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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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Excursions in Burma: Maymyo Colonial Hill Station

A short distance beyond Maymyo is the Penkchin Mhyan Cave which is filled with many thousands of Buddha images and is a place of pilgrimage for many Burmese. You may wish to try out one of the little horse-drawn stagecoaches which are unique to the town during your time here.

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Maymyo Colonial Hill Station

Mandalay, Burma
  • Cruises, Sailing & Water
  • Culture & History
  • Walking & Biking

An early start to escape the heat of Mandalay and head for the hill station of Maymyo (two hour drive). Built by the British as a retreat from soaring summer temperatures, when Norman Lewis visited in the 1950’s he wrote that ‘it was like Reading at the end of a very dry August’. Perhaps a little more imagination is required today, but the small town retains a very anglicised feel.

A short distance beyond Maymyo is the Penkchin Mhyan Cave which is filled with many thousands of Buddha images and is a place of pilgrimage for many Burmese. You may wish to try out one of the little horse-drawn stagecoaches which are unique to the town during your time here (not included).

The jewel in Maymyo’s crown however, must be the magnificent mature botanical gardens with rose beds and orchid houses reminiscent of the royal gardens at Kew. You may simply relax and stroll around the lake here - more adventurous souls can take the very steep path to the Dadtaw Kyaint waterfall a few kilometres from Maymyo. Water tumbles more than 100 feet over a rocky cliff hitting the jade green pool below with such a force as to create a natural jacuzzi to swim in!

Return to Mandalay for the night - you may even have time to see sunset from Mandalay Hill.

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