Best Travel Destinations - Myanmar
Riding a bicycle on an earthen path near the majestic Irrawaddy River, you might find yourself maneuvering around a herd of zebu oxen, stopping to watch men climb soaring palm trees to collect juice for liquor, or riding directly to your appointment for a hot air balloon tour and champagne breakfast. No matter what brings you to Bagan region of Myanmar, the two guaranteed highlights of your trip will be unabashed exploration of countless ancient pagodas and temples, and spectacular sunset views of temple spotted countryside. It's a fulfilling destination for travelers who thirst for 'terra incognita'. There's enough tourist-friendly framework in the region to be accessible, but it's anything but a spoiled tourist haven. Bagan is a grassy plain scattered with brick pagodas, or ...
If you’re planning a trip to Yangon, Myanmar’s former capital, a visit to Shwedagon Pagoda is most likely already on your itinerary. But if you happen to arrive in the city without yet having heard of the ancient and highly important Buddhist temple, the enormous gleaming gold pagoda atop Singuttara Hill in central Yangon is hard to miss. Visible from all parts of the city, Shwedagon Pagoda’s massive gold-covered stupa dominates the skyline, but is even more magnificent up close. Once at Shwedagon you’ll find there is much more to the temple than its immense stupa, which is surrounded by many smaller gold spires and shrines. A leisurely stroll amidst Shwedagon Pagoda’s shining spires is the best way to appreciate the Pagoda’s beauty. To the ...
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