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Yangon – Myanmar

Yangon, formerly Rangoon, was the capital of Myanmar until it was superseded by Naypyidaw in November 2005. Today, with a population of over 5 million people, it remains the largest city and main economic hub of Myanmar. Although Yangon’s infrastructure is undeveloped compared to those of other major cities in Southeast Asia, it has the […]

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Mount Popa – Taung Kalat

Mount Popa is a volcano 1518 metres (4981 feet) above sea level and located in central Myanmar, perhaps best known as a pilgrimage site, with numerous Nat temples and relic sites atop the mountain. Fifty kilometres southeast of Bagan in central Myanmar at the base of Mt Popa is a solitary peak, Taung Kalat, topped by gold […]

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Nyaung U • Mayanmar

Nyaung-U is a town in the Mandalay Region of central Myanmar. It lies on the eastern bank of Ayeyarwaddy River. It is just 4 kilometres away from old Bagan, a popular tourist attraction. Nyaung U is a good place to settle for exploring the ancient temples of Bagan. It has modern hotels and a nice selection of […]

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Bagan • Mayanmar

Bagan, located on the banks of the Ayeyarwady River, is home to the largest and densest concentration of Buddhist temples, pagodas, stupas and ruins in the world with many dating from the 11th and 12th centuries. The shape and construction of each building are highly significant in Buddhism with each component part taking on spiritual […]

Hotel Grand United 21st Downtown

In the heart of Yangon, Hotel Grand United 21st Downtown is close to Bogyoke Market, Sule Pagoda, and Shwedagon Pagoda. The location makes staying at Hotel Grand United 21st Downtown a good choice, as is in a vibrant area buzzing with plenty to see – and getting around is very easy – this hotel makes for a […]

Zfreeti Hotel

Zfreeti Hotel is an excellent stay and good choice for exploring ancient Bagan. This a very new hotel in Nyaung U, but is a very good choice for visiting the nearby temples of Bagan. I think is excellent value considering there is a pool and all rooms are a clean and very good size. I […]

Shwedagon Pagoda

According to legend, the Shwedagon Pagoda was constructed more than 2,600 years ago, making it the oldest Buddhist stupa in the world. Officially named Shwedagon Zedi Daw, the 99 metres (325 ft) tall pagoda is a gilded stupa that dominates the skyline of Yangon, Myanmar. This sacred site was so impressive I easily spend a few hours here, […]

National Museum of Myanmar

The National Museum of Myanmar in Yangon, is the museum of Burmese art, history and culture in Myanmar. Founded in 1952, the five-story museum has an extensive collection of ancient artefacts, ornaments, works of art, inscriptions and historic memorabilia, related to history, culture and civilization of Burmese people. An unimpressive building from the outside, and almost […]

19 Street Yangon

Tourists come here as is the backpackers street of Yangon. Lively and entertaining 19 Street Yangon is where to eat and drink. By day the street is a marketplace of products and goods in the Chinatown district of Yangon, but by night the street market is replaced by the many street food stalls and little restaurants that […]

Bagan by bike

The best way to explore the ancient temples and sites is to see Bagan by bike. Despite what guide books say it is entirely possible to see Bagan and surrounding in a day or two unless you really want to challenge yourself and tally every time you see to cross off the 4000+ temples that […]