Places to Go in Burma - Places of Interest

Burma

Boat trips
The famous Irrawaddy River flows through the heart of the country for 2,000km to a vast Delta region southwest of Rangoon and provides an important role in everyday life. A journey on this most majestic of rivers is a highlight of any trip.
Boat trips
Hill tribes
Burma is home to an astonishing number of ethnicities each with their own traditional dress and customs, and in many cases, language and religion. For the most rewarding encounters we recommend heading to the hills of Shan state where it’s possible to stay in remote villages and receive the most genuine of welcomes and hospitality.
Hill tribes
History
Burma is steeped in history and the legacy of various kingdoms and rule is very much in evidence throughout the country from former ancient capitals and grandiose royal palaces around Mandalay to the faded colonial grandeur of Rangoon’s municipal buildings built by British hands.
History
Local markets
Whether you are shopping for gems in Rangoon’s Scott Market, betel nut in Kalaw or intricate lacquerware in Pagan there is no better way to immerse yourself in the way of life than to soak up the atmosphere of a local market.
Local markets
Temples
Wherever you travel in Burma you will only be footsteps away from a temple providing an opportunity to witness the quiet reverence of the Burmese people. Climb up to a viewpoint amongst the ancient stupas of Pagan at sunset, visit stilted temples by boat at Inle Lake or marvel at the shimmering Shwedagon Pagoda.
Temples

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Golden Rock
Hsipaw
Inle Lake
Kalaw
Kengtung
Lashio
Mandalay
Mawlamyine (Moulmein)
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Monywa
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- Balanced on the edge of a mountain, one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimages in Burma is the Golden Rock Pagoda. Over the ages the rock has been totally covered with gold leaf. You can also climb to the top.
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- Due to the altitude Hsipaw is a cool retreat which has a relaxed atmosphere that attracts a wide variety of travellers. It was once the centre of a small, Shan state of its own.
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- The shallow waters of Inle Lake are home to the Intha people, who actually live on the lake, building their houses on stilts and travelling across the lake using their bizarre style of leg rowing.
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- Kalaw is located to the west of Inle Lake, and blends the influences of Indian and Nepalese cultures. The area is ideal for walks and treks and it is possible to discover little-visited minority hill tribe villages.
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- Kengtung
- This quiet, laid-back town contains an interesting collection of temples and monasteries. You can see well-preserved and genuine customs of local tribes, many of whom can be seen in their traditional dress.
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- Lashio
- Off the beaten track, Lashio and sees very few tourists, but you are sure to see many colourfully dressed minority people in the town's streets and markets.
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- Mandalay
- The capital of the Burmese kingdom before the colonial era, Mandalay is Burma’s second largest city. Highlights include the Shwenandow pagoda, which has some exquisite woodcarvings adorning its walls.
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- Mawlamyine (Moulmein)
- Mawlamyine is one of the Orient’s most picturesque ports. It is a good place in which to experience Burma’s spiritual side at various Buddhist shrines.
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- Monywa
- Monywa is an interesting town to explore and a useful stop if making the journey overland between Mandalay and Pagan. It is also worth visiting the impressive temples and sandstone caves of Hpo Win Daung.
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- Mount Popa
- Pilgrims have been visiting the shrine at Mount Popa for over 700 years, climbing 777 winding steps to pay their respects to realistic, carved figures, denoting ancient gods.
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- Mrauk U
- Mrauk U was the capital of Rakhine State from the 15th to the 18th centuries. There are abandoned temples and shrines in most fields and the tops of most hills.
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- Ngapali Beach
- Ngapali Beach is a beautiful, unspoiled stretch of coast. Its bustling market and cliff top pagodas, make this region well worth exploring. Leisure facilities include a nine-hole golf course and boat trips.
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- Pagan
- Less famous than the temples at Angkor or Borobodur, Pagan is unquestionably one of the 'must sees' in Asia. There are over 3,000 temples here, and a popular way to see them is via a hot-air balloon trip.
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- Pindaya
- Set amidst the beautiful countryside of Shan State, Pindaya is most famous for its extensive cave network which houses a huge selection of Buddha images.
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- Maymyo (Pyin Oo Lwin)
- Built by the British as a retreat from soaring summer temperatures this small town retains a very anglicised feel. The jewel in Maymyo’s crown however must be the magnificent mature botanical gardens.
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- Rangoon
- Once called Yangon, Rangoon is the capital of Burma and still retains much of its colonial character. A highlight has to include the magnificent Shwedagon pagoda.
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- Sittwe, the capital of the Rakhine state, is a major and historic port town on the Bay of Bengal. It has an eclectic mix of mosques, pagodas and monasteries.
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