Myanmar tourist destinations always attract tourists from all over the world to visit because they have impressive, attractive places, rich in national religion and sophisticated architecture. Let’s explore with Asia News Daily the places you “can’t miss” when coming to this country known as the land of Golden Temples.
TOP “famous” tourist destinations in Myanmar
Shwedagon Pagoda
- Address: Yangon, Myanmar
- Height: 105 m
- Architect: King Okkalapa
Like Thailand , Myanmar is a country that worships Buddhism, so many temples were built on this sacred land and the temple most worshiped by Myanmar people is Shwedagon Pagoda, also known as Shwedagon Pagoda. Yellow.
When coming to Yangon city, visitors will have the opportunity to admire the beauty of the four most important religious treasures for the people here, kept in Shwedagon Pagoda, including: the staff of Buddha Gou Luu Ton, the the water filter of Buddha Gona Ham, the piece of Buddha Kasyapa’s robe and the hair of Shakyamuni Buddha. The most special thing about the Golden Pagoda that everyone must widen their eyes in surprise when mentioning it is that this pagoda is plated with 90 tons of gold, the top of the tower is mounted with thousands of colorful diamonds, sapphires, and golden rattles. Looking up at the top of the tall tower, you will be “dazzled” by the brilliant light of the 76 carat diamond. Come to Yangon, Myanmar to see the most “expensive” temple in the world.
Ngapali Beach
Ngapali is one of the tourist destinations in Myanmar that attracts the most tourists. Visitors to the Bay of Bengal will be nostalgic for this “paradise” from the tall green coconut trees running along the pristine white sand beach, the seductive turquoise sea water to the thatched huts along the beach. All of these things have created a pristine, poetic and wild Ngapali sea. In addition to being immersed in the fresh natural space, tourists will also be able to participate in recreational activities and games associated with this land. You can try the most popular adventure surfing game, go fishing on the beach or cycle to visit the villages around the sea and enjoy flavorful country dishes.
Sule Pagoda
- Address: Yangon, Myanmar
- Height: 45m
- Architectural style: Buddhist
If you believe in the legend that Buddha gave 8 strands of hair to two Burmese businessmen, then Sule Pagoda is definitely a place that you must stop to explore, because this place preserves 1 of those 8 hairs. The temple is located not far from Yangon city center. When coming to Swedagon Pagoda, visitors should also go to Sule Pagoda to see the architectural features of the Mon ethnic group. The special thing is that around the pagoda there are 10 bronze bells, on which are engraved the names of those who come to make offerings and 8 Buddha statues symbolizing the days of the week (only on Wednesday, Buddha’s day, there are 2 statues). The pagoda was built with a dome structure, topped with a golden spiral. Looking up from below, the spiral seems to extend to the feet. Looking down from above at the temple, the golden light sparkles like a glorious palace in a fairy tale, attracting all eyes.
Inle Lake
- Location: Shan state
- Area: 116.3 km2
Inle Lake, which translates into Vietnamese as big lake, is located about 600km from Yangon city and is in the top 5 new tourist destinations in Myanmar that visitors from all over the world should explore, ranked by the world-prestigious magazine Condé Nast Traveler. select. Coming to Inle Lake, you will feel like your soul has returned to your peaceful childhood because when you quietly look at the panoramic view of Inle Lake, you will see it like a picture of a simple, rustic but very dear village. Stay here until sunset, when the sun sets on the water as if dyed red, a peaceful beauty that is rare to find anywhere else. Around Inle Lake, there are many places for tourists to visit such as architectural vestiges of the ancient city of Indein, built in the 11th century, Phaung Daw pagoda, jumping cat monastery, etc.
Ngwe Saung
Along with Ngapali, Ngwe Saung beach is loved by the people as silver beach, and is also a new tourist destination on the tourist map of Myanmar . Therefore, if you want to admire its pristine beauty, go to the Ayeyarwaddy area, about 190 km from Yangon on the west coast, facing the Bay of Bengal. If you are one of those people who have a tight budget but still want to enjoy the cool blue water of the sea, enjoy mouth-watering seafood and participate in entertainment games, Silver Sea should be the top place in your trip. that list. The hotel rooms here are very cheap, the food is cost-effective and you can even take the train from Yongon to this area.
U Bein Bridge
- Location: Taungthamma River
- Length: 1.2 km
- Built: 1800
U bein is a bridge located on the outskirts of Mandalay, about 20km south of the city center, 1200m long. If you are a dreamer, standing on this bridge you will see the most beautiful sunset in the world. This bridge is completely made of wood, taken from the palace in Amarapura, when King Mindon moved the capital from here to Mandalay in 1857. People come to this bridge usually in the late afternoon to watch the sun go down and hide. behind the distant mountains. Young couples often sit on the bridge, letting their legs swing, old monks often sit and tell tourists stories about Buddhism, and so every afternoon, hundreds of tourists come to visit. to enjoy the beauty of the sunset on the legendary bridge.
