Since opening to the world in 2012, after decades of military rule, Myanmar is working hard to claim its spot on the world map, even though internal conflicts continue to haunt the country. Plugged-in travelers, however, cannot help but be bowled over by Myanmar’s cultural riches, like the crumbling beauty of Yangon, temple-strewn fields of Bagan, ancient capital of Mandalay and on-the-water gardens of Inle Lake.
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A lovely escape from hectic Yangon city, this Belmond–run property sits tucked away in the city’s embassy district.
Choose from 3, 4, 7 or 11-day itineraries that take you up and down the Irrawaddy River, allowing for you to see parts of Myanmar normally off-limits (or very difficult to reach on land).
The only other high-end option in downtown Yangon, the historic Strand hotel takes guests back in time to the mid-1900s in British Colonial Myanmar.
At a Glance Inle Princess is a hidden jungle refuge perched on the serene northeast bank of the lake and comprised of 46 chalets built in traditional Shan style.
At a Glance A special hotel and delicious restaurant, Inle Heritage is, at its core, the Inle Heritage Hospitality Vocational Training Centre (IHHVTC), and your stay helps fund the non-profit’s programs to help diversify income away from Inle Lake’s saturated...
It’s futile to give a rundown of the temples, pagodas and stupas of Old Bagan, as every traveler has their own encounter with this magnificent trove of Burmese history (many date as far back as the 11th century). The main...
Owned by an Australian-Burmese couple, this venerable company offers the stunning 45-minute balloon rides across the temples of Old Bagan. Their safety record is impeccable, due to the fact that they only fly when the weather conditions are perfect. If...
Presiding over Yangon, like a gleaming golden talisman, the Shwedagon Pagoda is the country’s holiest Buddhist site (eight strands of hair of the historical Buddha are said to be enshrined here). Made of solid gold, the cupola is breathtaking as...
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