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Myanmar has always been one of Southeast Asia’s most popular bucket-list destinations but, only in recent years, with visa restrictions being eased for Japan, South Korea, China and select European countries, has the mysterious nation become a viable travel option. Yangon, the country’s former administrative capital, is often considered the gateway to the once closed-off Myanmar. The old capital is quickly meeting demands for travellers who are more interested in the finer things in life.
There are some recommended destinations you can refer when traveling in Yangon:
Visiting Shwedagon Pagoda- a special pagoda in Yangon
One of the most impressive and sacred Buddhist sites in Myanmar. It is a towering structure that dominates the skyline of Yangon, adorned with gold plates, jewels and bells. The pagoda is said to enshrine relics of four ancient Buddhas, and attracts pilgrims and tourists from all over the world. The best time to visit is at sunset, when the golden stupa glows with a magical light. Shwedagon Pagoda is not only a stunning monument, but also a living testimony of the faith and devotion of the Myanmar people.
Visiting Sule Pagoda- a holy space in Yangon
When you visit to downtown place of Yangon, you will see Sule Pagoda. It is located in the middle of the road. The Sule Pagoda, found in the city center, is estimated to be about 2,000 years old. It is certainly a stunning structure, with its golden leaves and shining mirrors reflecting the sunlight during the day and lit up after dark.
Sule is a special pagoda which has great meaning of not only culture and religion but also a symbol of this city. The main reason is that it is located in the center of Yangon and at the intersection of the biggest and most beautiful roads.
Kandawgyi Park- a beautiful nature space
If you are a nature lover and want to travel a quiet destination, Kandawgyi Park is really an ideal place for you. Its area is very large with lake, flower garden, children play’s area, mini zoo and so on. Visiting this park, you will certainly dip into fresh air which can make your soul relaxing and comfortable. Besides going around the campus, you can hire a boat to explore the beautiful landscapes on the lake.
Like many of Myanmar’s delicious neighbors, the cuisine in this country is a fusion of flavors, ingredients, and dishes that have come together to make this country one of the most coveted among foodies. Those who crave a unique main course may opt for nangyi thoke, while those with a palate craving something different may instead try Myanmar’s famous tea leaf salad, that is chock full of nuts, tea leaves, and shrimp sauce, making for one of the world’s most interesting salads.
Nestled on the edge of Southeast Asia, Myanmar is a beautiful, vast country full of rich tradition, delicious food and gorgeous natural sights. Visitors from all walks of life can find reasons to visit and fall in love with this wondrous ancient land.
Although not as famous as Yangon, Bagan is still a popular destination for tourists, thanks to its mysterious beauty and harmony between nature and architecture. It is not an exaggeration to say that the sunrise in Bagan is one of the breathtaking landscapes that you need to admire at least once in your life.
About 9 hours by bus from Yangon and about 145km southwest of Mandalay is Bagan, the city that was the capital of the Pagan dynasty from the 9th to the 13th centuries. This place is famous for possessing a series of magnificent Buddhist temples and pagodas (estimated at more than 2,200 large and small temples in an area of only 100 km2). The temples built during the Pagan dynasty were also a major turning point, marking the development of Buddhism in this country.
Besides many classic and impressive architectural blocks, those who travel to Bagan on their own cannot help but admire the extremely "miraculous" natural landscape, such as the warm sunlight embracing the ancient tower or the endless hot air balloons floating among the floating clouds.
In addition to the temples, visitors can also enjoy a relaxing trip on the Ayeyarwady River, the lifeblood of Myanmar. Cruise from Mandalay to Bagan and enjoy the riverside vegetation, soothing river breezes, and, not to mention, the sights and sounds of riverside life. You'll also be able to admire the fascinating views of Mount Sagaing, Pakokku, Myingyan, and other locations along the way.
The country of Myanmar, with a coastline stretching over 2,000 km, has not been exploited much, so the beaches here still almost retain their original wild beauty. When traveling to Myanmar, there is nothing more enjoyable than resting on the charming beaches of the Bay of Bengal, especially Ngapali Beach, only 45 minutes by car from Yangon.
