About
An affordable, underrated gem with colorful temples and golden pagodas.
Why go
- The history, culture and overall vibe here is different to anywhere else
- Authentic and beautiful country with lovely people
- Most authentic country i have visited this year
Must try
- Bagan
- Hpa-an
- Inle lake
- Golden pagodas
- Tofu nway
Pro tips
- Black market exchange rate makes it affordable
- Best time to visit is november to february
- Hitchhiked across myanmar
- Travel along the ayeyarwady (irrawaddy) river
- Visit tanintharyi coast to admire mergui archipelago
Good to know
- Ongoing civil conflict within the country
- Often felt uneasy walking around at night
- Nearly got robbed on first day, twice
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