There’s No Such Land as that of the Myanmar/Burma on Earth

The territory of Myanmar is at the junction of the great Asian countries of India and China that stretches from the East Himalayas to the Indian Ocean besides Thailand. Surprisingly, it is one of the most enigmatic and yet to be completely discovered tourist halts on the globe. This directly hints you that if you want to discover it completely, a one time visit is simply not enough, as several experiences await you.

This land of varied beauty stimulates your sentiments and makes a inerasable place in your heart. Offering all the conventional glee of Asia, the nation is embellished with virgin forests, snowy mountains, unblemished beaches, splendid monuments, historic cities of 135 ethnic groups, and the record of the least tourist crime.

Myanmar Tourist Attractions

Yangon/Rangoon

This is the well-known capital of the country. Here, we visited some of the most renowned monuments and sights.

• Shwedagon Pagoda:
  This is the frequently visited edifice due to its rare cone-shaped and golden appearance. For the Burmese, this is the most holy Buddhist pagoda built by the ethnic group of Mons between the 6th and 10th century.

• Botataung Pagoda:
  This is 131 feet tall Pagoda that received its name after the 1000 armed leaders who guided the remnants of Buddha from India before 2000 years. Damaged in the World War II, the current one is the new look.
• Sule Pagoda:
  This is 151 feet tall Pagoda at the core of the city that is famous for well preserving a hair of Buddha.
• Myanmar National Museum:
  Situated on the Pyay Road, this museum houses the nation’s historic objects and relics such as Royal Throne and the bronze statues of the national kingom’s founders namely King Bayinnaung (first kingdom), King Anawrahta (second kingdom), and King Alaung Min Tayar (third kingdom).
• Dusit Inya Lake:
  This is the striking resort at Kaba Aye, Pagoda road covered in 15 minutes from the core. After a full day trip in the city, this is the favorite destination to relax and watch the utmost striking event of the sun setting down the horizon. You can also spend time at one of the several resorts and hotels around the lake.
• Chaung Thar Beach:
  This is the newly opened beach at about 6 hours drive from the Yangon central. You will be just stunned to have the view of the coastline with cool breeze for relaxing. The morning is the best time to be here as the tides are quite energizing. You can stay in any of the lined rental bungalows around the beach and can spend some time shopping in a nearby village purchasing some souvenirs and other products like attractive jewelries of seashells and ocean pearls.
• Glass Factory:
  Located in old Rangoon, it ranks among the most striking glass factories on the planet where you can view the manufacturing process and purchase glasses.

Bagan

This is also known as the Land of Thousand Pagodas as it is the home of over 2,000 ancient pagodas. Bagan is the ancient capital of Myanmar and is the foremost city that is frequently visited in Myanmar. The city was the capital of the first Myanmar kingdom and is said to be erected in 9th century, but its imperial archives dates it back to the 1st century A.D.

Witnessed the glorious period in 11th century, since then, several Bagan royal characters and common people built thousands of pagodas of various sizes wonderfully adorned with arts and mural paintings. Many of these pagodas and temples are still intact. These masterpieces are unmatched in its true architectural sense.

Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda – The Golden Rock

This is a huge, legendary natural rock inlaid with gold perched on the verge of a innate rock pillar. According to the legend, a dominant hermit placed this rock before thousands of years for his followers to revere the rock instead of him after his demise. There is no strong evidence to this legend, but Kyaikhtiyo is one of holy places where many Buddhists of Burma, China, Thai, Laos along with many foreigners are of the opinion that the rock possesses miraculous powers. This rock, although on the edge of the pillar, has never fallen down and is crowned with a small pagoda. This sacred mysterious sight can be visited during the dry or cool season via a bus or car.

Mandalay

This is the second largest city and the cultural capital of Myanmar. Inhabited by several traditional artists, sculptors, bronze smiths, and tapestry artists; here you can get the best arts and crafts of the nation. We visited the most holy image of Buddha, the Mahamuni, the world’s largest stone book at the ‘Kuthodaw Pagoda’ holding the inscribed Buddhist scriptures on 729 stone slabs, and the popular stone inscription of Tri-pitaka at the Mandalay Hill foot.

Some of the pagodas that we visited here are the huge Shweyattaw Buddha nearby the hill, the Eindawya Pagoda of 1847 and roofed in gold leaf, the Shwekyimyint Pagoda housing the original Buddha image of the Pagan period.

Inle Lake (Inlay)

This is a vast lake above the Shan State Highland and is the dwelling place of thousands of Inthas living in water houses. Hire a boat and take a tour around the lake to visit villages, the popular floating market, and the floating Phaungdawoo Pagoda. In the month end of September or in the start of October, do be a part of the annual pagoda festival hosting the boat race of Inthas.

Best Time to Visit

The ideal time to visit Myanmar is between November and February.

Accommodations

In Yangon:

• Central Hotel – Standard
• Panorama Hotel near the Sule Pagoda – Standard
• Summit Parkview Hotel – Superior
• Park Royal Hotel – Deluxe
• Kandawgyi Palace Hotel – Eco friendly Deluxe

In Kyaikhto:

• Kyaikhto Hotel – Standard
• Mountain Top Hotel – Superior
• Golden Rock Hotel – Superior