Although Myanmar cuisine is heavily influenced by India, China, Thailand, and the culinary cultures of many ethnic minorities, the dishes here still have their own attractive characteristics. Not only are Myanmar dishes delicious, they are also sophisticated in preparation and, especially, very cheap. If you have the opportunity to come to Yangon or Bangan, take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy unique street foods such as tea and flat bread, Nangyi thoke, samosa salad, Shan noodles, grilled food, and fragrant curry rice.
Similar to other Southeast Asian countries, Myanmar only has rainy and dry seasons. The rainy season lasts from June to October, leading to difficulty in traveling, few festivals, cultural events, etc., so you should limit traveling to Bagan during this time. From March to May is also not the ideal time to go to Bagan on your own. The cause is prolonged hot weather. To admire Bagan at its most brilliant, you should visit here around November and February of the following year.
Mandalay is the second-largest city in Myanmar. This place is located north of Yangon, about 716km. Mandalay has a lifespan of more than 142 years and a wall of extremely old historical relics. In addition, there are temples that are thousands of years old. These temples have always been protected and preserved intact to this day. Precisely for those reasons. A self-guided trip to Mandalay is always an attractive destination when you set foot in Myanmar.
Mandalay and the surrounding towns are known for the hundreds of pagodas and monasteries found in the area. A few we recommend you visit would be Mahamuni Buddha Pagoda, Kuthodaw Pagoda and the Mandalay Palace. A trip to Myanmar wouldn’t be complete with out checking out a pagoda or two (or ten).
You can also see the worlds longest teak bridge Over two centuries old, the world’s longest teak bridge spans Taungthaman Lake in Mandalay’s Amarapura township. U Bein bridge is 1.2 km long. We highly recommend you check it out during sunset to get the best photos.
Mandalay Hill is a must-do, this 240-meter high hill gives you an incredible view of the whole area. Getting up there is easier than you would expect, they build an elevator and escalator on the foot of the highest of the temple. Note to cover yourself and take off your shoes. The entrance fee to Mandalay Hill is K1000. ($0.75). Don’t be surprised when Myanmese people ask you to take a photo with you. They just want to show this to their relatives.
Near to the Mingun Pagoda is the beautiful white Hsinbyume Pagoda. You can walk up the stairs and explore every level of the pagoda. The Pagoda is not big shouldn’t be missed while visiting Mandalay. This is one of the reasons why you must visit Myanmar.
One of the main attractions of Mandalay is the U-Bein Bridge. The 1200 meter long wooden footbridge is known as the longest in the world. When visiting in February there was almost no water under the bridge so doing a boat tour is definitely not recommended. From Mandalay, it is a small 20-min drive to U-Bein Bridge. Arrive two hours before sunset, see how the locals are relaxing here.
Tourism is slowly yet surely developing in Myanmar, so travelers will want to get there, and fast, before the country loses some of its authenticity to prepare for incoming visitors. Already the country can be seen tailoring to its foreign customers and the country is even aiming to have 7.5 million visitors by 2020.
yanmar is safe in places where foreigners are allowed to visit, with extremely low incidents of crime. However, when using hotel safes for your valuables, you still need to observe the necessary precautions. You may sometimes come across some people trying to persuade you to buy things, but most people approaching you are simply taking the chance to practice their English.
Inle Lake in Myanmar is known as a fairyland with a beauty that is rare to find anywhere else. Currently, Inle Lake is one of the unique destinations that should not be missed in your journey to travel and explore the beautiful country of Myanmar. With beautiful natural scenery, Inle Lake is likened to the blue sea of the mountains and hills of Shan State.
The magical beauty of Inle Lake
Inle Lake is the second-largest freshwater lake in Myanmar, located in Shan State. The lake is about 11km wide and stretches 22km from north to south, creating a series of beautiful plains. The lake is located at an altitude of 875 meters above sea level, so it has a warm and cool climate all year round, covered with a romantic and lyrical atmosphere that attracts domestic and international tours.
