Myanmar Travel Destinations
The Most Popular Destinations
Myanmar where magnificent and ancient Buddhist temples gaze out serenely over a nation restless for change. Myanmar has plenty of wonders for the eye - sinuous, life-giving rivers, and lush mountains. Choose one of the destinations below which may give you ideas about your travel.
Yangon, The commercial capital city
It is the biggest city in Myanmar with a population of 5 million. Its tree lined wide avenues, its shady green parks, and beautiful huge lakes give Yangon the reputation of one of the most charming and lively cities in Asia.
Mandalay, The last royal capital
May we take you to Mandalay, the capital of the last Myanmar Empire? Mandalay represents a Buddhist city of conservative culture and traditional art.
Bagan, The ancient city
May we take you to the historic ancient city of Bagan, the magical Buddhist kingdom? Stretching as far as the eye can see, the breathtaking sight of temples never fails to amaze visitors, even a millennium after they were built.
Inle Lake, The unique highland sea
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.
Putao, The sprawling Kachin town
Putao is famous for the variety of rare orchids, which grow naturally. Famous orchid called "Black Orchid" can be explored around Putao mountainous region. All-weather snow-capped mountains can be seen from Putao, which is excellent for mountaineering and sightseeing.
Mawlamyine
Mawlamyine is the third largest city in Myanmar after Yangon and Mandalay situated 300 kilometers south east of the nation's capital at the mouth of the Thanlwin river. It was once a thriving teak port and the administrative capital of British Lower Burma.
Kyaing Tong (Kengtung)
A historical gem of a town, lying on an ancient trade route between Thailand and China, set in a cool valley in eastern Myanmar. Shan and ethnic minority tribes populate the town and the surrounding region.
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Beaches
Myanmar’s coastline is a dream come true for worshippers of sun, sea and sand. Kilometres of unspoilt white sandy beaches fringed with gently swaying coconut trees invite travellers who love to swim, sunbathe, snorkel or stroll along the water’s edge.
Ngapali Beach
Ngapali Beach in the Bay of Bengal is Myanmar’s premier seaside resort. It is conveniently accessible from the capital city as well as from major up-country destinations.
Ngwe Saung Beach
Ngwe Saung Beach area is home to lush natural green forests and cauarinas trees. The un-spoilt 15 km of white powdery sand beach at the Bay of Bengal invites travellers to relax under tropical coconut palm trees.
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