Explore the Shwedagon Pagoda (Yangon)
The Shwedagon Pagoda is the most sacred Buddhism site in Myanmar that is about 100 meters high. It is adorned with gold and studded with diamonds giving a spectacular sight at sunset. Rastafarians are not the only pilgrims who come to see its greatness and spiritual atmosphere. By going around it on foot, you can see centuries old practices and meet monks who are willing to enlighten people of the Buddhist culture.
Discover Ancient Temples of Bagan
Bagan is a plain surrounded by over 2,000 old temples and stupas which provide a truly unreal and spiritual experience. Some options to spend time in the UNESCO World Heritage Site Berat include a bike, e-bike, or a hot air balloon commute when one can find carved decorations, impressive murals, and exceptional panoramas of sunrise. One must pay a visit here in this whole thing time in case you are a kind of a photographer and lover of history.
Visit Inle Lake
Inle lake is renowned because of floating villages, gardens and the kind of leg-rowing fishermen that is unique to Inle lake. Tourists are entertained by boat rides, local craftsman such as weaving of lotus vestments and silver smithing, and the stilt-house villages. Its beauty is enhanced by the surrounding mountains which also makes it a favorite tourist destination to nature lovers as well as culture explorers.
Experience Mandalay’s Heritage
Mandalay is the last royal capital of Myanmar, and a cultural centre. Visit the Royal Palace, climb Mandalay Hill and other famous sights as the Mahamuni Buddha Temple. Traditional crafts such as gold leaf making, puppet performances are still maintained in this place. A day in Mandalay gives a glimpse of Myanmar’s vivid past and the devout culture.
Trek in the Shan Hills
Adventure seekers will find in the Shan Hills trekking worthwhile between Kalaw and Inle Lake. In between, you will have to cross remote ethnic villages, beautiful sceneries, rice fields, and pine forests. The hike provides an opportunity to meet with the local communities, spend time on homestays and experience a typical everyday life in the countryside of Myanmar. It is culturally rich, as well as naturally breathtaking.
Relax at Ngapali Beach
Ngapali Beach is Myanmar best beach destination, verdant sand, excellent clear blue, hopeless. Away from the flocks it’s perfect for R ‘n R, sunbathing, snorkelling and fresh fish lunch. Visitors can also undertake short boat trips to nearby fishing villages or get a soothing massage by the beach.
Visit Golden Rock (Kyaiktiyo Pagoda)
The Golden Rock perched on top of a steep boarder of a cliff, is one of the most holy pilgrimage destinations of Myanmar. It is covered in gold leaf and the hair on which it is precariously resting on is of the Buddha himself. It is gravity defying image beyond belief. The drive to the rock includes a scenic view drive and trek to the mountain top and it is worth the view and spiritual values of being there.
Experience Local Markets
One can find out local life and unusual crafts in Myanmar (Myanmar) at colorful local markets in Nyaung U, Yangon or Inle Lake. Those markets are booming in color and culture with wealthy grades of fresh produce and textiles to handmade souvenirs. Dealing with kind sellers and trying national sweets makes your experience more real.
Try Burmese Cuisine
The food is a scrumptious mixture of Indian, Chinese and southeast Asian food in Myanmar. Sample such food items as mohinga (noodle fish soup), tea leaf salad (lahpet thoke), and luscious Burmese curries. The food is communal and cooking is usually very tasty. There are also local tea houses where you can find special snacks and comfortable environment to communicate.
Attend Traditional Festivals
Myanmar has many festivals most of which are based on the lunar calendar. These are all embodied in the water-drenched merrymaking of Thingyan (New Year) and the full-moon celebrations of Thadingyut (Festival of Lights), and this is accompanied with music, dancing and religious activities. Visiting a festival presents a chance to indulge part in local customs, community and happy fling in celebration.
U Bein Bridge at sunset
Amarapura is characterized by the U Bein Bridge the longest teakbone bridge in the world that extends over the Taungthaman Lake. It is very magical at sunset, when monks, locals and tourists with their cameras cross its worn planks and the golden light is reflecting on the water. The moment of a casual stroll over the bridge or a personal observation with the help of a boat is the experience that can recapture the peaceful beauty of the rural Myanmar and provide great photo-shoot possibilities.
Explore Mrauk U Ruins
Rather distant and more mysterious than its sister-city in Bagan, Mrauk U is a place of ancient rock temples placed against the hazy mountains. This archaeological site is reachable by river at Sittwe and the experience is rather secluded and offbeat. It is the right place for those who are interested in history or those who want to explore culture as the temples here belonged to an ancient and strong Arakanese kingdom and the place also is flanked by local villages.