The beautiful and fresh landscape, combined with the unique features of the pristine cultural life of the residents here, has captivated foreign tourists from all over the world who come here to admire and experience a unique atmosphere. new gas. You can live with the residents here. People in the Inel Lake area mainly live on the water of Inel Lake, with floating houses and long-nosed boats creating a unique beauty and special appeal to tourists.
Experiences not to be missed in the Inel Lake region
The Inel Lake region is famous around the world through a series of photos of beautiful scenes of fishermen fishing on the river with upside-down cages, rowing the boat with one hand and one foot facing down in the water, fishing with professional, graceful movements like Dancers are performing on the lake. This is a beautiful scene that cannot be found anywhere else and you will be lucky to witness them every day at Inel Lake.
The road leading to Inel Lake is a small, extremely romantic canal. You can ride a bike to admire the lush green banks, with mysterious mountain ranges looming in the distance. You will also see many unique bridges spanning small creeks on the lake. Coming to Inel Lake, you should visit floating markets on the river, visit the famous Nga Phe Kyaung monastery, or visit traditional Myanmar rolling tobacco production places and craft villages to learn about the customs of the Intha people here.
Until now, many people still mistakenly think that Myanmar only has famous sacred temples. However, if you explore all aspects of Myanmar, you will be even more surprised because Myanmar also has many beautiful beaches, still retaining their wild features. Among them, the most beautiful and conquered beach by many tourists is the beautiful Ngapali beach.
Located on the shore of the Bay of Bengal, Ngapali is one of the most beautiful beaches in Asia, with endless stretches of fine white sand and clear turquoise water.
Ngapali Beach is a great place to relax for tourists who love to participate in adventure activities such as surfing, kayaking, diving to see colorful tropical fish, and playing golf at the 18-hole golf course right in the middle of the resorts. Enjoy the warm sun while exploring some of the surrounding local villages. And next, we will help you understand more about this beautiful beach.
Why should you choose Ngapali for your paradise vacation?
The first reason for you to come to Ngapali Beach is for your vacation trip because it is a hidden and rare gem of Myanmar. Ngapali is a seemingly unexplored paradise. Compared to beaches in Asia, Ngapali Beach is not crowded or noisy. So when you come to Ngapali Beach, you will have almost absolute tranquility. There is no need to jostle or compete to find a place to swim or bask in the sun. This is like a private space for you, your family, and your relatives.
Ngapali Beach is also a vast tropical paradise. Ngapali has a long, pristine beach and smooth, white sand. Rows of tall coconut trees line each other along the coastline, along with the warm blue ocean water. These are the two main attractions in Ngapali.
Although Ngapali has a full range of services from resorts, hotels, and restaurants, this place does not feel like a high-end or developed resort. You can safely enjoy the peace and wild beauty of Ngapali, which few places have.
The best time to travel to Ngapali
The best time for Ngapali beach trips is from October to May. During this time, the temperature in Myanmar is not too high; it is warm, and the sky is high and clear. Coming to Ngapali Beach at this time, you will have the opportunity to participate in the most activities at this beach, seeing the cool blue of the sea, the yellow of the sun, and the white of the sand.
How to get to Ngapali?
Airplane is considered the easiest and most comfortable way for you. The closest airport to Ngapali beach is Thandwe airport. There are flights available from Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay, Sittwe and Heho with prices varying depending on where you depart from. Usually, cheaper options will come from the biggest cities like Yangon and Mandalay and it only takes about 45 minutes.
Things to do in Ngapali
Go along the beach by bicycle
In addition to walking on the beach, cycling on Ngapali Beach is also a great choice that many tourists seek. If you want a new experience, you can rent bikes at Ngapali Beach to ride around the coastline. With your bicycle, you can also go to fishing villages near Ngapali Beach to explore the sea life of the people here.
