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Location / Language of Myanmar

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Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Myanmar

1. Yangon – The former capital is one of the most attractive destinations and Lively Cities and is home the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar – the elegant Shwedagon pagoda.
2. Inle Lake - Inle Lake with its natural beauty, is the place to be best known by the fishermen with unique fishing methods, just rowing with one leg.
3. Ancient City of Mrauk U - Mrauk U is one of the most beautiful cities to visit in Myanmar and it is also the 2nd largest centre of temples in Myanmar.
4. Bagan - With a repertoire of the massive Buddhist temple, built by King Pagan over many centuries, Bagan is undoubtedly one of the greatest archaeological sites on earth that you should never miss.
5. Ngapali Beach – Ngapali is one of the most beautiful tropical beaches on the Bay of Bengal, in Rakhine State - the main feature of this destination is an idyllic stretch of endless white sand and the coastline of palm trees.
6. Mandalay - Mahamuni Buddha image, Shwenandaw, Kuthodaw and the complex architecture of Mandalay Hill are the main tourist attractions of Mandalay.
7. Golden Rock Pagoda – Golden Rock Pagoda, also known as Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda is situated on a protruding rock on a mountain making it a fabulous spot to visit.
8. Hpa An – A short visit to the morning market in downtown Hpa An is an exciting experience to see colorful vendors, stalls with full of products blending with the bustling sounds of local people.
9. Kengtung Tong – Kengtung Tong, the capital of the Golden Triangle area, and is home to numerous Burmese ethnic tribes so it offers you a chance to soak in the cultural diversity of different groups.
10. Putao - As the gateway to the Himalayas, this area has the richest biological diversity in the world, with an average of 30 to 40 new species of flora and faunas discovered each year.

Things You Must Do in Myanmar

1. Witness The Sunset At Shwedagon Pagoda – Viewing the sunset from Shwedagon Pagoda is the best way to soak in the natural beauty and blessed vibes of this site.
2. Walking on U Bein Bridge – Walking on the world’s oldest and longest bridge is an experience of its own kind with its unsteady teak wood.
3. Trek through the Kalaw Region – One can spend two days to a week trekking through this scenic region. And don’t miss the home cooked meals by the locals along the way.
4. Dive into the serene Mergui Archipelago - Head to the Mergui Archipelago to view some of the unique vibrant fishes and explore the marine life underwaters.
5. Shopping in Yangon Market - Most of these places are famous for their food stalls that you can stop by while you shop for souvenirs, clothes, and accessories.

Food on the Plate

• Tea Leaf Salad - This is the most popular Myanmar food. To make the dish, the sour, slightly bitter leaves are mixed by hand with shredded cabbage, sliced tomatoes, nuts and peas.
• Shan style Rice - Known as fish rice, this Shan dish is among the most typical Myanmar food.
• Curry - The curry is a delicious meal to try with pork, fish, shrimp, beef or mutton.
• Nangyi Thoke - Tourists will love to try dry noodle dishes and the most popular one is Nangyi Thoke.
• Mohinga - This tempting dish is made from round rice noodles served in a herbal-based broth, with the crunchy pith of banana tree.