Myanmar is situated in the Southeast Asia:
between China (The most populated country)
and India (the second
most populated country). Other border
countries are Laos, Bangladesh and Thailand.
The country covers an area of 677,000 square
kilometers ranging 936 kilometers from the
east to west and 2090 kilometers from north
to south. It is a land of hills and valleys
and is rimmed in the north, east and west by
mountain ranges forming a giant horseshoe.
Over 50 percent of the total land area is
covered with forests. East Longitude 96˚13"
and North Latitude 16˚ 45" run through
Yangon, welcome you as a first friend and
the former capital of Myanmar. The Myanmar
Standard Time, taken as on East Longitude
97˚ 30", is
6hours 30minutes ahead
of Greenwich meantime.
YANGON :
Means end of strife and the former capital
of Myanmar. It is splendid with the World
Wonder Shwedagon pagoda. The heart of the
third founder of Myanmar King Alung Paya.
The garden city in the Southeast Asia. Rich
with a lot of rivers. Over 350 sq km covers
and population is 6 million over.
MANDALAY:
Means a vast or flat plain land. Founder is
the King Mindon. That is the real place of
hand-made, weaving, wood carving, gold
smith, silver smith, paintings, stone
carving. Surrounded by a lot of interesting
places Mingun ..., Inwa (Ava).., Sagaing..,
Amarapura. Besides, there is a proverb in
Myanmar 'if you want to stay long, take the
shelter of Mandalay hill'.
INLE AREA :
Have you ever seen and been unbelievable
natural lake in the northern part of
Myanmar. On the Lake, people live with their
families, grow vegetables, sell and buy
things, learn for their education.....We
cannot say and write how much it is
beautiful practically with words and
pictures. The green mountains hug this lake
and you might be understood when you get
there. TWENTE A boat cruise to Twente (24km
from Yangon) along the Twente Canal takes
about two hours. Twente is noted for its
pottery and cotton weaving industries and it
also affords visitors an opportunity to see
life along the canal.
THANLYIN :
Thanlyin shows the 18th century history. The
old buildings still stand in evidence of the
days of Portuguese occupation. The worth
visiting, the ruins of an old Portuguese
Church built during 18th century, the Sacred
Heart Church dated 1870 by a French
missionary and so on.
KYAIK HTI YOE :
The boulder was placed on the edge of a
rocky precipice with the resolution that it
would never fall come storm or earthquake or
human endeavour. It is believed that the one
will get prosperity and success for their
future that they visit there for three
consecutive years.
MOE YUN GYI (FOR BIRDS WATCHING):
This 40 square-mile (103 sq km) sanctuary is
a favourite of bird watchers. It is the
habitat of thousands of birds, including
more than 40 species of water fowl. More
than 30 species of migratory birds have been
identified at this sanctuary is between Bago
and Waw townships in Bago Division. As well
as bird watching there are boats available
for hire for sight-seeing trips in these
vast wetlands.
NGAPALI :
You are one of the luckiest ones to have a
chance to rest at the most beautiful beach
of Myanmar. Located on the Rakhine Coast
near Thandwe. Ngapali Beach stretches miles
after miles with soft white sand fringed by
coconut palms. It still stands unlike other
beaches with a lot of natural things. With
White Sand and Nice Sun, Blue Sea and Sky
are seen practically there.
NGWE SAUNG :
It is situated about 48 km from Pathein in
Ayeyarwaddy Division. At Ngwe Saung Beach,
one can find varieties of sea fishes, marine
plants and also the coral reef. This beach
is so natural that you will be able to find
sea shells, jelly fishes and crabs on the
shore. Moreover, crab-arts on sand are
interesting to watch in evening. The smell
of fresh air, the taste of delicious
seafood, and the heat of the sun, will make
your holidays complete.
CHAUNG THA :
Chaung Tha is about 5 hour drive from
Yangon. Which is an attractive wide beach
with Ayeyarwaddy delta look. Not only
coconut palms but also casuarinas trees can
be found along the beach too. Delicious Crab
curry and other sea foods are popular, with
great taste and low prices. Fresh coconut
juice will make you relaxed here.
MYEIK (Mergui) Archipelago :
The Myeik Archipelago area along the remote
myanmar banks is 'a must-see destination'
for all serious sea lovers. myanmar opened
its rich virgin waters to foreigners in
1997, after a closed period of over 50
years. More than 800 islands scattered
within 3600 square kilometers. Far from
being crowded, they are mostly uninhabited,
waiting to be explored. Some islands are
inhabited by Moken sea gypsies who are the
main inhabitants of the west coast of
Southeast Asian peninsula. Off Myanmar’s
south-eastern coast, the Myeik Archipelago,
with its 800 islands, is a world -class
diving destination, with beautiful coral
reefs and a rich variety of marine life.
Many of the islands in the 14,000
square-mile (36260 sq km) area are
uninhabited. The human inhabitants of the
region include the Salon or Moken sea gypsy
people. Lampi, one of the main islands, has
been designed the Lampi National Park and is
listed as an ASEAN Heritage Site. Diving and
sight-seeing trips in the archipelago leave
from Kawthaung, at the far south of
Tanintharyi Division.
MYEIK :
Diving and imagine of many species under the
surface. This is the excellent place to
dive. The best places for diving sites are
Black Rock, High Rock, Twin Island, and
Shark Cave and Myanmar banks. The best
Islands are Myak Ni, Myin Khwar, Wa Ale,
Salet Galet, Kubo, Bo Cho, Lampi, 115
Island, The Great Swintons Island and Nyaung
Wee Island. Imagine again diving with many
rare species for today.
The lake is the biggest one in Myanmar. It
has a wonder pagoda middle of the lake. You
should have binoculars and nice camera for
the bird watching sightseeing and the
confluence of two rivers Mekha - Melikha.
THE SNOW LAND OF MYANMAR (Snow - Peaked
Mountain) :
Would anybody believe that there is a
snow-land in a tropical country like
Myanmar? Well, there does. There is a place
in the northernmost region of Myanmar
surrounded by ranges of snow-capped
mountains. This is the place of National
Tribes Ra Wan, Tai Hkamti, Jingh-paw,
Myanmar, Chinese, Lahu, Kayin and Rakhine.
