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Yangon
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The Garden City
Yangon, the capital city, is the main gateway to Myanmar. Evergreen and cool with lush tropical trees, shady parks and beautiful lakes, Yangon has earned the name of "The Garden City of the East". Yangon was founded by King Alaungpaya on the site of a small settlement called Dagon when he conquered Lower Myanmar in 1755. The name Yangon means "End of Strife" which was anglicised as Rangon by the British. The present day Yangon covers 400 sq km and has a population of over 4 million.
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Mandalay
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The Palace City
Mandalay, well known as the "City of Gems", remains the golden
land cultural centre. Situated in the heart of Upper Myanmar, the
city lies at the hub of river routes from China and India and land
routes from the Shan massif and Siam beyond. Mandalay is the
economic and religious centre of Upper Myanmar.
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Bagan
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4-Million-Pagoda City
The World Heritage Site of Bagan is the wonder of wonders in the "Golden Land". Scattered across a vast arid plain stand over 3,000 magnificent monuments, which proclaim the piety and power of Myanmar's first empire.
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Taunggyi
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The Mountain Resort City
Taunggyi is situated over 1,400 meters above sea level. It is reached by car from Mandalay or by plane to Heho and then taking one hour drive. Taunggyi is capital city of Shan State in the eastern part of Myanmar. It is a popular summer resort. It is well known for its scenic charm and pleasantly cool climate.
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Inle
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The Floating
Town
Inle lake lies about 30km south of Taunggyi. This vast picturesque lake with its mesmerizing beauty is situated 1328 meters above sea level and surrounded by hazy blue mountains. It is best known for its floating villages and gardens on floating islands. Inle lake has a fabulous backdrop of hills with the floating gardens grow flowers, vegetables and fruits.
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Kalaw
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The Trekking City
Kalaw is situated 70 km west of Taunggyi; the capital of Shan state and about 50 km from Pindaya caves. Kalaw sits high on the western edge of the Shan Plateau and was a popular hill station in the British times. It is still a peaceful and quiet place with an atmosphere remnants of colonial era.
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Pindaya
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Wonderful Cave Town
Pindaya is a small picturesque town, situated about 45-km north of Kalaw. The road from Kalaw to Pindaya passes through the countryside of idyllic beauty. Pindaya is fame for its Caves in which thousands of centuries old Buddha images that are seated or carved and its uncommon umbrellas of local make.
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Kyaikhtiyo
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The Balancing Rock
Kyaikhtiyo is 160 km drive from Yangon with about 10 km trek uphill along a meandering trail from the base camp of Kin Pun. As you reached to the top, you will find the incredible balancing boulder stupa of
Kyaikhtiyo.
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Mrauk U
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Mrauk U
One of the best archaeological site as attraction is situated in Yakhine State, on the South-Western part of Myanmar. The ancient capital founded by Rakkhine King Minsawmon in 1433 AD.. Mrauk U period flourished between 15th century and 18th century. The city is 80 km from the north of Sittwe, port city once known as the Golden Gate by the west.
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Ngapali
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Unspoiled
Beach
The best beach resort in Myanmar, also once known as the
"Naples of the East", is located on the northern coast
in Rakhine State. Ngapali is an unpolluted, unspoiled beach
stretching over 3 km with crystal clear blue sea and clean white
sands fringed with coconut groves as far as your eyes can see.
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Chaung Tha
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Chaung Tha Beach
One of the best beaches in Ayeyarwaddy Division. Located approximately 210 km.South West of Yangon, Chaungtha beach lies hidden underneath the coconut palm trees.Accessibility is also excellent. An all weather road connects Chaungtha Beach to Pathein, the capital of Ayeyarwaddy Division.
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NgweSaung
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NgweSaung
Beach
A nine mile long NgweSaung Beach is one of the newest beaches
discovered only a few years ago. It is just an hour drive from
Pathein, the capital of Ayeyarwaddy Division. No noise of the
traffic, crowds or hawkers, one can feel the tranquality and
listen to the rhythmic sounds of the waves overlapping the shore.
It is a white sand beach with crystal clear water or blue skies.
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