Burma country is the old name of Myanmar. The country is famous for its magnificent golden temples, ancient monuments and longstanding culture. Therefore, this place become an attractive destination for travel lovers from all over the world. If you want to visit this country but do not know where to go, check out the list of must-come places in Burma in the following article.
Things to know before visiting Burma country
Burma country is located in Southeast Asia that has the borders with Bangladesh, India, China, Laos and Thailand. The northern and western parts of Myanmar are the mountains, and the highest peak is Haradao (5.881m). In the east, it has the San Plateau. The central and southern regions are tropical lowlands.
Location of Myanmar (Burma) on the map of the area
In Burma, there are three seasons:
● Summer from March to June: This is the hottest period, with little or no rain.
● Rainy season from July to September: In Yangon this time, it rains all day and night, while in Bangan and Mandalay it is raining with little rain. This is also the time when very few tourists visit Myanmar.
● Fall from October to February next year. This is the preferred time for tourism in Burma. With mild weather, low rainfall, large number of tourists choose the fall to visit Burma.
When traveling here, a passport with entry visa is required for all visitors. A tourist visa in Myanmar has valid within 28 days and can be extended for 14 days. In addition, Myanmar is a Buddhist country. Therefore, you should wear discreet and polite clothes, do not wear shoes when entering the temple. Do not speak loud, do not touch, or point your finger to the Buddha statues.
Where to go in Burma country?
1. Ubein Bridge
Ubein Bridge is located in the Amarapura ancient village that has existed for more than 200 years, in the outskirts of Mandalay. At present, this is the longest teak bridge in the world with 1 km in length. It is the transportation bridge of the Amarapura village with other villages, as well as the path of the pilgrims. This bridge has been selected as one of the most beautiful sunset view in the world by CNNGo tourism site. The sunset here is very impressive and unforgettable to anyone who has experienced it.
The impressive sunset on the Ubein bridge
2. The Ramree’s Death island
This is an interesting place in Burma country. The Ramree Death island is inhabited by thousands of bold and violent crocodiles. They are always ready to swallow up anyone who falls into the swamp. Ramree’s death island became a place only for adventurous and explorative travelers. There is a story about 1,000 Japanese soldiers during the war in 1945. When the army pulled out of the swamp, only over 20 survived. That’s so terrible. This place is classified as one of the most dangerous and scary island in the world.
3. Shwedagon Pagoda
Swedagon Pagoda is considered the most sacred temple in Myanmar. So this is exactly the must-come place in Burma country. Shwedagon Pagoda is an architectural masterpiece of the Yangon city. The temple is gold-plated so it is also called the golden temple. In addition, decorated with thousands of diamonds and rubies, create a magnificent creation. It has always been considered one of the most beautiful tourist spots in Myanmar.
4. Taung Kalat Monastery
Taung Kalat Monastery is a testament to the unity and the volition of ancient Burmese. Because this is one of the religious buildings built on the world’s most rugged terrain. This monastery is located at the top of the volcano of Popa, which is located 737m above the ground. If you want to admire and explore this monastery, you will have to climb more than 777 steps. This place is now worshiping the Buddha and 37 Bodhisattvas. Many Buddhists come to the temple for worship and visit every year.
The Taung Kalat Monastery
5. Mahamuni temple
Mahamuni Temple is a sacred temple and the golden symbol of Madalya – the ancient capital of Burma country (or Myanmar today). It was built in the 18th century with a statue of Buddha up to 4 meters high and weighs 6.5 tons. Mahamuni is covered with a layer of gold up to 15 centimeters thick and this layer continues to thicken over the years as Buddhist pilgrims come here to worship and continue to gild the statue. If you have the opportunity to visit Myanmar, do not ignore this interesting tourist attractions.
6. Inle Lake
Inle Lake is located in the town of Nyaung Shwe in Taunggyi County in Shan Province. This is one of the two largest freshwater lakes in Myanmar with an elevation of about 889 meters above sea level. This lake is surrounded by many mountains and lakes. The lake covers an area of about 220 km2 and extends 22 km from north to south. The water level in the lake varies seasonally, the deepest of which is about 6 meters. Traveling in Inle, tourists not only can enjoy the beauty of marine life but also learn about the lifestyle of Inthar – the ethnic minority here.
Inle Lake – must-come place in Burma country
7. Inhwa Village
Inhwa village is a small and ancient village in Mandalay – Myanmar country. Nestled on the banks of the Ayeyarwady River, this is also a popular tourist destination that attracts the attention of tourists by its peace and tranquility. In addition, the old traditions of bold culture also makes this place special with visitors. Not only that, come to Inhwa, visitors can also admire the Bagaya Kyaung monastery, which is supported by 267 giant teak trees, or 27m high tower Nanmyin that’s extremely unique, and many other valuable heritages.
8. Golden Rock Temple
Myanmar has three sacred and most important pagodas: Shwedagon Pagoda, Maha Myat Muni Temple, and finally Golden Rock Temple. Golden stone temple is a masterpiece of nature and one of the most famous monuments that should not be missed in Burma country. The golden stone pagoda is located at an altitude of over 1,000 meters above sea level, on an egg-shaped rock lying on steep slopes. It is called golden stone pagoda because both the temple and the stone are inlaid with gold. It is an important relic and attracts many Buddhists every year.
Golden Rock Temple – an unique architecture in Myanmar
9. Mingun ancient Village
People often said: Coming to Myanmar, cannot ignore the capital Mandalay. And coming to Mandalay, cannot miss the ancient village Mingun – where have temples, reinforcements, meditation centers and many important historical – cultural sites of Burma land. This is an interesting way to observe the daily life of people on both sides of the river. You can also see the ancient artifacts like the ancient Mingu bell, Chinthe river statue,…
10. Mrauk-U
The Mrauk U archaeological site is located near the western border and is Myanmar’s second largest temple, after Bagan. The temple here is built of stone bricks, unlike the mud-brick temples in Bagan. Here, you can admire the ancient temples that was built of stone dating back to the 15th century, lying in the hills and small villages. you will feel like this is the land of legend, because the fog covers the city in the morning. You can also visit the riverside villages to experience more exciting feeling.
Traveling to Burma country will bring you a rich experience of a new culture that’s hard to find anywhere else.
