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Shwedagon Paya   Rangoon

Shwedagon Paya, Rangoon

 59 Reviews  Located in the north side of the paya, this temple built after the Mahabodhi temple in Bodhgaya is totally different in syle from the rest of the buildings of the complex. The temple was built by... 

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Ananda Temple   Bagan

Ananda Temple, Bagan

 28 Reviews  The stucco and other features of the temple were restored in the late 18th century in the Middle Konbaung Era style and on the temple's 900th anniversary in 1990, the temple spires were gilded. The... 

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Amarapura / U Bein bridge   Mandalay

Amarapura / U Bein bridge, Mandalay

 7 Reviews  A very impresssive construction of more than 200 years old, the bridge is one of the icons of Myanmar. It´s used by locals as a place to relax and socialise. A nice walk with great views; it has five... 

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Bogyoke (Scott) Market   Rangoon

Bogyoke (Scott) Market, Rangoon

 8 Reviews  It´s the main bazaar of Yangon, located in Pabedan township. The market is housed in a beautiful colonial building built in 1926 and named after James George Scott (a British civilian who introduced... 

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Gubyaukgyi temple   Bagan

Gubyaukgyi temple, Bagan

 8 Reviews  Gubyaukgyi Temple (Wetkyi-in)Close to Wetkyi-in village, this 13th-century 'cave temple' has an Indian-style spire like the Mahabodhi Pagoda in Bagan. It is interesting for the fine frescoes of scenes... 

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Shwenandaw Kyaung (Teak Temple)   Mandalay

Shwenandaw Kyaung (Teak Temple), Mandalay

 12 Reviews  Known locally as the Teak Monastery, this interesting building once served as the royal apartments for King Mindon, later it was converted into a Buddhist Monastery. One of the few original buildings... 

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Sule Paya   Rangoon

Sule Paya, Rangoon

 20 Reviews  Wherever you live in Yangon , firstly go to the city center ( Sule Paya ) by bus , to get Sule Paya you can take any bus in Yangon , ( be sure the way ! ) Take the Photos of Sule Paya with city view... 

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Sulamani Temple   Bagan

Sulamani Temple, Bagan

 8 Reviews  Sulamani Pagoda meaning "Crowning Jewel", was built in 1181 by King Narapati Sithu, who reigned from 1174 to 1211.Combining the horizontal planes of the Early period with the vertical lines of the... 

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Sandamani (Sanda Muni) Paya   Mandalay

Sandamani (Sanda Muni) Paya, Mandalay

 9 Reviews  The Sandamani pagoda , ( named so because it contains the largest iron Buddha, the “Sandamani”, a statue weighting 18.562 metric tons frequently moving around because of wars and the shift of capitals... 

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Botatung Paya   Rangoon

Botatung Paya, Rangoon

 8 Reviews  This interesting Pagoda is one of the three Yangon´s big three Payas. The pagoda was named in honor of the 1,000 generals who escorted the Buddha relics from India to Myanmar 2,000 years ago. Is said... 

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Shwesandaw Paya   Bagan

Shwesandaw Paya, Bagan

 7 Reviews  And finally Shwesandaw, the most famous viewpoint of Bagan. A pyramid-style pagoda with five terraces leading to the circular top. King Anawratha built this temple in the middle of it´s kingdom. Be... 

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Palace Complex / Fort   Mandalay

Palace Complex / Fort, Mandalay

 8 Reviews  The palace is surrounded by this impressive moat (260 ft-wide), a canal supplies water to it. There are five original bridges around, after crossing the bridge of the main entrance you will find that... 

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Karaweik Royal Barge   Rangoon

Karaweik Royal Barge, Rangoon

 4 Reviews  Karaweik (the legendary birld-mount of Vishnu) is an attraction on its own in Kandawgyi lake. It is a huge reproduction of a royal barge that sits (it doesn't float) on the eastern edge of the lake.... 

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Dhammayangyi Pahto   Bagan

Dhammayangyi Pahto, Bagan

 12 Reviews  This huge temple is visible from all Bagan, and is the largest temple in the site, it´s also known as the bad luck temple. It was built in the 12th century in the similar style of Ananda but it could... 

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Mandalay Hill   Mandalay

Mandalay Hill, Mandalay

 17 Reviews  A good experience while in Mandalay is a visit to the top of Mandalay Hill..at nearly two hundred and fifty meters the view out over the Palace and the Shan Hills is worth the effort..I parked my... 

