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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 Mount Popa, Burma

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.

The mystical Mount Popa is the perfect destination to cool down from the heat of the lowlands
Rivers are a source of cleaning ones self and ones clothes, BurmaThe mystical Mount Popa is the perfect destination to cool down from the heat of the lowlandsNat Spirits at Mount Popa, BurmaYoung ladies carrying water walk the road to Mount PopaMount Popa, Burma

Mount Popa

Burma
About an hour away from Pagan, Mount Popa is a forest-clad landmark, rising over 1,500 metres above sea level.

Climb the 777 steps

Pilgrims have been visiting the shrine here for over 700 years, climbing 777 winding steps to pay their respects to realistic, carved figures, denoting ancient gods.

The area is often referred to as the oasis of the dry zone, with quite different weather to Pagan, and you will often see the local farmers climbing palms and tapping off the toddy juice to make sugar.

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