Burma is the country of Buddhism, with more than 90% of the Buddhist population. Therefore, it is not difficult to see temples and pagodas all over the roads to every city. From every corner to small junctions, or on the cliffs, temples or pagodas are an almost symbolic image for this country. Going there for a Burma package tour, never forget to visit a notable pagoda-like Sule.

Sule Pagoda is located in the heart of Yangon city center. It was built according to the political, ideological and geographical direction of Burma. Rebuilt in 1880, the golden temple was used by the British as the nucleus of their grid model for the city. Its height is 152 feet (about 48 meters). This is an ideal destination for a Burma travel tour because it is said to be a very sacred pagoda here. This article will help you to explore this Burma tourist destination in your nearest tour.

What makes this remarkable among other Burma tours is, according to Burma legend, the pagoda was built more than 2,500 years ago. It is believed to be a place to keep a Buddha’s hair. Whether or there is a hair of the Buddha or not, the pagoda’s galleries are in an oasis of calm located far away from the chaotic traffic that goes around it all day long. For tourists who like to experience those strange feeling, a Burma package tour Sule pagoda is really suitable. This pagoda was the focal point of both Yangon and Burma political areas. It served as a gathering point in both 1988 and the 2007 Saffron Revolution revolt, and now as a wonderful place for tourists in their Burma holidays.

The Sule Pagoda incorporates the original Indian structure of the stupa. However, the local architecture began to change the shape of the pagoda. The dome structure, topped with a golden spiral, extends to the horizon, marking the cityscape and extremely attractive for a Burma package tour. The golden color on the roof of Sule Pagoda always attracts all pedestrians on their way traveling around the city.

Sule Pagoda was the centerpiece of Yangon led by Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Fraser of Bengal Engineers, who created the current layout of Yangon after the British occupation of the mid-19th century. This is a unique pagoda for your holidays to Burma with an octagonal shape, each side is 24 feet long and is 144 feet high. Around the temple, there are ten copper bells in different sizes and ages with the inscription of their sponsors and the days of their dedication.

Nowadays, Sule is known not only for being a sacred religious destination which is highly worthy for your Burma package tour, but also a symbol of Yangon, with its unique architecture from every exquisite refinement. Those who come here will also experience the feeling of praise as well as the ultimate surprise to enjoy the sense of peace in this peaceful place. Especially, going to Sule on a deviant afternoon in a Burma biking tour, while the sunset bright covered the Pagoda, Sule looks like a jewel in the middle of both ancient and modern Yangon. Coming here and visit gorgeous Sule Pagoda, you can feel the peace of your mind and get rid of your stress in daily work burdens.

Burma is a new exotic tourism destination. Here are top 13 Burmese food you should try when your travel in this compelling country. Spend Burma package tour in a standard hotel and enjoy these delicious meals.

1. Tea leaf salad

This is the most popular food you should take during Burma tours. To make the dish, the sour, slightly bitter leaves are mixed by hand with shredded cabbage, sliced tomatoes, nuts, and peas. The dish can be a snack, an appetizer or, coupled with a plate of rice.

 

2. Shan-style rice

Known as fish rice, this Shan dish is among the most typical Burmese food. It combines rice that’s been cooked with turmeric and topped with flakes of freshwater fish and garlic oil. This cuisine becomes a delicious snack when served with leek roots, raw garlic, and deep-fried pork rinds. When staying at Sanctum Inle Resort Burma you can try this rice.

 

3. Curry

The curry is a delicious meal to try with pork, fish, shrimp, beef or mutton. These include rice, a tart salad, a small dish of fried vegetables, a small bowl of soup and a large tray of fresh vegetables and herbs.

 

4. Tea shop meal

Tea shops are great places to enjoy cups of milky tea and also various cuisines of a wonderful Burma travel tour. They serve baked sweets as well as meaty steamed buns and dim sum. The often served dishes are deep-fried savory snacks, deep-fried bread served with a potato curry or baked bread.

 

5. Sweet snacks

Unlike sweets elsewhere in Southeast Asia, sweet snacks aren’t generally packed with sugar. They are getting their sweet flavors from ingredients such as grated coconut, coconut milk, rice flour, cooked sticky rice, tapioca, and fruit.

 

6. Deep-fried stuff

Burma has many popular fried foods for you to taste during package tour. You can find many kinds of snacks on the street or in tea shops. The favorite food is deep-fried samosas, spring rolls, savory fritters, sweets, bread, noodles topped with deep-fried crispy garnishes.

 

7. Shan-style ‘tofu’ noodles

The dish doesn’t include tofu, but a thick porridge made from chickpea flour. The sticky yellow stuff is served over thin rice noodles, marinated chicken or pork. It’s topped with chili oil and pickled veggies and broth. If you’re interested in savory flavors, you should try this when staying at Sanctum Inle Resort Burma.

 

8. Nangyi thoke

Tourists will love to try dry noodle dishes and the most popular one is nangyi thoke. The dish takes the form of thick, round rice noodles with chicken, thin slices of fish cake, parboiled bean sprouts and slices of hard-boiled egg.

 

9. Mohinga

No conversation about Burmese food is complete without a mention of mohinga. This tempting dish is made from round rice noodles served in a hearty, herbal-based broth, often supplemented with the crunchy path of the banana tree. It is a favorite breakfast dish, but also a common snack at any time of day or night during Burma holidays.

 

10. Shan-style noodles

The dish is a combination of thin, flat rice noodles in a clear, peppery broth with marinated chicken or pork. It’s served with a side of pickled vegetables. Compared with other noodle dishes, it’s relatively simple but also delicious cuisine. In Sanctum Inle Resort Burma you can try this food.

 

11. Barbecue Street in Rangoon (Yangon)

Herbivores and carnivores alike will find an endless choice. Opt for food that looks fresh and selects your desired atmosphere to enjoy Burma package tour. The grilled okra, broccoli, mushrooms, and tofu all rocked, particularly when washed down with a cold draft beer.

Location and cost: Rangoon’s Chinatown between Mahabandoola and Anawrahta Streets. Cheap, as in two people eat for less than $3.

 

12. Samosas

Anywhere on the street, particularly in Rangoon. Sample them on the street corner, on the train platform, in the circle train. Try ’em, try ’em often. Some even feature hints of cinnamon and star anise. Try also the samosa soups (samusa thouk), where samosas are scissored into a light broth and topped with fresh herbs, onions, and greens.

 

13. Flan and coffee near Sule Pagoda (Rangoon)

Wake up, walk down the street, and smell the coffee. Literally. You should follow a strong coffee smell down the street to Let Ywe Sin, a hole-in-the-wall place that offers a lively local crowd, delicious coffee and flan. Audrey, not normally a fan of flan, is now a convert. Even better, a dish of flan and two coffees runs $0.80.

Location: 128 Sule Paya Road (a few doors down from Aroma Cafe and Castle Internet Café) in Rangoon (Yangon).