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Why visit Myanmar?
Myanmar is one of the most underrated countries in Southeast Asia. Think of it like Thailand 50 years ago. Far from major tourist facilities, relatively easy to travel, few tourists and very affordable, Myanmar is an ideal destina- tion for a traveler who likes to live in an authentic country.
BeautifulandintactLandscapes: Myanmarhasgreatnaturallandscapes to offer and a wide variety. Between mountains overlooking the plains and freshwater lakes, there is plenty to do. Perfect for nature lovers, lovers of hiking and open spaces.
Calm and authenticity: Always little frequented by tourists, Myanmar has kept habits of life and traditions rooted in the past. It's as if here, time did not have its grip. Great travel opportunities off the beaten track for travel- ers looking for a change of scenery.
Smiles, smiles and smiles: In Myanmar, expect a bath of smiles! All your smiles will be returned to you. Burmese, in general, are not only friendly to tourists, but they are also eager to share with you their customs, the traditions of their country and also to discover your own culture.
A unique balloon flight: A must-see place in Myanmar, Bagan and its famous temples is one of the most impressive Buddhist sites in the world. It has more than 2000 temples and pagodas, all on only 9,900 acres. This is a remarkable show that stands before the eyes, and the best way to admire this masterpiece is to take the balloon high!
Beautiful Pagodas: No visit to Myanmar is complete without visiting the large golden pagoda Shwedagon, encrusted with 4531 diamonds and 2500 years old. Located west of Royal Lake in Yangon, the impressive Shwedagon Pagoda is the most sacred Buddhist site for Burmese.
The fishermen of Inle Lake: It's the 2nd largest lake in Myanmar. On its banks, one can admire many houses on stilts. Its particularity is the crops, especially tomatoes, that grow in the water. An amazing landscape obtained by the layout of the lake which is shallow. You will also be able to cross the famous fishermen of the lake, known for their traditional fishing techniques and very particular stance on one leg at the stern of their canoe and row ... while the other leg used to navigate the waters of Inle Lake!
Islands and idyllic beaches: The best known, Ngapali, is ideal for seaside stays to relax after a journey rich in emotions. There are many wild beaches, coves and paradise islands stretching along the coast of Myanmar.
Ecotourism: Myanmar has many forests and lush landscapes. They are home to a wide variety of wildlife: more than 7000 varieties of plants, 300 mammals, 360 reptiles or 1000 species of birds. This is an ideal setting for nature lovers and ecotourism. Myanmar has several national parks and sanctuaries to preserve the local flora and fauna such as Alungdaw Kathapa National Park (Monywa), Hlawaga National Park (Yangon), Popa Mountain Park, and many more.
Why Myanmar?
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