Tourist Attractions and Sites

Yangon

Yangon, the capital city is the main gateway to Myanmar. Everygreen and cool with lush tropical trees, shady parks and beautiful lakes, Yangon has earned the name of the garden City of the East.

Bago

Located only 80 km from Yangon, Bago was an ancient capital of Mon Kingdom in 15th century. Shwe-tha-lyaung Reclining Buddha (55 metres long), Shwe-maw-daw Pagoda, Kalyani Sima (Ordination Hall), 28 metre high huge Buddha Image of Kyaipun Pagoda and the Palace of King Bayinnaung are some of the places of interest.

Mandalay

Mandalay, the last capital of the Myanmar kings, is located in Central Myanmar, 668 km north of Yangon. Also know as Ratanabon-nepyidaw (meaning Gem City), it waw built in 1857 by king Mindon. Today, it is the second largest city boasting its rich cultural heritage. It is also the commercial centre with rail, road, river and air links to all parts of the country.

Bagan

Bagan is the main tourist attraction in Myanmar. One of the richest archaeological sites in Asia, it is located on the eastern bank of the Ayeyarwaddy River. Also being the capital of first Myanmar Empire, Bangan covers an area of 42sq. km containing over 2000 well-preserved pagodas and temples of the 11th -13th century.

Mount Popa

Some 50 km southeast of Bagan, Mount Popa, 1500 metres high, is an extinct volcano. It is the legendary home of the 'nats' or spirits. The Mount Popa area has also been designated as a National Park, a perfect place for eco-tourism.

Inlay Lake

This vast picture lake, 900 metres above sea-level, is one of the main tourist attractions in Myanmar. The lake, 22 km long and 10 km across, has a population of some 150 000 many of whom live on floating islands of vegetation. Inlay lake, natural and unpolluted, is famous for its scenic beautiful and the unique leg-rowing of the Inthas, the native lake dwellers.

Pindaya Caves
About 45 km drive from kalaw is Pindaya, well known for its extensive limestone caves. The caves are set deep in the hillsides and there stands at the entrance, a 15 meter high Shwe U Min Pagoda. There are some 6000 Buddha images and interesting stalagmites.

Muse
Muse, a small town on the banks of the Shweli River, is the mainborder gateway between Myanmar and Yunnan Provice (China). Located 190 km from Lashio, it is a busting trading centre. Muse Motel has Modern facilities. Namkham and Kyukoke are nearby border towns.

Tachileik
Thachileik, located in the Golden Triangle Area, is the border gateway opposite Mae Sai in Thailand. It is accessible by air or by road; about 2 hours by air from Yangon to Tachileik. The Golden Triangle Paradise Resort is located on the banks of the Mekong River facing Laos and Thiland.

Kyaing Tong
Kyaing Tong is the capital city of the Golden Triangle Region. It is only 170 km away from Tachileik and it takes 3 hours by 4 WD or Sedans. There are many sites to see besides the ethnic tribes in colourful dresses. There are regular flights from Yangon to Kyaing Tong. Kyaing Tong hotels offer modern facilities at reasonable prices. Visitors are allowed to cross into this border town with Border Passes.

Myitkyina
Myitkyina is the largest town in Kachin State. From Myitkyina, visitors can tour the confluence ( Myitsone) of Maikha and Kalikha, the source of the Ayeyarwaddy River. There are regular flights from Yangon and Mandalay to Myitkyina.

Puta-O
Puta-O is another town in Kachin State surrounded by snow-peaked mountains. It is cool the whole year round and there are many varieties of citrus fruits grown in the orchards. It is the nearest town to the base camp for climbing Mt. Khakhaborazi ( 5889 metres), which is the highest mountain in Myanmar and in Southeast Asia.

Kawthaung
Formally called Victoria Point, Kawthaung is the Southern- most town of Myanmar. From Yangon, a border town in Thailand, visitors can take 20 minute boat trips to Kawthaung for sightseeing and shopping. Andaman Club on the Thahtaykyun island is located west of Kawthaung. There are regular flights from Yangon to Kawthaung and Five Star Shipping line operates Cruise Vessel M.V. Thanlwin to Kawthaung.