Some Exotic Stops for Your Myanmar Holiday
Whether you're thinking of just swinging by Myanmar or actually spending all of your vacation in Myanmar, there's no better time to plan out a Myanmar holiday than right now. Why? This travel destination has only recently opened to the rest of the world. As a result, you'll be one of the first few waves of travelers that get to enjoy this country's exotic charm. Historically known as Burma, Myanmar has always captured the imagination of European travelers dating back to the British colonial era in the 1800s. There is just something about Myanmar that embodies the very definition of an exotic travel paradise. It is not an accident why exotic and magnificent spectacles have been associated with the Burmese. In particular, The Mandalay ay in Las Vegas is named after Myanmar's fabled cultural capital, Mandalay. When it comes to exoticism and almost out of this world experience, Mandalay captured the world's colonial imagination back in the day. If you are thinking of adding a little bit of exotic spice to your Southeast Asian trip as you make your way to Singapore, Hongkong, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand, definitely stop by Myanmar and add some exotic stuffs to your trip.
Mandalay Adds History Any Myanmar Holiday
Whether you're just passing through Myanmar or actually spending all of your vacation in Myanmar, you need to stop by Mandalay. As mentioned earlier, Mandalay is the cultural capital of Myanmar. It was the pre-British colonial era capital of this country and a lot of its buildings, streets and culture remains very pristine and dates back to pre-British influences so if you want to peer into the relatively pristine and unspoiled picture of what life was like before the British came, you need to stop by Mandalay. Also, you'll probably be bowled over by the splendid and magnificent buildings and attractions this city holds.
Bagan Adds Exoticism
While Mandalay is the cultural heart of Myanmar, bagan myanmar is the historical core of this country. How can it not be? Besides being the center of Buddhist pilgrimage for Myanmar, Bagan is also the site of one of Burma's largest kingdoms. Bagan was a regional geopolitical player and it shows on its architecture and ruins. If you want to truly appreciate Myanmar's history, stopping by Bagan is mandatory.
Round our Your Trip With a Yangon Day Tour
Most of the travelers usually are too keen on spending too much time in the capital city of the country they are visiting. Many travelers usually assume that if they're looking for an authentic and untouched cultural experience, they need to hit the countryside. While this is true of certain destinations, it's not true across the board. It's not true when it comes to Myanmar. In fact, you're only cheating yourself if you overlook or neglect Yangon, the capital city, while you're on your Myanmar holiday. Yangon has many cultural offerings as evidenced by its temple complexes, pagodas and historical landmarks, more importantly, Yangon acts as a great teaser of what you should expect once you explore Myanmar's countryside. It's definitely a great place to start your Myanmar travel.
