Burma Things to Do Tips by Skye_Miles

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If one would had to choose only one between the various spot of Yangoon, surely this would be the Shwedagon Pagoda. This is the place where all the Burmese must come at least one time in their life. The Shwedagon Pagoda is a huge square complex, with an entrance at each side, which contain dozen of temples, stupas, statues, sacral objects etc... The central stupa, totally covered by gold, is claimed to contain 3 hair of Buddha

Bagan

A historic capital, Bagan, known as city of four million Pagodas, is the richest archaeological site in Asia. This enchanting city is situated on the eastern bank of the Ayeyarwaddy River about 193 km south of Mandalay.

The ruins of the city of Bagan covers an area of 42 sq.-km containing over 2000 edifices. The majority of these well-preserved temples and pagodas of a rich architectural heritage from the 11th to 13th century Era.

MYANMAR

Myanmar is blessed with natural scenic beauty making for landscapes that are incredibly picturesque. The country's great lakes, snowcapped mountains and unspoiled beaches are undoubtedly some of the most stunning, idyllic, and mystical places to be found anywhere on earth.

Mount Popa

Mount Popa, 1500 metres high, is an extinct volcano located about 67-km south-east of Bagan. Among the western foothills, the mountain stands a perpendicular rock formation with almost vertical sides.

The whole top is dotted with pagodas and shrines which are made accessible by a series of stairways. It is generally known as the abode of legendary "Nats" (Spirit Gods) for which the annual festival is held during the Myanmar month of Nayon (May / June).