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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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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.
With a good range of facilities including a swimming pool and selection of restaurants, the Chatrium offers good value accommodation in the city and is within walking distance of the Shwedagon Pagoda.
Situated within reasonable walking distance of the Shwedagon Pagoda, the Savoy Hotel is a charming property that epitomises the grace and style of the colonial era. The 30 guest...
The Governor’s Residence has long been our favourite hotel in Rangoon. This imposing teak mansion dates back to the 1920s and has been restored to its former glory, standing in its...
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