Bagan

Bagan is one of the richest archaeological sites in the world, with some 5,000 monuments scattered over the 26 square mile site along the Irrawaddy riverbanks. The Kings of Bagan introduced Theravada Buddhism to central Burma in about 1055 and Bagan ...

Bhamo

Situated in the state of Kachin close to the Chinese border, Bhamo is a river trading post that has suffered its fair share of incursions over the centuries. This attractive town is home to a daily market which attracts many of the colourful ethni...

Hsipaw

If you are in Hsipaw, you would do the following. After an early breakfast, transfer to the station to take a local train on a scenic ride over the famous Goitek Viaduct which crosses a deep gorge. Disembark the train at Naung Pain Village and con...

Inle Lake

Lake Inlè is surrounded by the Shan Hills, which on calm days are reflected in the Lake's crystal clear waters. At 13.5 miles long and 7 miles wide, the Lake is the second largest in Burma and is home to pagodas and monasteries and more than 200 smal...

Kalaw

This former British hill station is located along the western edge of the Shan plateau and provides respite from the heat of the plains of Burma. The surrounding hills provide some of the best trekking in Burma and unique flora and fauna. Palaung, Da...

Kyaikhtiyo

Rising 3615 ft above sea level, the small golden stupa at Kyaikhtiyo stands on the top of a giant gold-gilded boulder. This Golden Rock is perched on the edge of Kachin Hill and is an important place of pilgrimmage for Buddhists. ...

Mandalay

The name Mandalay conjures up alluring ideas of a serene and peaceful place, being timeless and quintessentially Asian. Unfortunately the 21st century Mandalay is a fast growing, slightly scruffy place which is developing along the lines of a modern ...

Maymyo (Pyin Oo Lwin)

The British named the location Maymyo, literally May's Town in Burmese, after Colonel May. The government of Burma renamed the town Pyin U Lwin. Locals travel to Maymyo to escape the heat of Mandalay and to enjoy the botanical gardens, which is su...

Mrauk U

Mrauk U lies in the far west of the country, a 40 mile boat ride from Sittwe. It is the country's second most famous archaeological site behind Bagan, and the temples are, on the whole, smaller and younger. As only approximately 4,000 visitors com...

Ngapali Beach

Located in the southern state of Rakhaing, Ngapali Beach is a 2 mile stretch of fine white sand, fringed with palm trees. This tropical paradise is lapped by the clear, turquoise waters of the Bay of Bengal, Ngapali is where people go to 'get away fr...

Putao

Malikha Lodge is situated in the northern Kachin State, Myanmar's greenest and most remote state. Access to Malikha lodge is a fifteen-minute drive from the small frontier town of Putao. Formally known as Fort Hertz, Putao was one of the British E...

Yangon (Rangoon)

This former capital was known by its colonial era name Rangoon until 1989 when the ruling military regime changed it back to Yangon, which means 'end of strife'. Even after the government relocated its capital to Nay Pyi Daw in 2006, Yangon remains t...