Leave behind the glittering pagodas and the heat in the mainland to head off the southwest, Chaung Tha Beach is the daydream of anyone to soak into the crystal clear water, join in exciting activities, relax in the tranquil sandy coastline and wait for the moment of sunset falls down to the area. Ch
Formerly known as Rangoon, Yangon is a historical city and one of the most well-known cities in the country. Yangon was Myanmar's administrative capital before Nay Pyi Taw was named as the capital city. Yangon is the country's most prominent commercial centre as well as the largest city of the count
Inle Lake is the second largest lake in Myanmar and is located at the heart of the country. The lake is surrounded by mountains on all sides offering a breathtaking natural view. The area is rich in animals and plant species and you can see some of the rarest species here. The lake is home to severa
Central Myanmar, Mandalay Region Mount Popa: The Abode of Gods The traveler going north up the Ayeyarwady River looks upon the panorama of the varying landscape of the picturesque river valley, with ridges of hills in the far background, and rather arid, rolling hills as one progresses into the "Dry
Mandalay, the second largest city in Myanmar, was established in 1857. Mandalay is located in central Myanmar, on the eastern bank of Ayeyarwady River. This city, named after Mandalay Hill has been a matter of fantasy for people over the ages and has been named in renowned literary works such as the
Located in Central Myanmar, only 4 hours away from Mandalay , Bagan is one of the world's greatest archaeological sites. Visit this amazing historical town hosting more than 2,200 temples big and small. Set amongst thick greenery on the Ayeyarwady river basin with misty mountains at a distance, Baga
Myanmar is a Buddhism country well known as the Golden Land. Otherwise, it is also called the Land of Pagodas. Hence, when coming to Myanmar, tourists should know the behaviors both in public and religious monuments.
Currency Burma's currency is the kyat (pronounced 'chat'). For the past few years, its tended to trade at around 970 kyat to US$1. Money changers are now well regulated and fair; there is no longer any need to find a black-market money changer. International ATMs are spreading across the country, bu
While large scale tourism to Burma is still relatively new when compared to her neighbours, it is getting easier and easier to get into and out of the country. It currently has three international airports and a growing number of international crossings with Thailand, one with Laos and one with Indi
Rakhine State, the Delta and South Burma These regions have high temperatures and humidity from February to May. Choose your clothes wisely to pair with the heat and the conservative nature of this religious area (wearing shorts and bare shoulders usually bring frowns from the locals). June to Octob
Myanmar Currency & Exchange Rate The Kyat is today the official currency of Myanmar (Burma) which is often abbreviated as "K" and placed before the numerical value (e.g. K200). Kyat is presently released in notes (no coin) of value K1, K5, K10, K20, K50, K100, K200, K500, K1.000, K5.000 and K10.000
Welcome to Myanmar (Burma) It's a new era for this extraordinary and complex land, where the landscape is scattered with gilded pagodas and the traditional ways of Asia endure.