Bagan ancient capital
The most mysterious and ancient ancient capital of Bagan in Myanmar (Photo ST)
The ancient capital of Bagan is always one of the most popular places in Myanmar because it is the land of thousands of temples, including 2,000 temples and stupas, preserving the most Buddhist cultural works. It is called the ancient capital because this place was once the flourishing capital of King Anawrahta’s dynasty, built in 1044, now on the banks of the Irrawaddy River in Central Myanmar. The advice that VNTRIP.VN wants to give to those who come to Bagan is to use bicycles or horse-drawn carriages to visit any destination you want, and at the same time have more interesting experiences such as going back in time. period of the 11th century Burmese people.
Mandalay Palace
Mandalay Palace is located in the city of the same name, this is the last royal capital of Burma, so this place is also known as the Royal Palace. Unlike other splendors, Mandalay Palace was completely built of wood in the 50s of the 19th century in the traditional Burmese style. For this reason, if you pay close attention, all the towers must be in the right center and facing the East, the buildings in the Palace must have the same height, and the importance of each tower can be clearly seen. appears in the number of towers. It is this “rigidity” that brings uniqueness and majesty to Mandalay Palace and is a tourist destination that intrigues tourists.
This palace is the main residence of the Royal Family, the last two kings of the country, so all parts of the palace are protected by a wall system 2km long, 8m high, 3m thick and 48 artillery launchers. Not only that, right outside the palace is a large lake surrounding it. Legend has it that this is where the king planted spikes and thorns underneath, in case he was attacked by enemies. If you travel to Myanmar without visiting this Royal Palace, it is probably not a complete journey.
Pindaya Cave
When mentioning Shan state, Inle Lake is often the Myanmar tourist destination that people think of, but only about 100km from the lake, you will see Pindaya Cave located in a small town. Learning about the name Pindaya makes me fall in love with this land with a long-standing culture. The story is about a brave boy saving 7 princesses from a giant spider, so right at the entrance to the cave there is a statue of a boy aiming a bow at the spider.
Entering the cave are nearly 8,000 Buddha statues with many different designs, stretching throughout the 150m length of the cave. The special thing in Pindaya cave is that there is an area decorated with a complex of Buddha statues and a samsara circle. Visitors coming here remember to go around this circle 7 times because according to the belief that this will bring luck and peace.
Mergui Islands
Do you know where there is no electricity or Internet? The beautiful Mergui archipelago is such a place, perhaps for this reason not many people know about the archipelago. However, the image of this island is as beautiful as a dream, not inferior to the most beautiful beaches in the world, crowded with people. When you come to this archipelago, you will feel like this is your own territory. Tourists to the Mergui archipelago are often people who love adventure and desire to conquer harsh nature. They participated in diving on the beach with rays and sharks and diving deep into the ocean to see the colorful coral ecosystem. To visit the archipelago with 800 islands of different sizes, visitors can kayak by themselves or go with the boats of the indigenous Moken people here.
Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda
Golden rock – mysterious golden rock in Kyaikhtiyo pagoda, located in Mon state, Myanmar. This pagoda is only 7.3m high but can be said to be the most unique in the world as it was built on a large egg-shaped rock at an altitude of 1,100m above sea level, lying precariously on the top of the mountain. Do you wonder why the people of Myanmar built a pagoda in such a dangerous place? According to legend, the person who built this temple was King Tissa, who was given the right to keep the Buddha’s hair. According to the wish of his late father, the hermit TaikTha, the king kept the hair in a stone shaped like the hermit’s head and this stone and the temple were built like that.
To get to the golden stone, tourists have to leave their shoes outside the gate and then conquer a fairly long road with bare feet to get there. Staying here when night falls, you will admire the pagoda and the gold-plated stone as if glowing with light, shimmering dimly in the incense smoke of those who come to pray.
Taung Kalat Monastery
If at Hung Temple in Phu Tho, you climb more than 500 cement steps to reach the highest temple, then with Taung Kalat Monastery – the most famous monastery in the world, you have to climb all 777 stone steps to reach the main temple. The explanation for this is because it was built on Mount Popa, a volcano 1518m high above sea level and this is considered the residence of 37 legendary gods and the god Nat, the god who protects peace. whole of the forest. However, when you reach the top of this mountain, looking down you will see the panoramic view of the ancient city of Bagan, feeling the fresh air at high altitude will definitely make you satisfied with your efforts. If you are a lover of Buddhism and the unique solemnity of religious architectural works, Taung Kalat monastery is a great destination for you.
With the sharing of Asia News Daily, we hope that you will have memorable experiences at the above Myanmar tourist destinations .