The 12 most beautiful places to visit in Burma

Want to discover the magical landscapes of Burma? Take the road with Wanderlix, the most beautiful places in the country!

It is a destination that makes her speak. Burma or Myanmar, first of all invites to discover another facet of Southeast Asia. Situated between China, Thailand, India, Laos and Bangladesh, it hosts more than 2000 km of coastline. With its beautiful golden sandy beaches, its heavenly lands make the world dream! Like the Gulf of Bengal and other intoxicating landscapes, tourists come to discover a unique heritage. But Burma has much more to offer... Rich in a historical culture, it houses precious treasures nestled in museums, pagodas and other historical monuments typical of Southeast Asia.

So, if you're taking the road to this fabulous country? For a little taste, we invite you to the trip with our selection of the most beautiful places to visit in Burma. Let's go!

1. Lake Inle

Located in the middle of the mountains, Inle Lake is one of the most beautiful landscapes of Southeast Asia! This low depth lake and over 120 km2 of area is a real immersion in another world. It is here that the Intha people live in 70 villages throughout the lake. If it is often compared to the Uros of Lake Titicaca in Peru, it is because it is the only one to have the secret of floating gardens. In addition to growing vegetables, the Intha people are also known for their particularity to handle the boat: a foot on the boat, a rolled foot on the row!

2. Rangoon

Although it is not the capital of Burma, Rangoon, also known as Yangon, is the largest city in the country! Nice and warm, it is known for its welcome, very appreciated by tourists coming to visit Burma. Rangoon is also the homeland of local symbols. Like the famous pagoda Shwedagon, the National Museum, People’s Park and local markets invite you to discover a heritage rich in history.

Rather daunting, the former capital portrays a portrait full of contrasts. Just borrow the few parallel streets to capture all the charm, without illusion. Where the decreased facades replace the gilding, Rangoon wants to be cosmopolitan and popular: an incredibly rich culture that despite its scars, invites to the sweetness of living.

3. Le Rocher d’Or

Located south of Burma, in the Môn state, the Rocher d’Or is a unique place in the world. The legend says that it would have been balanced by two minds, the nats, more than 2500 years ago. A place of worship of Burmese Buddhism, the Rocher d’Or integrates the must-sees of guided tours organized in the region. You can also choose a top hike for a unique experience.

4. Mount Popa

Since 442 B.C., Mont Popa peaks at more than 1500 m above sea level in the Mandalay area. A popular destination for tourists wishing to visit Burma, it houses lush vegetation and no less than 200 streams! Sacred for the local population, Mount Popa is also a place of pilgrimage where we come to worship the 37 Grand Nats sheltered in the mountain.

5. Mandalay Hill

During your trip to Burma, stop at Mandalay Hill! Colline overlooking the city of the same name, Mandalay Hill promises a breathtaking view from its top. Take height from the stairs from the bottom of the hill to reach the Sutaungpyei Pagoda. The particularity? You'll walk barefoot for a while! Like many places in Burma, Mandalay Hill is above all sacred, so visitors must respect it. With your walk and through the temples, you will make great encounters. Take the time to discuss with monks who like to learn the local language to foreigners.

6. The temple Dhammayangyi

Located in Bagan, Dhammayangyi is the largest of all Buddhist temples in the region. Built by King Narathu between 1167 and 1170, there is little known to tourists. Yet this is a real local treasure!

Its imposing exterior walls and arches give the tone as soon as you arrive on the scene. Once inside, the murals make you happy with the historical scenes while the many statues of Buddha they illuminate the golden places dressed.

7. Ngapali Beach

The beach of Ngapali is one of the most beautiful in all of Asia. Perfect mix of white sand and azure water, it extends over nearly seven kilometers.

Little paradise on earth, Ngapali takes its charm in its almost anonymity! Because it is preserved from the general public, it invites to enjoy a almost deserted beach where calm and serenity reigns. A real parenthesis out of the time in which the farniente is put!

8. The pagoda Mingun Pahtodawgyi

If his name speaks to you, it is because it is one of the most visited monuments in the world. Located in Mingun Pahtodawgyi is a massive but incomplete pagoda! Created 150 meters high and built using over 100 million bricks, this pagoda (or stûpa) is the largest brick structure in the world.

Its construction begins at the end of the 18th century, but a prediction suddenly interrupts it. The reason? The Konbaung Dynasty would closely follow the completion of this monument. Since then, the pagoda is left in the state. A landmark historical witness now accessible to the public, who hosts the second largest bell in the world.

9. The cave of Pindaya

Nestled in the vicinity of the eponymous city, near Inle Lake, Pindaya Cave is a famous Buddhist pilgrimage site. It is also one of the major attractions for people wishing to visit Burma.

Between its walls, 9000 golden statues of Buddha invite you to enter the antra! The depths they, host stalactites and stalagmites dating from several hundred or even thousands of years.

Anecdote: every year, statues are added in the cave. In exchange for a donation, you can buy one and participate in the interview. In return and sign of recognition, your name will be engraved on it.

10. The Botanical Garden of Kandawgyi

It’s a local wonder! Created in 1915, the Kandawgyi National Botanical Garden welcomes you on nearly 177 hectares. Elected “Government Botanical Reserve” in 1924, it now houses a superb local fauna and flora! Among its treasures, endangered species such as Thamin, Takin, Burma's starry turtle or the Cerf Cochon. A major witness to ecotourism, Kandawgyi offers a parenthesis full of discoveries!

11. Kanbawzathadi Palace

In Bago, Kanbawzathadi Palace is a must for visiting Burma. A former palace erected by King Bayinnaung in 1556, he experienced a real transformation in the 1990s, becoming a major monument in the country. A real golden palace, built in a unique style in Southeast Asia!

Take the time to discover its architecture, and walk in its gardens. Then pass her doors to admire her interior. Dressed in red and gold from the floor to the ceiling, the palace houses engravings and other statues, symbols of the grandeur of the place!

12. The Kingdom of Pagan

We close these most beautiful places with the Kingdom of Pagan. Archaeological site located in the Mandalay area, it extends over 50 km2. But its particularity is hidden above all in its history! And for cause, the Kingdom of Pagan was elected the capital of the First Burmese Empire between the sixth century and the thirteenth century.

In its places, many temples and pagodas dating back centuries invite to sacred discovery. For an immersive and cultural visit, follow the hiking paths! Throughout your walk you will discover the old Burmese houses and plunge into the surrounding vegetation, direction the Pagan Kingdom beads!