7 reasons why you should visit Myanmar

Myanmar, also known as Burma, is a large country in Southeast Asia that is officially known as the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. It is a densely populated country whose main religion is Buddhism. It has many interesting places that you can visit during a trip to the country. Here are some of the places.

Ngapali Beach

This is one of the most beautiful unexplored beaches in the world. Here, you will have a quiet moment just relaxing and enjoying the sun, sand, swimming and exploring. It is located in Rhakine State. There is also a golf course near the Ngapali Beach hotel for lovers of this sport.

Get to see the largest golden monument in the world

The Golden Rock Pagoda is a pyramid that was made of pure gold. Ancient kings and queens used to deposit tons of gold annually at the monument. It is a beautiful pyramid located on a hill. It is very sacred to the locals. Locals believe that Buddha holds the rock in place with a lock of his hair.

Explore the temples and ruins of the land

Myanmar boasts of having some of the oldest temples and ruins in the world. It is interesting to go through them and learn some things about the religion of the people, how the ruins were built and how they have survived all these years. The best places to visit are the temples of Bagan, Ananda and Shwezigon Paya. Most of them have been abandoned for many years.

Visit Mount Popa

This mountain is an hour from Pagan. It is 1,500 meters tall and Buddhists have been known to climb the 777 steps of the shrine to pay their respects to the curved figures they believe to be their gods. This has been going on for more than 700 years.

Visit the abandoned shrines of Mrauk

This was the capital city of the state of Rhakine before the 18th century. To this day, you will find temples and shrines scattered throughout the surrounding fields and hills. Remains of ancient cities and kingdoms can still be found around. It is interesting to learn about the life, culture and religion of the people who lived there, even though it seems that there has never been a trace of life in the area for centuries.

Climb the highest mountain in Southeast Asia

Mount Hkakabo is the highest mountain with 5881 meters above sea level. It is also an easy mountain to climb. Although getting to the base of the mountain can be a bit difficult due to the rugged terrain, many mountain lovers have had success stories to tell about their experience on the mountain.

Learn the culture of the locals

Lahu, Aeng, Akha and Shan are some of the Myanmar minorities living in Kyengton. They have a rich and interesting culture that would interest any visitor to the area. To get there you have to do a walk since there are no roads that connect the area.

Myanmar’s rich history and thriving ancient life make it a major draw for tourists visiting Southeast Asia. Once there, you will find many other interesting places in the country.