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Myanmar is emerging as a preferred destination for many domestic travelers due to its proximity and affordable travel costs. With its golden temples and breathtaking landscapes, Myanmar seems to have an invisible allure for every traveler. Let's explore the most interesting things to do in this country with Mytour.
Explore Inle Lake
Inle is a freshwater lake located in the mountains about 600 km from Yangon. It is one of the two largest freshwater lakes in Myanmar, with the majority of the population living on the lake. The first thing you'll notice when you set foot on the lake is an incredibly peaceful and familiar scene, reminiscent of the tranquil villages in Vietnam.
Serenity at Inle Lake
Local farmers sowing seeds at Inle Lake - Image from the Internet
The sensation of gliding on the water, breathing in the cool breeze, is a delightful experience for any traveler. People cultivate various crops on the water's surface by creating floating beds from water hyacinth, moss, and securing them with bamboo stakes driven into the lakebed. The most popular crop grown here is tomatoes.
Local residents tending to their floating gardens - Image from the Internet
In the traditional style of Inle Lake, locals skillfully row boats using only one leg. Standing at the rear of the boat, they maintain balance with the other leg while pushing through the water, casting nets or deploying fishing traps with both hands. This unique and rare one-legged rowing technique for fishing is a must-see when visiting Inle Lake in Myanmar!
The unique one-legged boat rowing technique of the locals here - Image from the Internet
Step onto the world's longest wooden bridge
Located on the outskirts of the ancient capital Mandalay, Myanmar, the U Bein Bridge, the world's longest wooden bridge, spans the Taungthamna River, attracting locals and Buddhist devotees to admire the sunset. Built in the mid-1800s, the bridge is constructed with teak wood and has a total length of 1.2 km, featuring over 1,000 columns and thousands of planks.
U Bein Bridge in the evening is a place where young couples stroll, elderly monks share ancient Buddhist stories, groups of friends laugh and apply cool thanaka paste to each other, or curious travelers come to admire the beauty of an evening on this legendary bridge.
Girls happily chatting on the bridge - Image from the Internet
On both sides of the bridge are villages and temples, so you might spot glimpses of monks' maroon robes on the bridge. Alternatively, observe bustling boats transporting people back and forth on the river under the evening sunlight.
Silhouettes of monks against the backdrop of the evening sky - Image from the Internet
Boats ferrying tourists on the river in the twilight - Image from the Internet
The bridge has become an iconic and beloved tourist rendezvous each time visitors come to this Buddhist country.
Rediscovering the Land of Buddha
Myanmar is renowned for its land of ancient temples. Here, tourists cannot miss the opportunity to explore these temples, allowing their souls to settle and dispelling the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Visiting these temples is also a way for travelers to delve into the culture of Myanmar, as temples are where many local families spend time together. You'll encounter monks and nuns meditating or reciting scriptures for hours.
Myanmar boasts numerous temples, and visitors can choose to explore the famous Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon. Built over 2,500 years ago, the Shwedagon Pagoda is believed to house 8 strands of Buddha's hair. The main stupa of the pagoda stands at a towering height of 98 meters, adorned with over 30 tons of gold and hundreds of diamonds. Anytime you visit the Shwedagon Pagoda, you'll be mesmerized by the golden hues, creating an irresistible allure for tourists.
The golden-plated spire adorned with diamonds and precious stones - Image from the Internet
The temple has long been a pilgrimage site for Myanmar Buddhists. Locals typically circumambulate the stupa clockwise. Inside the temple, there are 7 water bowls corresponding to the 7 planets and the 7 days of the week.
Alternatively, travelers can ascend to the summit of Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda (also known as the Golden Rock) and marvel at the breathtaking landscape from the mountaintop. The Golden Rock is renowned for its precarious tilt and its surface covered in gold.
Famous for the tilting golden rock against the sky - Image from the Internet
Explore the Mystical Bagan
The city of Bagan emerges before travelers' eyes, resembling landscapes in Africa, with vast arid plains, sparse burning shrubs, and an extremely dry climate.
Electric scooters are a suitable choice for exploring Bagan - Image from the Internet
Travelers should find themselves a motorbike for the freedom to explore and witness the captivating beauty of this place. The once glorious civilization still permeates everyday life. Dusty horse-drawn roads, pedestrians yielding to passing cars, schoolchildren cycling with joy, waving small hands to greet visitors, and silent temples standing on both sides of the vast plain as timeless witnesses.
Don't forget that Bagan is renowned for its sunsets and sunrises. Visitors can experience the thrill of riding horse-drawn carriages across brick paths to reach Shwei Leik Too Temple - an ideal spot to admire the sun.
The radiant beauty of the sunrise over the Bagan landscape - Image from the Internet
Sunset in Bagan sets every gaze ablaze - Image from the Internet
In the open sky, hot air balloons gracefully ascend during the tranquil moments of sunrise and sunset, creating a serene and romantically enchanting atmosphere. It's a breathtaking scene that everyone should witness at least once in their lifetime.
The sky filled with hot air balloons - Image from the Internet