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Chaukhtatgyi Paya   Rangoon

Chaukhtatgyi Paya, Rangoon

 5 Reviews  A picture of me with the Buddha statue in the back showing the scale and perspective of the statue. There are some beams with the name of donors and the amount of their contribution surrounding the... 

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Gaw Daw Palin temple, Old Bagan   Bagan

Gaw Daw Palin temple, Old Bagan, Bagan

 8 Reviews  This large temple was built by King Nantaungmya in 1218. The temple is known to be the last Myanmar Style temple built in Bagan. The name is a misreading of the Pali word for 'Blessings of the Three... 

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Kuthodaw Paya   Mandalay

Kuthodaw Paya, Mandalay

 9 Reviews  Located at the foot of Mandaly Hill, the Kuthodaw Paya (Mahalawka Marazein Kuthodaw Pagoda) complex is one of the most interesting places in the city. The Paya was built during the reign of the Mindon... 

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World War II cemetery   Rangoon

World War II cemetery, Rangoon

 4 Reviews  The roads in Myanmar much better for the tourist destination now. Even monsoon time in Myanmar good enough to make a good trip. I would like to suggest you, you should better to visit Central Myanmar,... 

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Shwezigon Paya   Bagan

Shwezigon Paya, Bagan

 10 Reviews  The king built Shwezigon to be a massive reliquary to enshrine a collection of relics, including the Buddha's frontal and collar bones, a copy of the tooth relic at Kandy, Sri Lanka, and an emerald... 

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Mahamuni (Big) Paya   Mandalay

Mahamuni (Big) Paya, Mandalay

 8 Reviews  Accoding to the legend during the visit of the Gautama Buddha to Dhanyawad in Rakhine State (554 Bc) in his mission of spread Buddhism, after his teachings the Buddha where insisted by the king to... 

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Strand Hotel   Rangoon

Strand Hotel, Rangoon

 3 Reviews  The Strand Hotel is nothing short of a national landmark. It speaks of a time all but gone, and is the very height of colonial refinement. It is almost inevitably equated with the Raffles Hotel in... 

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Thatbyinnyu Temple   Bagan

Thatbyinnyu Temple, Bagan

 9 Reviews  Thatbyinnyu Temple, the highest temple in Bagan, rises to 66 metres, standing proudly on the plain and is located just inside the southeastern corner of the old city wall. It was built by King... 

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Mingun Paya   Mandalay

Mingun Paya, Mandalay

 4 Reviews  The main attraction of Mingun (and most probably of all the ancient cities around Madnalay) is the ruined Mingun Paya, an functioning Buddhist temple with the remains of a massive stupa begun by King... 

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Kandawgyi Park and Lake   Rangoon

Kandawgyi Park and Lake, Rangoon

 3 Reviews  I was impressed by the expansive acres of land that are transformed into public parks. Nevertheless none of them lies in the very centre of the town (which reflects in a chaotic atmosphere). From... 

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VISITING !!!! TAKE SOMETHING FOR THE CHILDREN

by DennyP

MYANMAR Thinking of visiting Myanmar (Burma) !!! If so, Please think of the children and take along some small gifts. I decided before leaving Bangkok that I would go to the supermarket and buy some small note pads , Pens, Pencils and other various small items for the children. I found this to be a relly rewarding experiece as this made many kids happy.This also, I found was much better than the practice a lot of travellers doby giving the children money. This then creates a beggar mantality with the children and is not good. The children I gave all my gifts to were just so happy to receive these gift items that their parents really could not afford to give them.Just a simple gift bought me many happy smiles and thank you's. So, if you're going to vist Burma ...Don't forget the children I always made sure that I never gave any children gifts without being in the presence of their...

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Bago

by Mique

One of the biggest attractions in Bago is the huge burmese python who is residing in one of the monasteries. Not sure if many westerners actually get here since each time i'm here we seem to be far and wide the only ones there. But it is a sight to behold. My dad who can make fair estimates of weight and length guesses that the snake is about 4-5 meters long, a wooping 40-50 cm wide (and he saw the snake after she'd been almost 3 months in meditation during Waso when she is fasting), and weights about a 150 kilo. The man who was with the snake that time said that they need 5 people to carry her around if they need to place her somewhere else. But she takes her morning bath on her own. According to the monastery (and the old monk who loved there ever since he was very young and who unfortunately died recently at the age of 103) the snake is around a 115 -117 years old. Westerners are...

