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Yangon, the capital city is the main gateway to Myanmar. Evergreen
and cool with lush tropical trees, shady parks and beautiful lakes,
Yangon has earned the name of the Garden City of the East. Yangon was
founded by King Alaungpaya on the site of a small village called Dagon
when he conquered Lower Myanmar in 1755. The name Yangon means "End of
Strife" which was anglicized to Rangoon. The present day Yangon covers
over 350 sq. km. And has a population of over 5 million. |
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The capital of Ayeyarwaddy Division, once famous for its fertility as
the barn of South East Asia. It is located 190 km west of Yangon. It
can be reached by a 4-hour road journey, or by overnight boat.
Umbrella workshops are famous in Pathein. Provide opportunity for
sightseeing picturesque waterfront and Chinese and Burmese temples. |
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Located southeast of Yangon. Kyaiktiyo, or 'Golden Rock' Pagoda is a
huge gold-plated boulder poised on the edge of a steep cliff. Here on
top lies one of the most sacred Buddhist suites in Myanmar. It is
approached by either hiking uphill 10 km or by steep roads with open
mini truck, the final stage 4 km must be continue on foot for 1 hour.
Sedan chairs are for rent for these last 4 km. |
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The former capital of British Burma, Mawlamyine is located 270 km
south-east of Yangon. It is the fourth largest city in Myanmar. The
colonial atmosphere can be felt throughout this charming town. Several
fine monasteries and shrines cover the hills of Mawlamyine from where
the visitor can enjoy magnificent views of the city and the harbor. |
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One of the richest archaeological sites in Asia. The view of tens of
thousands of a pagodas, stupas and temples in various sizes, set in
vast dusty plain beside the mighty Ayeyarwaddy River is breathtaking.
Most of them are in redbrick and dated back a thousand years to the
glorious Bagan era. |
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Located closed to the Bagan, rising to 737 m from the flat surrounding
Myingyan Plain is an extinct volcano. It is considered as the home of
Nats or spirits. A shrine dedicated to the legendary Nats lies at the
top of a steep-sided volcanic plug, can be reached by ascending 777
steps. |
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Second largest city and former Royal capital is geographically,
culturally and economically at the heart of the country. This is also
a center for silk and cotton weaving, marble carving, bronze and
silver crafts and kalaga tapestries.
It's worth spending longer and using it as a base for exploring the
region. The surrounding areas have some rewarding little sites and
oddities, and this important religious centre seems to get better the
longer you stay. |
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MAYMYO (PYIN OO LWIN)
A cool hill station in the foot hill of Shan Plateau is founded during
colonial times. A 2 ½ hour drive by car from Mandalay takes the
traveler to 1070 meters elevation, from where there are breathtaking
views across the Mandalay Plain. Here visitors can enjoy beautiful
scenery, a cool climate and nostalgic atmosphere of former days with
its old buildings and botanical gardens. |
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Located 140 km northwest of Mandalay by road, is a major trading
center for the region's agricultural produce. It is gateway for the
cross-river excursion to ancient carved cave temples of Po Win Daung
and spectacular Thanboddhay Paya Stupa complex. |
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Located on the Shan Plateau is one of the most beautiful lakes of
Southeast Asia. Lush, green and fertile, remote Inle Lake is a picture
of rural tranquility. The vast lake is studded with floating gardens
and is renowned for its unique leg-rowers and characterful local
markets.
The lake offers plenty of photo opportunities with paddy fields,
floating villages and the famous local one-legged rowing technique.
Beyond is unspoiled countryside populated by colorful ethnic
minorities, and the newly opened archeological site of Kakku.
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Kalaw was the British Hill Station, is 1400 meters above sea-level.
Many of the Tudor-style houses and English gardens of colonial days
still remain. Kalaw is famous for its cool weather and green
environment with pine forest. |
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Center of the Golden Triangle and one of the most picturesque towns in
Shan State. Point of departure of one day trekking explorations to the
ethnic minority villages of Akha, Lahu, Wa and Shans. It is accessible
by air from Yangon or Heho. |
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SITTWE and MRAUK OO
Sittwe, the capital of Rakhine, is located on the island at the most
western part and on the coast line of Myanmar facing the bay of Bangal.
A lot of fishery businesses are located in Sittwe. Mrauk Oo is the
ancient former capital, which offers a number of important
archaeological sites and several temples of unique design can be
reached by boat traveling up river. |
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Located on the Rakhine coast; Ngapali Beach is an hour's flight from
Yangon. It is an unspoiled beach stretching over 3 km with blue sea,
white sand and swaying palm trees. There is an 18-hole golf course
about 5 km from Ngapali Beach Hotel. |
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Ngwe Saung, situated on the western coast of the country, facing the
Bay of Bengal is the newest "cool" spot. The whole beach is about 9
miles long and bordered by tall, green palms, swaying gently in the
breeze. This is where the rain forest meets the ocean. It is not
accessible by air. And, it takes five hours to drive from Yangon via
Pathein, the capital of Ayeyarwaddy Division. |
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PUTAO
Putao is another town in Kachin State surrounded by
Snowpeaked Mountains. It is cool the whole year round and there
are many varieties of citrus fruits grown in the orchards. It is
the nearest town to the base camp for climbing Mt. Khakhaborazi
(5889 metres), which is the highest mountain in Myanmar and in
Southeast Asia. |
