Myanmar (Burma)
Interesting locations in Myanmar (Burma)
It is a public knowledge that Myanmar location is one of the best tourist destinations in Asia. And when talking of the great places in the country, there are more than one can believe! Among these are the states and divisions itself, where it is scattered strategically as borders to Thailand, Laos, China, India, Bangladesh, and the great seas of Bengal. Since the country is a mixture of religious beliefs and engulfed with rich culture, one can expect the best historic places in Yangon, Mandalay, and Thanlyin among the many others.
One of the best places that a tourist has to visit in Yangon is the Shwedagon pagoda that is not just a significant Myanmar location but a world-class monument. This Pagoda goes a way back to 2,500 years ago enshrining four buddhas. It is covered with 60 tons of pure gold with its ‘umbrella’ or tip is of diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. Yangon’s finest also includes the Sule Pagoda, the Kaba Aye (World Peace) Pagoda, Chauk-Htat-gyi Pagoda, National Museum, Bogyoke Aung San (Scott) Market, and Colonial Buildings.
Your tour to best Myanmar location and destinations should also include a refreshing excursion to the Hlaing River which is located across the THanlyin (Syriam) and Kyauktan. As an old seaport, it will make a good break between the visits to historic places and spiritual shrines in Yangon. Another thing to visit the place is its mid-stream Kyaik Khauk Pagoda. Other especial Myanmar location and destinations will be Twante, Htaukkyant, Bago, kyaikhtiyo, and Mawlamyine.
