TAUNGGYI
Taunggyi, over 1430 metres above sea-level, is the capital of Shan State.
It is a hill station, cool and pleasant all the year round. The market on
each fifth day is crowded with ethnic minorities in their traditional
dresses. The journey from Taunggyi down to Inle Lake area takes about an
hour.
Hightlights in Taunggyi
- Hot-air balloon competition
MRAUK U
This 15th century ancient city of Rakhine Kingdom is know for its old temples with wall paintings of Indian cultural influence. A regular passenger boat takes hours from Sittwe
(Akyab) to Mrauk U. Special speed boat with 20 seats takes only 2½ hours. It is also accessible by road from Sittwe via Ponnakyun and
Kyauktaw. The Mahamuni Shrine, one of the famous Pagodas in Myanmar, is situated 30 km from Mrauk U. Regular flights from Yangon to Sittwe takes about one hour and 30 minutes. Shitthaung Pagoda, Dukkanthein Pagoda, Andawthein Shrine are some of the sites to see in Mrauk U.
Hightlights in Mrauk U
Fortress-like temple, Dukkanthein Pagoda, 80,000 Buddha lmages in
Shitthaung Pagoda
KYAIKHTIYO
This mystical pagoda stands on a golden gilded boulder, precariously
perched on the edge of the hill over 1100km above sea-level. Kyaikhto, the
town at the foot of the hill, is about 160km from Yangon. It is a
11kilometer uphill climb for the hikers from Kinpun base camp.
There is
also a steep winding road for 4-wheel drive cars from the base to the nearest point of the pagodas. There are many legends about the Pagoda and
the 'nats' or 'spirits'. Kyaikhto Hotel and Golden Rock Hotel have modern
facilities for tourists.
Hightlights in Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda - The Golden Rock (The world famous)
- Kyee-pa-zat
- Ya-the Mountain
- Weik-zar Mountain
- Kyauk-htat-gyi Pagoda
Ngapali Beach
Located on the Rakhine coast and known as the "Naples of the
East", supposed to have been named after by Italians who had been
there during the first Angelo-Burmese war, Ngapali is one of the beautiful
beaches in Myanmar. This unspoiled beach streatching over 3 km with blue
sea, white sand and swaying palm trees is 35 minutes' flight from Yangon.
By overland, 14 hours' drive along the narrow winding road over the
Rakhine Yoma after crossing the Ayeyarwaddy River at Pyay (Prome). There
is an 18-hole golf course about 15 minutes' drive from the beach. A wide
choice of hotels from first-class Bay View Hotel and Sandoway Beach Resort
to standard Ngapali Beach, and Silver Beach.
Chaungtha Beach
Chaung-tha beach is located 40 km to the west of Pathein (Bassein), is
the jump-off point for the Southern beach resort. Chaungtha is beautiful
beach in Myanmar, like Ngapali beach. There are no air links between
Yangon and Chaungtha. It is a very convenient drive from Yangon via
Pathein taking about 5 hours. There are bungalow type hotels along the
beach with modern facilities. Chaung-tha is a relatively new resort. The
long, unspoilt and almost deserted beach of purest white sand and
crystal-clear blue water is one of the most beautiful sports in the world.
Ngwe Hsaung Beach
Ngwe Hsaung, Myanamr's latest beach resort has the longest shore 9 miles.
It is also located just 29 miles from Pathein in the Ayeyawaddy Division.
This unspoil beach stretches 15 km of white sand and blue sea. There are
newly constructed bunglows with local flavour but equipped with modern
facilities. Fringed with palm trees, all hotels face the beach.
KanThaya Beach
Located 290 km from Yangon near Gwa on the Rakhine Coast, Kanthaya Beach
is accessible by an 8 hours drive from Yangon over forested mountain road.
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SOME HIGHLIGHTS OF MYANMAR
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Mawlamyine
- The beautiful old colonial buildings
- The fast moving Than-lwin (Salween) River
- Seafood and beautiful pagodas
Pyay
- Thayekhittaya
- Shwesandaw Pagoda
- Shwemyatman Pagoda
- Hmawzar Museum
Pyindaya
- Shwe U Min Cave
- Umbrella industry
- Pa Laung Tribe Village
KALAW
- Peaceful summer resort hill station
- The Pa-O, Pa-laung and Da-nu ethnic
- Home of the Palaungs
HSIPAW
- Shan Palace
- The Bawgyo Paya
LASHIO
- Chinese Quan Yin San Temple
- Hot Spring
KYAING TONG (KENGTUNG)
- Ancient royal palaces
- The Wa, Shan, Akha and Lahu ethnic
- British colonial architecture |
PATHEIN
- Colourful hand-painted umbrellas, parasols
- The scenic waterfront area
- Excursions to the small beach resort
CHAUNG THA BEACH
- The beach with modern facilities
- Beautiful Bungalow type hotel
NGWE SAUNG BEACH
- White sand and blue sea
- Fringed with palm trees
NGAPALI BEACH
- White sand and clear water
- Gorgeous hotel facilities
- Fishing villages
SITTWE
- Kaladan River
- Sittwe Museum
- Sittwe Viewpoint
THANDWE (SANDOWAY)
- Sandaw Paya
- Nandaw Paya
- Andaw Paya
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