Discovery tour in Burma Circuit
Do you want a discovery tour in Burma? Burma offers a wide selection of activities adapted to the needs and desires of visitors. Burma is full of remarkable cultural and natural places. A stay in its territory will allow travelers to discover the unmissable sites, as well as the little-known vestiges which make up the magic of this region.
For each milestone of the adventure, globetrotters will have the opportunity to spend the time necessary to enjoy what the regions have to offer. In Rangoon, the country’s capital, they will tour the city up and down, while in Bagan, they can spend one or two days to see sumptuous famous pagodas, or explore other wonders off the beaten track. This trip will also take tourists to Inle Lake, where they will have the opportunity to admire floating gardens and temples. They will also carry out expeditions there to meet the local population, and discover Intha culture in villages little frequented by foreigners.
The unmissable city of Rangoon
For this tour in Burma, travelers are invited to start with a visit to Rangoon, also called Yangon. Capital of the country, this city is an essential stopover for those who wish to know more about its history and cultures. Indeed, most of the vestiges testifying to its colonial past and its religious heritage are found there. This makes this city one of the most attractive places in all of Southeast Asia. During this exploration, globetrotters will discover the Kyaukhtatgyi Pagoda, a sanctuary housing an immense statue of a reclining Buddha, more than 65 m long. This marvel is also adorned with gold and precious stones. Furthermore, the Shwedagon Pagoda is well worth the detour during this expedition. It is the cultural jewel of the nation which constitutes a privileged place of worship for the Burmese. It houses the hair of Buddha himself, and has a stupa reaching almost 99 m high and 1,460 gold and silver bells. This temple is especially famous for its Seinbu encrusted with a 76-carat emerald.
Discovering the town of Dala
After this escapade in the urban environment of Rangoon, tourists can continue their tour to the small rural village of Dala, a town located to the south of the Burmese capital. To get there, backpackers will have to cross the Yangon River by taking a raft or a boat. They will have to count 1 to 3 € per person for the journey. This will last between 20 and 30 minutes. During this short navigation, adventurers will observe the colonial buildings and modern buildings of the old town of Yangon. Arriving at the destination, travelers will discover a small, traditional and authentic town. Note that this place is very little known, because access to it was prohibited to foreigners until 2013. During this visit, travelers will have a moving and unforgettable meeting with the villagers, the majority of whom make a living from fishing.