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On the Road

Yangon is a city of distinct cultures and architecture, filled with red-robed monks, gleaming pagodas and grand historical buildings

Yangon

Bagan, with over 2,000 ancient pagodas and temples, is undeniably one of the world’s greatest archaeological sites

Bagan

A picturesque lake, located in the heart of Shan State and ringed by salient mountains, is one of the most charming places in Myanmar

Inle Lake

Mandalay plays a key role as the country’s cultural and religious centre with over half of all Burmese monks living in its surroundings

Mandalay

Mrauk U is a former capital of the ancient powerful Kingdom of Arakan that ruled over the surrounding area from 15th to 18th centuries

Mrauk U

Pyin Oo Lwin, the former British hill station renowned for its cooler temperatures, lush greenery and a British feel

Pyin Oo Lwin

Kalaw, a former British hill station is an area perfect for treks where you can discover numerous minorities living around the lake

Kalaw

Hpa-An, surrounded by limestone mountains filled with caves, will give you a rare insight into the cultures of Karen minoriy

Hpa-An

The first capital of British Burma offers a unique combination of landscape, charm and history

Mawlamyine

Hsipaw

Naypyidaw

Bago

Loikaw

Top Beaches

Ngapali Beach with its turquoise water, white sand and unspoiled stretch of coastline is hailed as one of the world’s most stunning beaches

Ngapali Beach

Myeik (Mergui) Archipelago, made up of more than 800 islands is a pristine tropical paradise and one of Myanmar’s most precious wonders

Mergui Archipelago

Ngwe Saung Beach

Chaung Tha Beach

Excursions

One of the most sacred places in the country, Golden rock is said to be held in place by a single strand of Buddha’s hair

Golden Rock

Mount Popa, an extinct volcano, has played a significant role in Myanmar’s culture, religion and history for over 700 years

Mount Popa

Mingun

Pindaya is a tranquil town with the impressive Shwe Oo Min Cave filled with thousands upon thousands of glossy Buddha statues

Pindaya

Must-Do Activities

Enjoy a remarkable bird’s eye view over one of the world’s most highly acclaimed ballooning spots

Hot Air Ballooning

Cycling in Bagan

The country provides some of the world’s best trekking trails filled with scenic landscapes and local hill tribe villages

Trekking

With over 8,000 km of navigable rivers, Myanmar offers some of Asia’s greatest cruise journeys

River Cruising

About Myanmar

At Glance

Cuisine

Temple Architecture

Religion & Beliefs

Language

Climate

Travelling to restricted areas is a once in a lifetime experience and requires a government travel permit

Restricted Areas

Festivals

History

Geography

Maps

Culture

Myanmar encompasses diverse climatic zones and landscapes and new species are being discovered each year by researchers

Wildlife

Art

A unique and diverse culture of over 130 distinct ethnic groups is one of main reasons why travllers are hurrying to explore Myanmar

People of Myanmar

A hilly region that covers borders of Myanmar, Laos and Thailand was historically famous as the largest opium producing area in the world

Golden Triangle

Travel Tips

Myanmar continues to amaze us with numerous activities to charm both first-time and returning travellers