YANGON
Many houses and government buildings which were built in the mid 19th century by the British still stand tall in this city. Officially known as Rangoon, this is the capital of Myanmar with over five million inhabitants, and surrounded by water on three sides. other place of interest The world famous Golden Pagoda "Shwedagon Pagoda" Bogyoke Market The Sule Pagoda & Downtown area, There are also the Kaba Aye Pagoda and Mahapasana Caves which were remarkably built for the commemoration of 2500th Year of Buddhism. The Gem Museum, the biggest marble Buddha Image at the Kyauktawgi Pagoda and white elephants,
MANDALAY
Mandalay is a cultural and religious center of Buddhism, having many monasteries and more than 700 pagodas of great beauty. Built in 1850, Mandalay was the capital of the independent Kingdom of Burma until captured by the British in 1885, after which it was the headquarters of Upper Burma. The Japanese Captured Burma in 1942.
BAGAN
Located 193 km south of Mandalay and covering 42 km2, Bagan is one of the archeological sites in Asia. Also known the city of the four million pagodas. Bagan is one of the ancient capitals of Myanmar. There are more than 2000 pagodas built during the Bagan Dynasty founded by Anawratha in 1044 AD.
INLE LAKE
Inle Lake is about 22km by 11km wide, located 1328 meters above sea level and stunningly picturesque. Calm waters dotted by patches of floating vegetations and busy fishing canoes are scenes often perpetuated by artists but here on the lake is the real McCoy.the shore and islands in the lake snuggly provided space for the 17 villages on stilts, mostly inhabited by Intha people. Here we see, touring on Inle Lake by boat, Floating Vegetation, Jumping Cat Monastery, The Life style of Intha tribes, one leg rowers , The Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, Long neck Padaung Tribe, The Inthein Pagoda ruins, which are well over 700 years old, the most famous Phaungdaw Oo Pagoda
PINDAYA
Enjoy the World Famous Lake and Pindaya Cave. The town surrounded by mountains, about 60 km from Heho
There are main inhabitants are the Pa Laung Tribe Village, Umbrella Home industryThe most impressive place is “Pindaya Caves”, which houses 8094 Buddha Images, made from alabaster, teak, marble, brick, lacquer and cement.
NGAPALI BEACH
A mere 25-minute hop by air from Yangon to Thandwe airport, Ngapali is miles and miles of silver sand and crystal clear water lapped by the Bay of Bengal, with little villages clustered under the shade of the palm trees.Apart from swimming, sunbathing and snorkeling, early morning sees the fishermen setting out or returning from an overnight trip, while the women spread out small fish to dry on Bamboo mats-some are even tucked into their hats. Those fishermen villages are in a walking or bicycle distance away.The best time to visit the beach is from mid-October to mid-May, when there are daily flights operating to Ngapali from above mentioned places. One can also fly from Bagan or Heho to Ngapali after a completing visit to the highlight destinations.
NGWE SAUNG BEACH
Ngwe Saung Beach - in Ayeyarwaddy Division 5 hours' drive from Yangon via Pathein (Bassein), Unspoiled beach with all classes of hotels and very tranquil. It is also accesible by car from Yangon (about 5 hours drive). The beach is similar in quality and has the same tranquil atmosphere as Ngapali beach.
MRAUK U
After flying into the city of Sittwe north of Ngapali beach, you then must travel up the Kaladan river to reach Mrauk U.In the western Rakhine state just off the Bay of Bengal lie the remains of the last royal capital of the Rakhine dynasty, established in 1430 and lasting 350 years.Kyaing Tong or KengtungA visit to Kyaing Tong by air from Heho. (7 hour drive along the rough road from Tachileik)It's a great area to visit the different ethnic minority communities of the Golden Triangle.Kengtung is a small town and we had gone to several ethnic villages that day like: Akha hill tribes villages & Lishaw village. There are any places to get a Burmese massage" never dreaming that he would answer, "yes, I can arrange that."
KYIAKHTIYO
Kyiaktiyo is one of the most revered Buddhist sites in Myanmar and is located high on a mountain. It is know as the Balancing or Golden Rock and is supposedly held in place by a delicatedly placed hair of the Buddha. Vehicles are not permitted near the top where the Golden Rock sits so visitors must walk up the hill for about 45 minutes to reach the site.
MONYWA
One of the prime attractions of Monywas is the very colorful Thanbodday Pagoda which has 845 smaller stupas surrounding the richly decorated central stupa. It is very different from most other pagodas visitors will see in Myanmar.
PYAY
Pyay was established as a trade center during the Bagan era. Interesting pagodas, remnants of the ancient Pyu civilization, a nice view from a hill, and a nearby mountain with Buddhas carved in its face make it an interesting side trip.
PYIN OO LWIN
Pyin Oo Lwin is situated about 70 kilometers (2 hours drive) from Mandalay, up into the Shan Plateau at an altitude of over 1000 Meter above sea level. It is another summer retreat due to its “cool” climate. There is some Nepalese living in the town whose ancestors came there during the British time. The town is known as gardening town due to growing various kinds of flowers. Coffee plantations are located around Pyin Oo Lwin.
MYEIK
The Myeik archipelago situated on the southern Taninthayi Division of Myanmar (formerly known as Tennesarim coast of Burma. Around and on the east Myeik, there are many valuable tin mines, oil palm plantation, and rubber plantation and evergreen forest. On the Andaman Sea, many valuable Pearl breeding and fishing beds can observe in the sea. Pearl Island is the source of high quality pearls, and fishing is the traditional business along the coastal sea and islands. There are about 804 spotted islands scattered across the blue sea along the Taninthayi coast and the city is on the island in the mouth of Taninthayi River.
TACHILEIK
The border between Thailand and Myanmar is a narrow stream. It's widely reported that Burmese wade across the stream but are tolerated on the Thai side as long as they return to Myanmar before sunset and are not in huge numbers.
MT.POPA
Mt. Popa and the final day of riding. We cycle round trip to an extinct volcano, Mt. Popa, which dominates the area. Mount Popa was for centuries where kings of central Burma made pilgrimages to confer with the sacred statues about the future of their reigns.We'll climb the hundreds of steps to the monkey-populated hill (feeding them if your brave enough), for a expansive, panoramic views of the surrounding area. Optional return ride to Bagan. Another dramatic sunset in Bagan. (B,L)
MUDON
Mudon, 29 km south of Mawlamyine, is well known for cotton weaving. The mountains to the east are a source of jungle food-deer, snake and other wild forest species for restaurants in Mudon itself. Just north of Mudon is Ayin Dam, a water storage and flood control facility that's also used to irrigate local rubber plantations. Kangdawgyi Lake is a tip-top picnic spot for locals. At the northern end of the lake stands, Kangdawgyi Pagoda named after the lake.
MONG LA
A visit to Myanmar-China border town, Mong La (2 hour drive from Kyaing Tong)you will enjoy with many places like:, A casino,Elephant show, Night dance show, Drug Museum
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