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Reasons To Visit Burma
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Situated in front of the legendary Tharabar Gate in Old Pagan, this is a well-located and attractive property. Many temples, including the impressive Ananda, are within walking...
This is a great value hotel which has an unrivalled location. We endeavour to secure the riverside rooms that command spectacular views across the Irrawaddy River from their adjacent...
The hotel over look the famous pagodas and temples of Bagan and is the best budget choice hotel in the area. Each of the 42 wood finished rooms has IDD telephone, satellite YV, mini-bar and...
Built in Rangoon, this elegant vessel is one of the most comfortable and relaxing ways to experience life on the Irrawaddy River. There are three decks and all cabins are ensuite. The sundeck...
With the comfort and personality for which the Orient-Express is famous, the Road to Mandalay is the most comfortable vantage point from which to absorb the surrounding serene beauty by water.
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