Chaung-tha Beach is located 40 km to the west of Pathein in Ayeyarwaddy Division. It is very convenient to drive from Yangon via Patheintaking about 5 hours and so most of the local people come to visit it rather than other beaches.
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Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Chaung-tha Beach
Chaung-tha Beach is located 40 km to the west of Pathein in Ayeyarwaddy Division. It is very convenient to drive from Yangon via Patheintaking about 5 hours and so most of the local people come to visit it rather than other beaches.
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Mahamuni Pagoda
It is the most ancient Buddha Image in Myanmar and it is a very magnificent Buddha image covered with gold and the coating of gold thickness is 5.9 inches. Whoever visits Mandalay from local areas or from abroad unfailingly come and pay homage to the Maha-myat-muni Buddha Image.
The Shwedagon Pagoda
The Shwedagon Pagoda is one of the World Wonders and the Landmark visible from miles around as it is towering almost 100 meters above the green cityscape of Yangon. It was believed to have been built over 2500 years ago and four Buddhas’ relics were enshrined inside it. Glittering in gold upon the holy Singuttara Hill makes the Pagoda to be magnificent and fabulous. Visitors should not miss this Pagoda as the concentrated ancient architectures reveal the greatness of the Myanmar’s Culture.
Sule Pagoda
The Sule Pagoda is also a landmark of Yangon and located in the heart of Yangon. The golden pagoda is unusual in that its octagonal shape continues right up to the bell and inverted bowl. Visitors can see the image of Nats or spirits guarding the bell which is rung by the Myanmar people after making good deeds. The marble footprints of Buddha filled with gold foils which describe the lives of Buddha will also be seen there.
Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda
This reclining Buddha Image has a length of 195 feet (59.28 meters) and a height of 100 feet (30.4 meter). This curious way of Buddhist worship seems to be an indigenous development which began during the second Innwa Period.
Bogyote Aung San Market
This Market was first named as Scott Market and nowadays called Bogyote Aung San Market in hornour of our national leader General Aung San (Daw Aung San Su Kyi’s father). It is the most popular tourist destination for shopping in Yangon and located in the downtown. A variety of Myanmar lacquer wares, gems and jewellery, etc are attractively displayed in this market.
Thanlyin
Once Thanlyin was occupied by the Portuguese in early 17th century, its surrounding offers many attractions. The old buildings will call you back to the days of Portuguese occupation. It is 45 minutes drive from Yangon passing through the1822 meter long bridge over the Bago River. Kyaik-Khauk Pagoda and Kyauk-Tan Pagoda in the creek are famous destinations around Thanlyin.
Kyite Htee Yoe Pagoda
The Kyaikhtiyo Pagodais of the most famous and ancient pagodas in Myanmar. It is situated in Kyaikhto Township. The pagoda is said to have been built during the life time of Buddha over 2400 years ago. This mystical pagoda stands on a gilded boulder, precariously perched on the edge of the hill over 1100m above sea level. The pagoda is 160km from Yangon and 11km of hiking from the base camp at Kyaikhtiyo.Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda festival is very famous for its lighting celebrations during October to March every year. Because of its unusual position and scenic beauty, the Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda is a place of worth visiting in Myanmar and the one who enjoys trekking and hiking in mountains should not miss this pagoda.
Pindaya Cave
About 45km drive from Kalaw is Pindaya that is well known for its extensive limestone caves. The caves are set deep in the hillsides and there stands at the entrance, a 15 meter high Shwe U Min Pagoda. Thousands of centuries-old Buddha images of various sizes are seated in this cave.
Inle Lake
InleLake, the treasure of the Shan State, is located about 30 km to the south of Taunggyi. This vast, marvelous and picturesque lake is 900 km above the sea level, stretched 22.4 km long and 10.2 km wide. It has a population of 150,000 and many of them live on floating islands of vegetation. InleLake is famous for its unique leg-rowers, floating islands and colorful markets. One can enjoy the boat trip to feel the peace and tranquility of the Inle Lake. The beauty of this natural and unpolluted lake matched with the amazing Shan mountain ranges will definitely occupy the heart of the visitors.
Mount Popa
Mount Popa lies 50 kilometers southeast of Bagan. Its name represents that “The Mount with various kinds of flowers.”This1,500-meter high Mount Popa was once an extinct volcano and the legendary home of the “Nats” or “Spirits”. Popa is said to be the Oasis of the dry zone as the weather is moderate and it is also a unique place for those who loves hiking and trekking in mountains.
U Bein Bridge
This 1208 meter long bridge was built with teak and this appealing and simple 200 years- old bridge is the longest teak structure in the world. Stretching along the beautiful Taungthamanlake makes an impressive view and amazing.
Mandalay Hill
The Mandalay Hill is situated to the north-east corner of Mandalay Royal Palace. It lies from north to south, its altitude being 236.5m above sea level and its height going up to 167.64m. One famous Buddha Image on the Mandalay Hill is the Image of Standing Lord Buddha at the top of the hill. The iron statues of the two snakes are well known to the visitors of Mandalay. Like a Tower given by nature, the Mandalay Hill offers a panoramic view over the golden city of Mandalay. One can take a breath taking view towards the Yan Kin Hill, the Sagaing Hill, the Min Wun Ranges, the glimmering Ayeyarwaddy and San Yoma Ranges.
Mount Zwegabin
The Zwegabin hill has a very unusual shape and rises about 650 meters steeply from the plains. It is locate in Pha-an, the capital of Kayin State. For those who are fit enough to walk up to the top, it takes about two hours to have a bird eye view over the river and the plains. There is also a pagoda and a monastery at the top of the hill and visitors can enjoy the peace and beauty of the surrounding sites from the top of the hill.
Ngapali Beach
Ngapali is one of the most beautiful beaches in Myanmar, located on the Rakhine Coast near Thandwe. It is only 45 minutes flight from Yangon and by overland, it is r hour drive along the narrow winding road over the RakhineYoma (mountain range). This unspoilt beach is very fantastic with arttractive white sand and clear water. One can taste the various kinds of seafood, take a rest under the peaceful palm shaded housesand feel the sense of tranquility.
NgweSaung Beach
This unspoilt beach stretches 15 kilometers of white sand and blue sea. As it is opened later than other beachs in Myanmar, visitors can stay in newly constructed bungalows equipped with modern facilities. Fringed with palm trees, most of the hotels face the beach.