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Travel in Myanmar?
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Travel in Myanmar?

There is a lot to do in Myanmar. Myanmar has impressive temples, beautiful nature and breathtaking beaches. Within Myanmar there is political unrest and interreligious tensions. As a tourist you will not notice much of this. The population is downright friendly and welcomes tourists with open arms.
Cycle to the temples in Bagan early in the morning, and climb to the top of one of the temples to watch the rising sun. A beautiful sight where hundreds of temples are slowly illuminated and hot air balloons decorate the sky. Use your bike to cruise through the park for the rest of the day so that you can admire the temples and markets.
Take a boat trip on Inle Lake. During this trip you will sail past temples, see how traditional fishermen use local techniques for the catch of the day, pass traditional weaving houses and sail past the houses of Long Necks. It is recommended to go early in the morning or late afternoon so that you can also enjoy a beautiful sunrise or sunset. Don't forget to rent a bike here to discover the most beautiful places around the lake and in the surrounding mountain area.
Walk from Inle Lake to Kalaw in two or three days. This beautiful tour, which you must take with a guide, takes you past the most beautiful forests, arable land and remote, traditional villages, where you will also spend the night(s).
Myanmar has the longest coastline in Asia, which is characterized by beautiful white beaches and blue sea. The beaches are still relatively rarely visited by tourists because it is often an undertaking to get there due to impassable roads. Nevertheless, it is certainly worth visiting, for example, Ngapali or Ngwe Saung, these locations are already more accessible in terms of transport and accommodation.
Visit the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon and go to the Bogyoke Aung San market for beautiful handmade items. It is also the city where the Myanmarese politician Aung San Suu Kyi stayed during years of house arrest. From Mandalay, take an excursion to Amarpura, an old royal city with the longest wooden pedestrian bridge in the world (1,200 meters). The bridge made of teak is a relaxing place and walking route for the many monks from the nearby Mahagandhayon monastery, all of which gives the bridge a special appearance. From the bridge you have a beautiful view of the surroundings.
Bagan was the former capital of the Pagan empire and has the largest number of Buddhist temples, ruins and stupas in the world (more than a thousand). Bagan is also a place of pilgrimage for Theravada Buddhists.
Lake Inle is especially known for its villages built on stilts and the floating markets and gardens. Take a boat trip to Ywama or to one of the markets and visit the villages around the lake by bike.
Ngapali is characterized by quiet white sandy beaches and crystal clear water. Beach and sea at the Bengal Bay.
Be aware of the political situation. Even in a teahouse there can be informers who can overhear a discussion you are having with the locals. A few negative comments can land these people in jail. So make sure you listen carefully when people are alone, but don't tempt them to make statements in public places. Also don't try to extract stories from people. The Burmese prefer not to talk about their ideas about the regime for fear of their safety.
The rainy season, from June to October, in the south is not very pleasant; a lot of rain and humidity that can rise to 95%. Tip: Travel further north, where it is relatively dry.
The end of the Burma railway line in Thanbyuzayat is now a small commercial museum, where there is little scientific evidence regarding the information provided.