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Myanmar travel guide

What to see, what to eat, when to go and itineraries by real travelers.

  • 18 places to see
  • 13 local dishes

Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and also referred to as Burma, is a country in northwest Southeast Asia. It is the largest country by area in Mainland Southeast Asia and has a population of about 55 million. It is bordered by India and Bangladesh to the northwest, China to the northeast, Laos and Thailand to the east and southeast, and the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal to the south and southwest. The country's capital city is Naypyidaw, while its largest city is Yangon.

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What to see in Myanmar

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  • Ananda Temple

    Ananda Temple

    Bagan, Mandalay

    The Ananda Temple, located in Bagan, Myanmar is a Buddhist temple built in 1105 AD during the reign (1084–1112/13) of King Kyansittha of the Pagan Dynasty.

  • Dhammayangyi Temple

    Dhammayangyi Temple

    Bagan, Mandalay

    Dhammayangyi Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Bagan, Myanmar. Largest of all the temples in Bagan, the Dhammayan, as it is popularly known, was built during the reign of King Narathu (1167-1170).

  • Hsinbyume Pagoda

    Hsinbyume Pagoda

    Mingun, Sagaing

    The Hsinbyume Pagoda, also known as Myatheindan Pagoda, is a large pagoda on the northern side of Mingun in Sagaing Region, Myanmar, on the western bank of the Irrawaddy River.

  • Inle Lake

    Inle Lake

    Nyaungshwe, Shan

    Inle Lake is a freshwater lake located in the Nyaungshwe Township of Shan State, part of Shan Hills in Myanmar (Burma).

  • Kuthodaw Pagoda

    Kuthodaw Pagoda

    Mandalay

    Kuthodaw Pagoda is a Buddhist stupa, located in Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar), that contains the world's largest book. It lies at the foot of Mandalay Hill and was built during the reign of King Mindon (1853–1878).

  • Kyaiktiyo Pagoda

    Kyaiktiyo Pagoda

    Kyaikto, Mon

    Kyaiktiyo Pagoda is a well-known Buddhist pilgrimage site in Mon State, Myanmar. It is a small pagoda built on the top of a granite boulder covered with gold leaves pasted on by its male worshippers.

What to eat in Myanmar

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  • Mohinga

    Mohinga

  • Lahpet Thoke

    Lahpet Thoke

  • Ohn No Khao Swe

    Ohn No Khao Swe

  • Shan Noodles

    Shan Noodles

    Shan

  • Danbauk

    Danbauk

  • Nan Gyi Thoke

    Nan Gyi Thoke

When to go

The months when this country is one of our destinations of the month.

  • October

    Mandalay28°C

    Last royal capital of Myanmar with pagodas, monasteries and post-monsoon clarity.

    Bagan29°C

    Ancient temple plains with hot-air balloon rides and post-monsoon clarity.

  • November

    Myanmar27°C

    Golden pagodas, ancient cultures and perfect post-monsoon exploration.

Itineraries in Myanmar

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