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The Thousand Temples of Bagan & Sacred Inle Waters
The Essence of Myanmar
A land of timeless wonder: hot air balloon vistas over thousands of ancient pagodas in Bagan, leg-rowing fishermen on Inle Lake, and pristine Ngapali beaches.
Our specialists work across Putao, Hsipaw, Hill Station Train, Kengtung, Loikaw and further afield — and they have travelled every one of them.
We route each bespoke journey to your exact rhythm — supported by hand-selected luxury boutique stays, private local guides, and personal chauffeurs throughout.
Places to Visit
Top Places to Visit in Myanmar
Putao
Getting to know Putao Putao, far to Burma’s north, is bordered by both China and India, and lies beneath Mount Hkakabo Razi, Burma’s highest peak. Although the
DiscoverHsipaw
Myanmar – Getting to know Hsipaw The more adventurous traveller will find it hard not to fall in love with this dusty Shan town; many are already head-over-heel
DiscoverHill Station Train
Hill Station Train Each day a train departs Mandalay and travels a mountainous route via Maymyo (Pyin Oo Lwin) and Hsipaw before arriving 12 long hours later in
DiscoverKengtung
Getting to know Kengtung A Shan trading town near the Chinese border in Burma’s far east, Kengtung town sits amongst a large rural population of traditional tri
DiscoverLoikaw
Myanmar – Getting to know Loikaw On a wide area of level ground in Kayah State, within the misty landscape of the Karen Hills, nestles Loikaw: the state capital
DiscoverMawlamyine & Hpa An
Myanmar – Getting to know Mawlamyine & Hpa An Six or so hours’ drive south-east of Yangon, on the Andaman coast, sits Mawlamyine – formerly Moulmein – Myanmar’s
DiscoverKyaiktiyo
Kyaiktiyo: The Golden Rock A remarkable example of Buddhist devotion, the Golden Rock is quite literally a huge granite boulder, covered in gold leaf layers whi
DiscoverAyeyarwady
Ayeyarwady: An Introduction Flowing south through Myanmar and into the Andaman Sea, the Ayeyarwady (also spelled ‘Irrawaddy’) is Myanmar’s biggest river, and a
DiscoverNgapali Beach
Myanmar – Getting to know Ngapali Beach Ngapali Beach (pronounced Na-pal-ly) is that tropical beach – the quiet one, that none of your friends have been to, tha
DiscoverSittwe
Sittwe: An Introduction On Myanmar’s north-western coast in the state of Rakhine, gazing out over the Bay of Bengal, Sittwe is a long-established harbour city t
DiscoverMrauk U
Mrauk U: An Introduction Nestled just below the border with Bangladesh on Burma’s far west coast in the state of Rakhine, the ancient capital of Mrauk U is anot
DiscoverMaymyo
Maymyo: An Introduction The former British Colonial hill station of Maymyo, also known as Pyin Oo Lwin, sits at an altitude of 3510 feet, offering a respite fro
DiscoverYangon
In nearly every Myanmar tour, Yangon is usually the first and foremost stop as it is the country's must-visit tourist attraction, most bustling commercial hub a
DiscoverTaungoo
Situated 220 kilometers (170 miles) north of Yangon, towards the northeastern end of Bago Region, Taungoo (also known as Toungoo) is a city renowned for its are
DiscoverTaunggyi
Situated about 10 kilometers southeast of Mandalay and 500 kilometers north of Yangon, Taunggyi, meaning 'huge mountain' in Burmese, is the fifth largest city o
DiscoverSagaing
Sagaing is one of the most important religious centers in the world, especially for Buddhism, with nearly 600 monasteries and convents overflowing with young no
DiscoverPyin oo Lwin
The town of Pyin Oo Lwin (also spelled Pyin U Lwin) is a pleasant hill town popular for Myanmar's visitors from major cities to rest during summers and for fore
DiscoverPindaya
Situated about 40 kilometers north of Kalaw, Pindaya is a township belonging to Taunggyi District, Shan State, Myanmar. Its principal town is also named Pindaya
DiscoverNgwe Saung
Situated to the west of Myanmar in the Bay of Bengal, about 30 miles from Pathein, the capital city of Ayeyarwaddy Division where the traditional umbrella and c
DiscoverThandwe
Thandwe is known as not only a tourism destination but also a trading area. Located in western part of Myanmar, this town is very ancient, said to have been at
DiscoverMergui
One of the least known parts but very beautiful area of Myanmar is Mergui Archipelago, which is previously named Mergui Archipelago. Myeik once belonged to the
DiscoverMonywa
If you are Buddhism followers or love the beauty of Buddha architecture, it will be a big mistake if you pass Monywa, one of the attractions in Myanmar. This ci
DiscoverMingun
If you've arrived at Mandalay and Sagaing, your journey will not be completed without visiting Mingun which is rich in historical memorials and Buddhist edifies
DiscoverMandalay
Located approximated 600 kilometers north of Yangon, along the Ayeyarwaddy River (meaning 'mother of water'), Mandalay is Myanmar's second largest city as well
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