Explore Myanmar (Burma)

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Rocher d'Or

Golden Rock

Sagaing
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Ava

Sagaing

A former royal capital on the Irrawaddy, Sagaing aligns over five hundred pagodas and monasteries on a wooded hill. A vibrant Buddhist center, twenty kilometers from Mandalay.

Ngapali
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Ngapali

Ngapali

Ngapali stretches across several kilometres of white sand in Rakhine State. A preserved beach, fishing villages and sea excursions make this Myanmar coastline a unique beach destination.

Mawlamyine (Moulmein)
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Moulmein

Mawlamyine (Moulmein)

Once Birmanie's first British capital, Mawlamyine blends pagodas commanding the Thanlwin, a red-brick colonial quarter and vibrant Mon culture — an essential stop in the country's south.

Monywa
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Monywa

Monywa

Monywa concentrates some of Birmanie's most singular Buddhist sites: the Hpo Win Daung caves adorned with frescoes, a pagoda housing 582,000 Buddhas, and the colossal statues of Bodhi Tataung.

Yangon
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Yangon

Yangon

Golden pagodas, colonial heritage, circular train and tea shops: everything you need to visit Yangon, Myanmar's former capital, in 2 or 3 days.

MuseumsTemples
Salay
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Salay

Salay

Just 36 km from Bagan, Salay reveals its teak monasteries, colonial mansions, and lacquer workshops in a village atmosphere untouched by mass tourism.

TemplesBuddhism
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Mont Popa

Mount Popa

A volcanic peak crowned with a golden monastery, Mount Popa is the spiritual heart of Nat spirit worship. 777 steps, Burmese legends and a unique panorama.

VolcanoesVillages
pindaya people
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Pindaya

Pindaya

Perched at 1,200 meters on the Shan plateau, Pindaya conceals a cave housing 8,000 golden Buddhas, an artisanal village, and little-known trekking trails.

CavesVillages
Mingun
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Mingun

Mingun

Just 45 minutes by ferry from Mandalay, Mingun lines the banks of the Irrawaddy with three monumental structures commissioned by King Bodawpaya in the 18th century.

BoatTemples
Mandalay
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Mandalay

Mandalay

The last royal capital of Myanmar, Mandalay brings together golden pagodas, teak monasteries and ancient royal cities on the banks of the Irrawaddy.

PalacesTemples
Kengtung
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Kengtung

Kengtung

The discreet capital of Eastern Shan State, Kengtung opens the doors to Myanmar's Golden Triangle: multi-ethnic markets, treks to Akha and Eng villages, timeless Thai temples.

TemplesVillages
Kalaw
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Kalaw

Kalaw

Perched at 1,300 m in Shan State, Kalaw blends British colonial heritage, ethnic markets and the legendary trek to Inle Lake. Our complete guide.

TemplesVillages
Inle Lake
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Lac Inle

Inle Lake

Fishermen balancing on one leg, floating gardens, teak monasteries and a rotating market: Inle Lake is one of the living hearts of Myanmar.

TemplesLakes
Indein
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Indein

Indein

Just 45 minutes by boat from Inle Lake, Indein shelters 1054 stupas, a rotating market, and thriving Pa-O craftsmanship.

VillagesMountains
Hpa-An
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Hpa-An

Hpa-An

Capital of Karen State nestled among karst peaks and rice paddies, Hpa-An unveils ancient caves, perched monasteries and scenic canoe journeys.

CavesVillages
kambawzathardi palais dor roi bayinnaung bago
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Bago

Bago

Ancient capital of the Mon kingdom 68 km from Yangon, Bago concentrates thousand-year-old pagodas, giant reclining Buddhas, and endless rice plains. Complete visitor's guide.

TemplesBuddhism
Bagan
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Bagan

Bagan

Bagan, Myanmar's city of 2,500 Buddhist temples: a practical guide to explore the Irrawaddy plains, its pagodas and legendary sunrises.

UNESCO SitesTemples

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