The people of Ngapali Beach are considered very friendly and hospitable, as genuine as the way they protect the pristine and gentle Ngapali Beach today.
Ngapali Scuba Diving
Ngapali Beach has clear blue water to the bottom, so those who love scuba diving should not miss scuba diving when coming to Ngapali. A new picture will open for you when you come to Ngapali Beach to dive. Nature is still natural and pristine, which will definitely make you excited and memorable when immersed in the world of Ngapali.
For those who have ever set foot in Myanmar and experienced the seascape, coming to Ngapali Beach will be an unforgettable memory. Along with the flow of the times and the growing development of the tourism industry in Myanmar, Ngapali Beach still retains its original wild features and attracts tourists to love Myanmar more.
When mentioning Myanmar, people immediately think of unique gold-plated pagodas, but few people know that beach tourism here is also very popular, including the very popular Ngwe Saung beach.
Beautiful Ngwe Saung Beach is located on the south of the Ngapali Sea in the Bay of Bengal. Ngwe Saung is the longest beach in Southeast Asia (up to 15 km). This place is remote but still retains its pristine beauty, is loved by international tourists, and is given the name Silver Sea.
Although it is just a new tourist destination and not as famous as Ngapali Beach, Ngwe Saung Beach's hotness is not inferior to any other beach in Myanmar. Coming to Ngwe Saung Beach in Myanmar, tourists are looking for a peaceful place with pristine beaches, clear blue water covering a large area and whispering waves rushing to the shore, not noisy but also not too quiet. Stretching along the beach are shady palm trees and a seemingly endless stretch of smooth white sand. Especially under the gentle golden sunlight, the beach becomes even more sparkling and poetic. All make Ngwe Saung Beach an irresistible attraction for beach lovers.
Great experiences at Ngwe Saung beach
Of course, when you go to any beach, you can't miss swimming. Especially for Ngwe Saung beach where the turquoise water surface is clear and clean with gentle waves without any dangerous animals, it is even more impossible not to immerse yourseft in that cold water and play with the waves and enjoy the warm sunshine.
The attraction of Ngwe Suang beach is its wildness, so you can freely enjoy a peaceful, quiet space that is just for you. You can feel the happiness yourself when you are relieved of the stress of everyday life.
Beside swimming, you can also walk along the sandly shore to let the waves hit your feet and explore the natural landscape around the beach as well as inhale the rich salty breath of the sea and immerse yourself in the warm space of golden sunshine and enjoy the gently breeze.
You can also visit small fishing villages and local markets,explore the countryside near Ngwe Suang beach by driving care on the shore or riding a bannana boat on the sea to learn about the lives of local people.
This beach also provides all types of outdoor activities such as fishing, scuba diving and surfing services, and coral diving to make your trip to Myanmar more interesting and healthy.
A very unique activity at Ngwe Suang beach that is not found on any beach you have ever been to and that many people love, is horseback riding along the beach.
How to get Ngwe Suang beach
Ngwe Suang is quite close to Yangon city so it only takes about 35 minutes to fly from Yangon. You can easily book tickets from Yangon to Thandwe airport and start your wonderful vacation. In addition, you can also travel from Yangon to here by car or boat.
Food at Ngwe Suang
A plus point for Ngwe Saung beach is that the dishes made from seafood here are very attractive and the seafood is very delicious and fresh with lobsters squid, fish, crabs...If you are willing to get up early, you can also observe the fishermen returning after a night at sea with their first batches of shrimp and fish.
When it comes to traveling to Myanmar, people will immediately think of Yangon or Bagan. However, there is another city in Myanmar that will give you wonderful experiences: the ancient city of Bago.
Bago City, whose glorious past name was Pegu. This city is about 80 km from the North of Yangon. The city is located on both sides of the Ayeyarwady River, the old town is on the east bank and the new town is on the west bank is the new town. Although the city is small and sparsely populated, it attracts tourists because of its many Buddha statues and temples with a long history.
