If your interests lie in traveling to foreign countries, visiting exotic places, interacting with new cultures and outdoor travelling then you’ve probably come across or heard about Myanmar. An exotic destination with many word class attractions guaranteed to leave you in awe whether it’s your first time travelling there or not.
Most of the destinations are spiritual like temples, pagodas and historical sites. There are also beautiful beaches, some of which are seasonal beaches. Some local travel guides like the offer tour packages in which you get to experience the true beauty of Myanmar at sites like;
1. Bagan: A main tourist destination in Myanmar situated on the eastern bank of the Ayeyawaddy River.
2. Mandalay Palace: The last royal palace of the Burmese monarchy constructed between 1857 and 1859.
3. Inle: It is a vast and beautiful lake found in the mountains.
4. Ngapali Beach: Stretching nearly 3 km with soft white sand spotted by coconut palms.
5. Ngwesaung Beach: Stretching almost nearly 11 km long located 48 km west of Pathein, Ayeyawaddy Region.
6. Nabule Beach: a vast and beautiful golden beach found 40 kms north of Dawei City.
7. Shwedagon Pagoda: It’ official name Shwedagon Zedi Daw, is a gilded believed to be more than 2000 years old and which is decorated with jewels and coated in gold.
What is also important to note and most tour guides will emphasize is that you need to stay safe and never compromise on your safety. Some of the activities to watch out for when traveling and some tour guides will explain to you are;
1. Crime: Pickpockets are a major headache as tourists have a high chance of being targeted by pick pocketers in the streets.
2. Begging: There is a begging syndicate using children or sometimes mothers carrying children to solicit travelers and to beg from tourists although being classified as a taboo by tradition.
3. Corruption: To get assistance in case of missing documents or closed offices many tourists are asked to pay bribes to officials but not openly.
4. Driving Conditions: The road infrastructure in the country is very poor and sometimes travelling by car can be very uncomfortable and sometimes very dangerous.
5. Civil conflict: Some areas in Myanmar which are restricted by the government have insurgents who pose a very dangerous risk to tourists.
6. Animals: Myanmar has an abundance of stray cats and dogs roaming its streets. Precaution should be taken so as to avoid contact as much as possible. If bitten you should seek immediate medical assistance.
Myanmar is a paradise worth discovering and exploring provided you take care of yourself, respect your surroundings and respect the local culture. Myanmar will prove to be a magical experience worth reliving.