Myanmar-Burma sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places

When planning a vacation in Myanmar, tourists should be ready for the fact that shopping and spending money in general will be different from Europe …
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A vacation in Myanmar (ex-Burma) at any time of the year will surely coincide with some celebration or festival. The country has its own calendar that …
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Myanmar (ex-Burma) is a country that has a lifestyle which is very different from not only European one but also from the lifestyle of other Asian …
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Famous and uniques places in Myanmar-Burma from our review series
Musmeah Yeshua Synagogue
From the series “The most luxury and famous synagogues”
Several interesting religious artifacts are kept in the house of worship. Ancient handwritten parchments and Torah scrolls are among them. The interior of the synagogue is of great interest. The interior is made of wood. Almost all its elements are made by hand. This synagogue is … Read all
Bangladesh
From the series “Permanently Sinking Cities and Regions”
These unique forests are the home to many rare animals and birds. The most known are the Bengal tigers. They can lose their home in case of the flooding. The most destroying flooding in Bangladesh had happened in 1988 and took more than five thousand human lives. The ¾ territory of the state has gone … Read all
Bagan Ancient City
From the series “The Surviving Artifacts of Buddhist Civilization”
In recent years, the Bagan area has gained immense tourist popularity. Thousands of travelers come here to see the ancient Buddhist statues and unique relics. Curious tourists are attracted by local caves too, where the fragments of rock art can be found. Bagan Ancient City occupies more than 40 square km. There are thousands of pagodas and stupas, … Read all

Thailand Relaxes Its COVID-19 Policy
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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23.03.2023
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.

23.03.2023
Sightseeing in popular cities of Myanmar-Burma
The city of Mandalay was officially founded in 1857 by King Mindon. Starting from 1860 and during the next twenty-five years, Mandalay was the capital of the Burmese Kingdom. Everything changed in 1885 when the British troops occupied the city. To resist the invaders and not let them capture the country completely, the ruling King Thibaw signed an agreement with France. This document mentioned the building of a railroad connecting Laos and Mandalay. Thibaw also intended to organize a navy in … Read more

Historians think that Bagan was founded in 850. This was a period of time full of bloody battles for the throne. The palace coups became so frequent that they turned into a real disaster for local people. Two centuries after the foundation of the city, Anawrahta became the king of the region. He was the founder of the Pagan Empire. Thanks to his reign, the empire was growing in size by conquering the adjacent territories. Anawrahta wanted to develop the Pagan Kingdom and make it superior to … Read more

According to a local legend, two Mon princes, who came from the Thaton Kingdom, were the founders of Bago. Historical records state that this event took place in 573. First mentions of this settlement date back to 850. Local people had to endure several difficult periods. The Burmese were the first rulers in this area. Later, the city suffered from a Mongol invasion. Rulers and kings were changing, but Bago kept developing and growing. European guests became more frequent in the region. Many … Read more
