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About Myanmar

Myanmar is located in South East Asia haring borders with Banglasdesh, India, China, Laos and Thailand.

Total land area is 676,577 sq. km. Total

population is 52 millions Myanmar is a union of 135

ethnicgrups with their own languages and

dialects. The major races are the Bamar, the Chin,

the Kachin, the Shan, the Kayah, the Kayin, the

Mon and the Rakkhine. The name Myanmar

embraces all the ethnic groups. About 80 percent

of the people embracing Theravada Buddhism.

There are also Christians, Hindus and Muslims. The

official language is Bamar. English is widely spoken

and understood.Visitors must have a visa which is

valid for a stay of 28 days. Visa on arrival is also

possible with prearrangement form tour agency in

Myanmar.

Major tour sites in Myanmar are Yangon, Bagan,

Mandalay and Inle Lake but Myanmar has a lot more to see.

 

Yangon

 

 

Capital and gateway to Myanmar. Known as garden city of the East. Highlight (Shwedagon pagoda, Scoot

Market, Colonial buildings, National museum). 

 

                 

 

 

Mandalay

Second largest city in Myanmar and last capital of Myanmar Kings. It is located in Central Myanmar, 668 km

Norht of Yangon. It is a centre of Myanmar tradition, arts and crafts.Highlight (Mandalay Palace, Mandalay

Hill, Mahamuni Buddha Image, World Largest Book, U Bein Teak Bridge). 

 

Bagan

Bagan is a heart of Myanmar. One of the richest archaeological site in Asia. Bagan covers an area of

42 sq km containing over two thousand pagodas and temples of the 11th – 13th century. 

 

Inle Lake

This vast picturesque lake, 878 meters (2880 ft) above sea-level, is one of the main tourist attractions

in Myanmar. The lake is 22 km long and 5 km wide. Inle lake is famous for its scenic beauty and the

unique leg-rowing of the Inthas, the native lake dwellers.

 

Other Attractions 

Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda :  Known as Golden Rock Pagoda. Located in the South. A gold gilded boulder,

                             precariously perched on the edge of the hill over 1100 meter above sea level 

                             can be seen.

Mrauk U                : This 15th century ancient city of Rakhine kingdom is known for its old temples.

Pyay (Prome)        :  285 km north of Yangon, an archaeological site of the cancient Pyu capital

     (5th to 9th century A.D)

Maymyo                :  Also known by local name "Pyin Oo Lwin" is a summer retreat for British

                              officers in colonial days. Delightfully cool and pleasant the whole year round

                              with flowers.

Kalaw                   :  Kalaw is a centre for those who love trekking to near by villages in Shan State.

Beaches               :  There is a long coastal line in Myanmar.

                              For those who love the white sand and blue sea, Myanmar present unspoilt

                              beaches at Ngapali, Chaungtha and Ngwesaung.

                              (Contact Nyi Nyi for more information)

Mr. Ray, U Nyi Nyi & Mrs. Ray Nansi, U Nyi Nyi & Mr. Kan

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