaches
If your fancy is to lie on a deserted beach with unobtrusive views of the ocean, then Ngapali and Ngwe Saung are the two great beaches of Myanmar. Napali is the most beautiful beach situated on the west coast of Myanmar facing the Indian Ocean. It is 3 kilometers long, famous for being an unspoiled beach in South Eastasia.Read more...
Putao
The surrounding area of evergreen forest is unique in the diversity of flora and fauna. The snow capped mountain Pong-kan-ra-ze, 61 miles away from Putao is one of the most trekable snow-capped mountains to conquer.Read more...
Ayeyarwaddy
The ancient capitals flourished along the River Ayeyarwaddy (Irrawaddy) stretching from far north to the southern delta and the mighty Ayeyarwaddy exists as an important means of transport throughout Myanmar history. Adopting the old cultural and natural setting, today there has been a number of cruises are available.Read more...