Visiting Burma: What to do and what to see?
The largest state in Southeast Asia, overlooking the Indian Ocean and the southeast of the Himalayas, Burma or Myanmar, remains one of the most secret destinations in the world. Visiting Burma is a dream for many globetrotters who want to discover its charms. Called Burma or Myanmar, it is an Asian country surrounded by India, Bangladesh, China, Laos and Thailand. His proximity to everyone these countries has strongly influenced him over the centuries. Very withdrawn into himself until the 1990s, Myanmar recently opened up to tourism. Indeed, Myanmar was subjected to one of the worst dictatorships in the world, inflicted by military junta for almost twenty years. During this period, the country locked in isolation, from which he tends to emerge. Today led by a civil power, Myanmar (Burma) opens up to travelers and reveals itself as a fascinating country, endowed with great cultural and natural wealth. Myanmar, a country with a thousand and one facets, offers many curiosities to discover and visit. Indeed, a visit to Myanmar is a real opportunity to discover exceptional sites like the historic city of Bagan, which extends over 50 square kilometers and where you can discover more than 4000 temples, the royal cities around Mandalay, and the sublime pagoda
Shwedagon of Yangon, the Chauktatgyi Buddha, the beaches of the South lined with coconut trees…
And many other wonders that make Myanmar one of the most
captivating people of the world.
Myanmar is also a favorite destination for lovers of hiking and trekking.
So, what should I see and do in Myanmar?
1. IRRAWADDY
Irrawaddy is a region in southern Myanmar, it owes its name to the majestic river that crosses it. Thanks to this river, the possibilities for cruises are numerous. The country’s former capital, Yangon (formerly Rangoon), has countless must-see cultural sites and unrivaled excitement.
2.THE WEST AND THE BAY OF BENGAL
This region actually offers few sites accessible to tourists. But the most famous is Ngapali beach. Ngapali is the country’s main seaside resort and offers its visitors miles of white sand lined with palm trees. This beach also offers turquoise water, which promises an ideal relaxing break!
- THE CENTRAL REGION OF MANDALAY
The central region of Mandalay remains the Buddhist cultural and religious center of the country. This is a must-stop of your visit to Myanmar. Countless monuments and monasteries bear witness to a rich past like that of the palaces of India for a Rajasthan Destination Wedding. Mandalay, Bagan and its royal cities are undoubtedly a must-see in the country. So don’t hesitate any longer and go for it!
4. THE NORTHERN REGION OF BURMA
The north of the country is much more rural, so it has little infrastructure. However, for the more adventurous it may be interesting to visit a few villages, the descent of the Ayeyarwady river and the discovery of the far north of the country: Putao. Putao is the northernmost city in Myanmar. It is located at the foothills of the Himalayas. Snow-covered, the peaks of Putao offer superb treks to adventurers.
5. THE SOUTHEASTERN REGION OF BURMA
This region is undoubtedly the most winding in the country. It offers contrasting landscapes between the turquoise waters of the Andaman Aspar Sea and majestic mountains. In Myeik (or Mergui), churches, mosques and Hindu temples rub shoulders giving a cosmopolitan atmosphere to this city.
6. THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE
Despite an unreliable highway and rail network, this region offers many sights, such as Inle Lake.
Beyond the fashion effect, Myanmar
is an extraordinary country which has some of the most magical sites and
majestic for the world to visit.
“Burma is a country which is different from anything you know,” said Rudyard Kipling in 1898.
More than a century later, you will be able to say the same thing about this country when returning from your trip to Myanmar.