The commercial capital of Myanmar is Yangon. In 1755, King Alaungpaya, the founder of Konbaungset Dynasty, to accomplish to reunite the whole of Myanmar, conquered Dagon. At that time, it was just a fishing village.The King gave the name “Yangon”.

Mandalay is located in central Myanmar. The city situated on the Eastern back of Ayeyarwaddy River. It is also known asYatanabon Naypyitaw which means Gem City. It was established in 1857 by King Mindon. Today, it is largest city next to Yangon.

What to wear, carry – Casual and light clothing is recomended but not skimpy dress nor those that may offend the reserved nature of Myanmar. Light sweater or jackdt will be useful early in the morning and late evening during cold season. Shoes and other footwear must be removed before entering pagodas, temples, monasteries and other religious buildigs and homes. A pair of Myanmar slippers will be very useful.

Known as the “Oasis of dry zone”, Popa is a steep sided volcanic peak dedicated to the legendary “nat” spirits of Myanmar. The mountain itself is considered to be sacred- a sort of Mt. Olympus, an abode of the Gods. Set amid lovely hill and forest scenery. Popa- a great extinct volcano last active 250,000 years ago, is a forest clad landmark rising to 1,520 meters from the flat, surrounding Myingan Plains.

Mrauk-U is an ancient city in the Rakhine State, which is situated in the western part of the Union of Myanmar.Mrauk-U is also a place where cultural heritages have flourished for many years.The Rakhine State is close to the Bay of Bengal and the coastal region is full of rocks and reefs and may be that is why so many stone-sculptures can be seen as ancient cultural crafts in the Rakhine region.

What to wear, carry – Casual and light clothing is recomended but not skimpy dress nor those that may offend the reserved nature of Myanmar. Light sweater or jackdt will be useful early in the morning and late evening during cold season. Shoes and other footwear must be removed before entering pagodas, temples, monasteries and other religious buildigs and homes. A pair of Myanmar slippers will be very useful.

This vast lake is located in the heart of Shan State which shares borders with Thai & Laos. And it climbs up to over 900 metres above sea level and outrageously beautiful. Inle Lake is located in the mountains so it is cooler than other areas. More than 30 hill tribes are living in the mountains.This vast picturesque lake, 900 metres above sea-level, is one of the main tourist attractions in Myanmar. The lake, 22 km long and 10 km across, has a population of some 150,000, many of whom live on floating islands of vegetation. Inle Lake, natural and unpolluted, is famous for its scenic beauty and the unique leg-rowing of the Inthas, the native lake dwellers.

Pindaya is a small quiet town perched on the bank of the placid Botoloke Lake. Pindaya cave is a huge cavern where hundreds and thousands of Buddha images in various size and shape are installed since the 11th century. The winding galleries and nooks and corners are ideal places of insight meditation since the olden days. Huge monastery compounds with numerous pagodas and temples in different stages of dilapidation are much respected by such ethnic groups as the Shans, Danus and Paos living in the environs of Pinday

Ngapali is accessible by flight which takes about 45 minutes from Yangon, by car about 14 hours drive along the Rakhine Yoma mountain range. Ngapali has an international 18-holes golf resort, where you can relax.

Hakhar is the capital of Chin State in Myanmar. The city is 6120 ft above sea level and it lies at the foot of Rungtlang (Mount Rung), which is about 7543 ft high, and is one of the most famous and beautiful mountain peaks in the Chin State.

Bago is one of the richest archaeological sites in Myanmar. Apparently Mons were the first to settle at this site. Two Mon brothers Thamala and Wimala from Thaton, first founded the city about 825 A.D. In 13th century A.D. The site, which was then on the Gulf of Martaban, had already been earmarked as the location of a great city by Gautama, the historic Buddha. Bago was made the capital of the Mon Kingdom and it came to be known as Hansavati (Hanthawaddy). It was also the seaport of ancient Mon kings. Then it became the Second Myanmar Empire founded by King Bayinnaung.