"Burma by luiggi" Burma by luiggi

Burma Travel Guide: 3,746 reviews and 10,033 photos

Burma lies between the Tibetan plateau and the Malayan peninsula. Mountain ranges to the east, north and west surround a central valley where the Irrawaddy, Sittang and Salween rivers flow. Most of the population are concentrated in this area where rice is grown. The climate is tropical with monsoon rains between May and October. Rainforests extend over most of the country. Deforestation has been responsible for the destruction of two-thirds of the country’s tropical forest.

Last visit to Burma: Sep 1996
Intro Updated Nov 21, 2002
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Border Thailand - Burma Favorites (3)

Border Thailand - Burma at Mae Sai. more travel advice

Tachilek Favorites (3)

This city opposite Mae Sai is where visitors flock to explore the villages and towns of Myanmar (Burma) now that... more travel advice

The hill tribes Favorites (3)

The hill tribes generally live in the remote, forested mountain regions that lie along all of Myanmar's borders. Most of... more travel advice

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Pawtuxet Jan 15, 2004 at 8:38 PM

Fascinating.
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acemj Aug 13, 2003 at 4:30 AM

A place I'd love to see. Great photos and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
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eelaine Jul 31, 2003 at 12:39 AM

good info.. i'm considering a visit to burma via thailang.. thanks! :)
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nomorewars Jun 16, 2003 at 12:32 AM

Definitely a page worthy of praise.
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Sharrie Jan 18, 2003 at 4:50 AM

Would love to hear more about this amazing country :-)
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undermysky Nov 15, 2002 at 10:43 PM

Tachilek is a nice border town on the edge of the armed jungle. 50 baht for locals to cross in peace, 500 baht under border closure... Looking forward to the blue...
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herzog63 Aug 21, 2002 at 3:18 PM

Great Info! Hope to be there in March
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orlikins Aug 16, 2002 at 12:15 PM

such a contrasting culture:)
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shellseeker May 11, 2002 at 12:58 AM

Myanmar is top on my list!!!
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greebo Mar 21, 2002 at 12:46 AM

More please, very interesting place, I have family connection