find our top places of interests for burma tours with short description. They are not covering all great site of burma but they should not be missed when you’re planning a memorable trip to burma.
burma is a delightful and spiritual country, largely uncharted by tourists. Located in Southeast Asia on the Bay of Bengal, the country has preserved its culture and view, remaining relatively unchanged since the British colonial times. The country is known as the ‘Golden Land’ because of the countless number of pagodas and temples, which dominate the landscape.
burma also offers a variety of characteristic beauties and historical artifacts such as twinkling waterfalls, graceful lakes, magnificent caves, untouched beaches and the thousand year old golden pagodas scattered around myanmar, especially in Bagan and Mandalay. (See: myanmar map here)
explore more about these top attractions in the country that you should not miss out when journey to Myanmar:
1. Yangon – the former capital
Yangon, the most cosmopolitan city in myanmar which used to be capital of burma until 2005, has earned the name of “The Garden City of the East”. You will find the incredible Shwedagon Pagoda and inclue chance to feed your shopping habit on the vast array of traditional myanmar arts and crafts.
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2. Mandalay – the ancient capital
Mandalay is the second largest city in myanmar (after Yangon), and a former capital of burma. Mandalay is renowned for its spectacular Royal Palace, the world largest ringing bell in Mingun and the antique colonial British hill stations of Pyin Oo Lwin, new experiences are to be found around burma.
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3. Bagan – the land of over 2000 stupas and pagodas
Known as the city of four million pagodas, Bagan is one of the richest archaeological sites in Asia. You be able to also landscape the temple filled spectacle at sunrise by hot-air-balloon. Bagan is likely to be the attraction to any myanmar holiday.
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4. Inle Lake – the giant natural lake at 1800m height
Inle reflects stunning landscape, pure natural beauty and becomes one of the most well known adventurer destinations in the Shan State. Getting on the lake will open your eyes to featured local methods of farming and fishing. Spot fishermen rowing by in a featured method —propelling their boats forward with one leg wrapped around an oar.
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5. Ngapali Beach – the best beach of the country
Ngapali is probably Myanmar’s best-known beach. With its miles of white sand, turquoise waters and green palms, it is steadily becoming one of the most attractive beaches in the world.
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