The best time to travel to Bagon
The weather in Bago is similar to the general weather of Myanmar, divided into three seasons of the year. The most suitable time to travel to Bagon is during the dry season from November to February. This is the best time to travel because the weather is cool and there is little rain.
How to travel to Bagon
Currently, Bago does not have an airport, so you will have to land at the Yangon airport. After arriving in Yangon, you can choose a bus, train, taxi, or rent a motorbike to continue to Bago. The train is often chosen by many people because the travel time is not too long—only about 2.5 hours—the ticket price is cheap, and you can admire the scenery along the way.
Where should we go when visiting Bagon
Shwethalyaung Buddhist Temple
This is considered a symbol of Bago City and is the second-largest reclining Buddha statue in the world. Any visitor to Bago wants to visit this place. According to records, this statue was made by the Mon people in 994, but in 1757, the statue was seriously damaged and abandoned for many years. Later, people found it in a tropical forest and had it repaired.
Kyaikhtiyo Temple
A famous destination on most Myanmar tours is Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda in Bago. The pagoda is also known as the Golden Stone Pagoda because it was built on a giant egg-shaped golden stone that has been located on a rock peak for the past 2000 years. Legend has said that Tissa King was given the hair of the Buddha, so he found a stone shaped like the hermit's head on Kyaikhtiyo Mount. He built a 7.3-meter-high pagoda on top of that rock to worship Buddha's relics. It is believed that thanks to Buddha's hair, the stone has kept its balance and remained in that dangerous, craggy position for thousands of years.
Kyaik Pun Paya Pagoda
Kyaik Pun Paya Pagoda is located on the road from Yangon to Kyaikhtiyo, so it attracts a lot of tourists to visit. The main highlight of this temple is the four giant Buddha statues, leaning back against each other and standing 27 meters high. The four statues face four different directions: Kakusandha, Konagamana, Kassapa, and Gautama. Kyaik Pun Paya is also considered one of the most sacred destinations in Myanmar. It is believed that if you stand next to the statue facing your hometown and pray, all your wishes will come true.
The archaeological city of Mrauk U is located near the western border and is Myanmar's second-largest temple center, after Bagan. The temples here are built of bricks and stones, unlike the temples built of mud bricks and clay in Bagan.
Coming here, you will admire the remaining 15th-century temples built with bricks and stones, hidden in the hills and small villages. In particular, you will feel like this place is a land of legends because the fog covers the whole city in the morning. You can also visit riverside villages to experience a more exciting sense of adventure.
Typical temples in Mrauk U that you can visit are Shite-thaung, Htukkanthein, Koe-thaung, Andaw-thein, Lemyethna, and Ratana. The most majestic and archaeologically significant of these is Shite-thaung Pagoda.
An exciting experience for those who want to explore the nostalgic Mrauk U is the activities of the people here taking place right in the middle of these ancient temples and pagodas. From images of goatherds on the hillsides to farmers working in the fields, or images of women drawing water from wells among ancient temples, this creates a rare scene.
Coming to Mrauk U, you will enjoy a peaceful and relaxing space. Through many years, this place has still retained its nostalgic and simple features. And don't forget the attractive image of this city in the mist every morning; it will be very wonderful.
Through historical ups and downs and the effects of nature and time, many temples in Mrauk U are gradually and seriously damaged. However, with tens of thousands of Buddha statues and countless Buddhist architectural works with bold Indian colors immersed in magical mist, Mrauk U will make any visitor coming here feel like he is lost in a real fairy garden.
In Mrauk U, everything seems old and ancient, especially when this city has been forgotten for a long time. Therefore, you will feel the desolation, but don't worry too much; there are interesting and mysterious things waiting for you to discover!
Mrauk U is known as the "forgotten" paradise in Myanmar because there is no airport and the only way you can get here is by boat, which takes about 7 to 8 hours. This place does not have as many exciting and dynamic activities as other attractive Myanmar tourist destinations, but you will experience a completely unique feeling when coming here: a feeling of peace and relaxation. Coming here to leave behind the chaos and worries of life out there.