Reasons For A Myanmar Tour In 2017

The “golden” land for people who love travelling

Admiring the nostalgic beauty of the temples, streets and feeling the peace are what make tourists most interested inMyanmar tourism. Although Myanmar has started to welcome tourists in recent years, this country has not focused strongly on tourism. Therefore, when you come here, you will feel like being the first person in a strange country to discover a place full of such mysterious things. In addition, Myanmar tourism is also voted by many popular travel magazines as a destination which tourists cannot miss.

Admire the glow of sunrise and sunset only in Myanmar

U Bein Bridge was built around 1850 and is believed to be the oldest and longest teakwood bridge in the world. It is considered as a symbol of Myanmar and one of the points to enjoy the most beautiful sunset all over the world.

Moreover, for Bagan, one of the most popular destinations in Myanmar, will be an ideal land for you to see the first light of rising dawn. Bagan in the dawn is like a fairyland with hundreds of mysterious and ancient shrines.

Image 2: The sunset on U Bein Bridge

Discover the land with more than 2000 temples and pagodas

With a vast treasure of Buddhist temples built by Pagan kings over the centuries, there is no doubt that Bagan is one of the greatest archeological sites on the earth.

There are 2,220 remaining temples in Myanmar today (of about 13,000 temples during the peak), so you can be free to discover. Because temples are located quite close to each other, you can choose many following modes of transportation to move: walking, biking and travelling by bus, tuk tuk or air balloon.

Feel the local beauty

Coming to Myanmar, you will not forget a form of beauty care using natural materials called Thanaka. Thanaka has a sweet natural scent. It is used by people to cool the skin and protect it from the sun.

Burmese people usually pour a little water into powder and then use a brush to paint on their face. Come here, you will find it interesting and lovely to see girls with rabbits and animals drawn on their cheeks.

As one of the most popular tourist destinations in Myanmar, Inle Lake is best known for its fishermen with unique fishing methods, with one leg only. Although Myanmar tourism has become more developing recently, this place retains its original natural beauty. Go to Inle Lake, you will experience the feeling living in the floating houses on the river, an ideal place for you to immense in the beauty of nature.

The beautiful beaches

Burma’s coastline stretching over 2,000 km has not been exploited a lot, so the beaches here still remain its own beauty. Traveling to Myanmar, there is nothing funny more than when relaxing on the charming beaches located in Bengal Bay, especially Ngapali Beach that takes 45 minutes to drive from Yangon.

An excellent cuisine

Although Myanmar cuisine is heavily influenced by many countries such as India, China, Thailand and many ethnic minorities as well, its cuisine still has its own distinctive characteristics. Myanmar cuisine is not only delicious but it also is sophisticated in its processing and very cheap. If you have the opportunity to visit Yangon or Bagan, let’s enjoy unique street foods such as: tea and flat bread, Nangyi thoke, Shan noodles and curry rice dishes.

Image 7: A tasty Nangyi thoke

Located not far from Bagan and only takes 30 minutes by plane, you will arrive in Mandalay. Mandalay, a famous Burma destination, is known as the last royal capital of the independent Burmese kingdom. Mandalay gathers many top-rankingtourist attractions in Myanmar such as the peaceful Irrawaddy River, ancient palaces and other cultural heritages. In addition to the mysterious and ancient atmosphere, Mandalay also brings modern colors, which makes this city become more attractive.

Make a pilgrimage to Buddhist land and enjoy the fresh air

Reaching at the top of the Kyaiktiyo Pagoda (also known as the Golden Rock Pagoda) and enjoying the great view from its peak are fresh experiences. The Golden Rock is famous for its gold-plated surface. Buddhists from everywhere come here to show their respect to Buddhas. You should wear the clothes covering your shoulder and knee to match the solemn place and also keep warm because the air here is quite cold.