Myanmar is the perfect destination for adventurous travellers
A country only recently opened to tourists, but one deeply integrated into Britain's past, Myanmar is an intrepid travellers delight.Sip cocktails overlooking the Yangon River in the Stand Hotel, where British officers used to cheer with the likes of Rudyard Kipling and Orson Welles. Visit the Shwedagon Pagoda, gracefully watching the city from its hilltop; it's the most sacred temple in Myanmar, and people travel across the country to make merit at the golden stupa.Head north to Mandalay, Inle Lake and the temple ruins of Bagan. Fly or take a train to Mandalay, and if you have the time, the traditional way to travel to Bagan is along the Ayarwaddy River by ship.Float along the river and watch daily river life from a comfortable vantage point on deck. Witness the full expanse of Bagan from above with panoramic views from a hot-air balloon, or explore a few of the thousand temples by horse and cart.Explore the lesser-known Karen state and visit the Golden Rock, perched on the edge of an 1100-metre-high cliff. If you are feeling lucky, your local guide will help you place some gold leaf onto the rock itself, and if the rock doesn’t fall, you are bound for good luck and health.No trip to southeast Asia is complete without a trip to the beach, and Myanmar’s Ngapali beach offers a pristine, and often deserted, beach with azul water and colourful sunsets.
When to go to Myanmar
Myanmar gets very hot in April and May, and the monsoon season can sometimes bring days of non-stop heavy rain, so October to March is the best time to visit Myanmar. With visitors increasing every year, most famous sites can get busy over the Christmas and New Year period. November and February are the best months to visit Myanmar, but pack a jumper, as the nights in northern Myanmar can feel cold.Myanmar’s most well-known festival is the Thadingyut Festival of Light. During the full moon in October, temples, public buildings and homes are decorated with candles and coloured lights. Thadingyut transforms the busy streets of Mandalay and Yangon, with the Shwedagon Pagoda becoming even more magical, surrounded by thousands of candles.
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