MYANMAR
Shwedagon Pagoda
Ngapali Beach
Bagan © Medioimages
MYSTICAL MYANMAR
Myanmar (Burma) offers a fascinating journey of discovery through one of South East Asia’s least visited, but most rewarding countries with its ancient temples, golden beaches and smiling faces. From the unforgettable temples in Bagan and Mandalay’s fabled history, to largely undiscovered white sand beaches at Ngapali and the placid waters of Inle Lake, Myanmar has a wealth of treasures that exceed the expectations of those who visit.
SHWE DAGON PAGODA, YANGON Revered by Burma’s Buddhists and covered with hundreds of plates of gold, the stunning Shwe Dagon Pagoda dominates the city’s skyline. A rich repository for almost 2,500 years of culture and heritage, its Golden Pagoda presents a truly unforgettable experience, especially at sunset when you can watch the sun’s last rays casting a golden glow across its gilded face.
MANDALAY Myanmar’s second largest city, Mandalay was the last capital of an independent Burmese kingdom, prior to annexation by the British in 1885. Whilst its once grand palace was sadly destroyed in World War II, much of the city’s cultural heritage can still be seen amongst its walls, pagodas and pavilions.
MAYMYO
Occupying the hills to the east of Mandalay, this former British hill station is famous for its colourfully painted horse drawn carriages and faded colonial mansions and the expansive grounds of the National Kandawgyi Gardens, a natural haven of native forest, orchid gardens and wildlife that covers over 400 acres.
INLE LAKE
Inle Lake is home to the extraordinary ‘leg-rowing’ fishermen who have developed an eccentric way of rowing with one leg, leaving their hands free to drop their tall conical nets over passing fish. The lake is extremely beautiful, surrounded by mountains inhabited by colourful hill tribes and after a fascinating few days visiting temples and towns, Inle Lake can offer time for relaxation and reflection.
128 MRAUK U
Founded in the 1433, Mrauk U was the last royal capital of the Rakhine Kingdom. One of the country’s most important sites, its ruins span three centuries of history and include the Temple of 80,000 Buddhas and the Andaw Thein Temple, believed to contain a relic of the Buddha himself.
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A rich mix of Indian and Asian influences, Sittwe lies in the westernmost part of Myanmar. Boasting the attractions of a lively fish market and one of the most sacred Buddhist pagodas in the country (Ahkyaib-daw), its famous viewpoint also provides stunning sunset views across the Bay of Bengal.
KALAW
A former hill station, set high on the western edge of the Shan Plateau, Kalaw is surrounded by forests of pine and hill-tribe villages. Ideal trekking country, this region is the traditional homeland of the Palaung and Pa-O and the town provides an ideal base for exploring the area.
BAGAN
The ancient capital of several kingdoms, the ruins at Bagan (Pagan) lie along the eastern bank of the Irrawaddy River, scattered across some 25 square kilometres of Myanmar’s central plains. Many of the temples and stupas date back to the time of the First Burmese Empire, when the arrival of Theravada Buddhism in the reign of the 11th century King Anawratha, saw Bagan begin its transformation into a major centre for Buddhist studies.
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