Myanmar (Burma)

Myanmar (Burma) is the land of smiles. Having opened tourism within the last decade, this destination is fresh, authentic and real, where you can find enchanting historic sites like Bagan, beautiful villages dotting Inle Lake and the cultural mix of Yangon.

Wake up for sunrise, and return for sunset, to spectacular nature, from beaches and islands to hills and plains, and don’t forget to smile back to the locals who greet you.

Explore 4 Travel Guides In Myanmar (Burma)

Everything You Need to Know About Inle Lake

Plan an itinerary for Inle Lake with our best tips and things to do, including how to get around Inle Lake, what to see at Inle Lake and the best activities. See our 2-day, 3-day and 4-day itineraries for planning a trip.
21 Tips For Taking a Trip to Bagan

Bagan is a must-see destination during a trip to Myanmar. We'll answer which temples can you still climb in Bagan, where to go for the best sunset and sunrise spots in Bagan (after the climbing ban) and the best ways for how to get around.
The Best Travel Tips to Know before Traveling to Yangon

You can explore Yangon with a one, two or three-day itinerary and it's not hard to visit all of the best markets, temples, landmarks and sights to see, along with some of the best food and cafes.
Things to Know Before Traveling to Myanmar (Burma)

What's it like to travel or go backpacking in Myanmar (Burma)? Here's what to know for how to prepare for a trip to Myanmar with our travel tips, itineraries and ideas for what to pack.

Our Best Travel Photos of Myanmar (Burma)

Burmese woman under tarps at Mingalar Market nyuangshwe city Inle Lake Myanmar

A dirt path leading to a group of Indian temples in Myanmar (Burma).

Two traditional Indian baskets with decorative horns displayed on a rustic wooden table.

A person is sitting on a boat in Myanmar at sunset.

A man cycling along a street in Yangon, Myanmar.

A group of colorful tin cans on a table in Myanmar (Burma) near Inle Lake.

Tall golden and white stone pagodas at the buddhist temple of Indein Myanmar at Inle Lake

A man in a boat with a net in Myanmar (Burma).

A weaving loom with orange threads found at Inle Lake, Myanmar.

A woman admiring Inle Lake from a window.

Inle Lake: Our Favorite Travel Experience

A woman walking down a city street in Yangon.

Authentic Street Photography in Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)

Off-the-Beaten-Path Myanmar (Burma) Experiences at Indein

Dancing fishermen standing on one foot at Inle Lake Myanmar

Iconic Dancing Fishermen Photos at Inle Lake, Myanmar (Burma)

The Most Beautiful Sunrises and Sunsets in Myanmar (Burma)

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