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Burma

Temples of Bagan, Myanmar

The incredible ancient city of Myanmar

The ancient city of Bagan was once one of the greatest cities in Myanmar – and Southeast Asia. Today it is in ruins but still an incredible place to visit.

Photos of Myanmar, Burma

The best of the rest: Photos from Myanmar

A collection of photos from across Myanmar (Burma). The landscapes, the temples, the people and the food.

Chaung Tha Beach, Myanmar

What? Beaches in Myanmar?

Beaches are not what you first think of when you think of Myanmar. But it’s got a coastline with plenty of beautiful and relatively uncrowded spots.

Local market around Inle Lake at Myanmar

Inle Lake’s local market

Slightly away from the tourist crowds of Inle Lake is the local market, about an hour’s bicycle ride from Nyaungshwe. It’s where the lake and the land meet.

Inle Lake, Tourism in Myanmar

The lake swamped with tourism

Inle Lake is one of the most beautiful places in Myanmar – for the nature as well as the communities. But it’s becoming corrupted by commercialisation.

Trekking from Hsipaw, Shan State trekking, Myanmar

Smiling village faces of Shan State

The only way to truly experience Myanmar is to get off the tourist trail of ‘the big four’. One of the best places to see rural life is around Hsipaw.

Ways to experience the local Myanmar culture

Five ways to experience local Myanmar

There are plenty of fascinating sights in Myanmar but the most interesting aspect is the culture. Here are some tips for getting a true local experience.

Pyin Oo Lwin, British Resort, Myanmar

Finding the Burmese Days of old

The small town of Pyin Oo Lwin is a reminder of the British colonial times in Myanmar. It was the summer holiday resort during those years and much remains.

U Bein Bridge, Amarapura, Myanmar

On the road from Mandalay

The U Bein Teak Bridge is more than a tourist attraction for sunset. The bridge near Mandalay is used everyday by the locals – and that’s the best thing.

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