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Kaungmudaw Pagoda- an iconic pagoda in Sagaing

by petert51

Kaungmudaw Pagoda is the largest stupa in Myanmar and is well-known for its large white-washed edifice and large dome. Its circumference is 57m and the dome rises 46m in the shape of a perfect hemisphere. It looks like the moon.The distinctive dome-shaped stupa is thought to be a replica of Ruwanwelisaya, the Great Stupa, also known as Mahathupa, in Ceylon now Sri Lanka, but according to another popular story it was modelled on the breast of King Tharlon’s favourite wife.Around the base of the Zedi are 812 stone pillars, images of Nats can be seen in the 120 niches that circle the base. The details of the pagoda's construction are recorded on them.Kaungmudaw Pagoda which has been white-washed since its construction has recently been painted gold in January 2011 for the first time in its 375-year history. It will now look like the golden sun.

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Mahamuni Pagoda, Mandalay

by petert51

The Maha Myat Muni Paya, often referred to as the Mahamuni Pagoda, is the holiest pilgrimage site in Mandalay, and the second holiest in Myanmar after the Golden Rock. The Mahamuni Pagoda was built in 1784 by King Bodawpaya. The principal image within the pagoda is the Mahamuni Buddha. It is thought to have been built in about 150AD and later brought to Mandalay. It is the most reverred Buddha image in Mandalay.The "lumpy" appearance of the lower part of the statue today is due to the generations of devotees who have adhered offerings of small squares of gold leaf to the image.

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Bawrithat Pagoda

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Perhaps only 500m down a flat dirt track south of Nyaung Shwe along the canal to Inle Lake is the small township of Nanthe. At Nanthe is a fantastic pagoda called Bawrithat. Built about 1050 by King Anawrahta it is very well maintained. The very tall statue of Buddah can be seen from the boats going in and out of Inle Lake.

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Yangon-more photos.

by das123my

The Circular Railway in Yangon is not as modern to the LRT in other cities around the world.Neverthless it plays a important role in connecting the outer region of Yangon by providing cheap transport.Many people besides using this transport also bring their goods to Yangon.

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Yangon - more photos

by das123my

Indians largely tamils form a sizeable population in Yangon or Mandalay.Like their counterpart in SE Asia (Malaysia,Singapore,Medan,etc) they were bought by the British colonist to work in the plantation,civil service and other areas.Many indians have left Burma in the 60's due to racial riots Today the remaining indians are involved in small business like jewellery,restuarant,money changers and others

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Yangon

by das123my

Yangon also known as Rangoon is one of the great cities of the British Empire before the 60's.Today it has decline because of poor infrastructure but it is still the largest city in Myanmar.The city has left behind a large number of British colonial buildings in fact the largest in SE Asia.

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Thingyan: Burmese new year

by Mique

Well, that is a very wet occasion i can tell you that. During the water festival (the days before new year) i was drenched every single moment except for the time i had just changed into a set of dry clothes. And that dry state did only last as long as i stayed indoors. Being an obvious foreigner people came even running after me just so that they could pour/throw/squeeze/.... water over me. If i was lucky it was a little water and warm. But most of the time the water came by buckets. Though many people asked if it was ok that they did it. Or explained to me that it was part of the new year tradition. It was great being able to walk around again without being assaulted all the time the day the festival had ended. I had an absolute fantastic time though and so thoroughly enjoyed myself. Of course i also got into the spirit and soon had my own water bottle filled to the brim so i could...

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BAGAN

by das123my

Bagan located in central Burma is once the capital of ancient Burma.It is famous for its many ancient temples lying on a vast open plain.Some of its famous temples are Ananda temple,Shwezion Pagoda and Thatbyinnyu temple and many others which are less significant.It is noted that a visit to Bagan is a must if one sets foot on Burma.

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The Kandawgyi Palace Hotel  Rangoon

 11 Reviews and 191 Opinions  Kandawgyi Palace hotel is located on the shore of Royal Lake. I hope these pics will help you to... 

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The Hotel @ Tharabar Gate  Bagan

 1 Review and 155 Opinions  I can't tell whether this hotel is better or worse than other 4* hotels in Bagan, but I'd heartedly... 

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Hotel By The Red Canal, Mandalay  Mandalay

 1 Review and 240 Opinions  Great hotel, arguably our favorite in Myanmar. You can tell the owners put a lot of thought into... 

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  4. Inle Lake Things to Do
  5. Ngapali Things to Do
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  21. Mingun Things to Do
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