Myanmar

Ancient Burma: golden temples, barefoot monks and a country awakening

Myanmar is Southeast Asia from decades ago: authentic, spiritual, without the crowds. A country of golden pagodas, monks in dawn procession and people who smile despite everything.

Myanmar (former Burma) is one of Southeast Asia's most fascinating and complex countries. Isolated for decades by military dictatorship, it opened to tourism in the 2010s revealing intact treasures: Bagan's 2,000 temples spread across the plain, Shwedagon Pagoda gleaming like gold over Yangon, Inle Lake with fishermen rowing with one leg. It is a deeply Buddhist country where maroon-robed monks are part of daily scenery. Every dawn, thousands walk streets collecting alms. Spirituality permeates everything: Burmese make offerings to Buddha several times daily, temples are full of devotees, pagodas shine with donated gold leaf. Myanmar's political situation is complicated. After the 2021 military coup, the country lives a humanitarian crisis. Travelling to Myanmar is a personal decision requiring good information. Main tourist areas (Yangon, Bagan, Inle, Mandalay) are generally safe, but the situation can change.

Bagan

UNESCO · 2,000 temples

Bagan

The plain of temples: over 2,000 11th-13th century pagodas and stupas scattered to the horizon. Balloon sunrise, cycling among ruins, golden sunsets.

Yangon

Former capital · Shwedagon

Yangon

The country's largest city. Golden Shwedagon Pagoda, decaying colonial architecture, bustling markets. Urban Myanmar.

Inle Lake

Life on water

Inle Lake

Fishermen rowing with one leg, floating villages, gardens on water, teak monasteries. A unique ecosystem and fascinating lake culture.

Mandalay

Last royal capital · Crafts

Mandalay

The last capital of the Burmese kingdom. Royal palace, Mandalay Hill, U Bein Bridge at sunset, artisan workshops. Pure Burmese culture.

Golden Rock

Kyaiktiyo · Pilgrimage

Golden Rock

A golden rock in impossible balance at cliff edge, crowned by a stupa. One of Myanmar's most sacred pilgrimage sites.

Hsipaw and Kalaw

Shan mountains · Trekking

Hsipaw and Kalaw

The Shan State mountains: trekking among ethnic minority villages, tea plantations, waterfalls, rural and mountainous Myanmar.

The plain of a thousand temples

Bagan at sunrise is one of Asia's most awe-inspiring spectacles. Thousands of pagodas and stupas emerging from mist as the sun tints everything gold. A landscape that seems from another world.

Experiences

Myanmar offers experiences combining deep spirituality, unique landscapes and a culture that remained isolated for decades.

Balloon sunrise over Bagan

Floating over the temple plain as the sun rises. Thousands of pagodas beneath you, mist lifting, Irrawaddy gleaming in distance. Magical.

Shwedagon at sunset

Myanmar's most sacred pagoda, covered in tons of gold and thousands of diamonds. At sunset, when lights come on and devotees pray, it's hypnotic.

Inle Lake fishermen

Sailing the lake at dawn among floating gardens, watching Intha fishermen row with one leg. Visiting lotus silk workshops, teak monasteries.

U Bein Bridge at sunset

The world's longest teak bridge: 1.2 km crossing Taungthaman Lake. At sunset, with monks and locals crossing, it's one of Myanmar's iconic images.

A country of deep faith

Myanmar is one of the world's most devoutly Buddhist countries. Maroon-robed monks are part of daily scenery, pagodas shine with donated gold, and spirituality permeates every aspect of life.

We work with Myanmar's finest accommodations: from charming boutique hotels to exceptional luxury properties in privileged locations.

The Strand

Yangon

Aureum Palace

Bagan

Inle Princess Resort

Lago Inle

Sanctum Inle Resort

Lago Inle

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