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Reasons To
Visit 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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Visit Golden Rock, Burma

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.

Golden Rock Pagoda
Golden Rock at Kyaiktiyo, BurmaPilgrims climbing up to the Golden Rock, BurmaPilgrims at the Golden RockClimbing to the Golden Rock, Kyaiktiyo, Burma

Golden Rock

Burma

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 and is remarkable for its gravity-defying position balanced on the edge of the mountain. It is said to be held in place by a single strand of Buddha’s hair.

Climbing up to the Golden Rock

True devotees will climb to the rock from the nearby town of Kyaiktiyo which can take over five hours. However, the easier option is to ride on a local truck as far as the Golden Rock Hotel and then continue on foot for the last hour to the rock itself.

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