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  • Inle Lake, considered as the second largest lake in Myanmar is located in Sand Hills. Although this freshwater lake is not so large (only 116 km2), there are a number of endemic species that only can be found here –  about nine species of fish and more than twenty species of nails. The best time to visit Inle Lake is between September and October. In this period of time, you can watch several annual festival like Hpaung Daw U festival and Thadingyut lights festival. In Hpaung Daw U festival, u can see the famous traditional boat racing with dozens of  leg-rowers in each boat wearing Shan dress. Several attractions you can do in Inle Lake are such as, boat trip, bike riding and hiking. Boat trip is a must do, although bike riding around the village is also fun activity. A tip for you before taking the boat trip is try to...

    Introducing Inle Lake

    Posted on September 7, 2011 | No Comments
    Inle Lake, considered as the second largest lake in Myanmar is located in Sand Hills. Although this freshwater lake is not so large (only 116 km2), there are a number of endemic species that only can be found here –  about nine species of fish and more than twenty species of nails. The best time to visit Inle Lake is between September and October. In this period of time, you can watch several annual festival like Hpaung Daw U festival and Thadingyut lights festival. In Hpaung Daw U festival, u can see the famous traditional boat racing with dozens of  leg-rowers in each boat wearing Shan dress. Several attractions you can do in Inle Lake are such as, boat trip, bike riding and hiking. Boat trip is a must do, although bike riding around the village is also fun activity. A tip for you before taking the boat trip is try to...

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  • Ngapali Beach which is located in Rakhine State of Myanmar, probably is the most visited beach for both domestic and international tourists in Myanmar. Several say Ngapali beach is the This famous sandy beach is 7 kilometers away from the town of Thandwe. Then “Ngapali” name itself has no meaning in Burmese. This name is originally taken form the Italian word “Napoli” which is the city of Naples. The Ngapali Beach stretches about 3 km on the Bay of Bengal. This beach offers natural exotic views includes palm trees and white sand spread all over the coast line. You can find several hotels and resorts in Ngapali, like Amata Resort, Bayview Ngapali, Amazing Ngapali,  and also the government owned Anawa. There are several fishing villages around Ngapali Beach which you may pay a visit also. You can find some local-made handicrafts as souvenirs for your friends there. Exploring the beach and the villages around it...

    Exotic Ngapali Beach, Myanmar

    Posted on June 27, 2011 | No Comments
    Ngapali Beach which is located in Rakhine State of Myanmar, probably is the most visited beach for both domestic and international tourists in Myanmar. Several say Ngapali beach is the This famous sandy beach is 7 kilometers away from the town of Thandwe. Then “Ngapali” name itself has no meaning in Burmese. This name is originally taken form the Italian word “Napoli” which is the city of Naples. The Ngapali Beach stretches about 3 km on the Bay of Bengal. This beach offers natural exotic views includes palm trees and white sand spread all over the coast line. You can find several hotels and resorts in Ngapali, like Amata Resort, Bayview Ngapali, Amazing Ngapali,  and also the government owned Anawa. There are several fishing villages around Ngapali Beach which you may pay a visit also. You can find some local-made handicrafts as souvenirs for your friends there. Exploring the beach and the villages around it...

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  • If you are lucky enough to be planning a trip to Myanmar or Burma, then you are very lucky indeed. This is a country rich in culture, history, sacred sights, scenic wonders and personality. You will surely enjoy your travels to this region. No matter how many enjoyable people you meet, or how many lovely places you visit, though, your trip will not be complete until you view the Shwedagon Pagoda. Sitting high atop the sacred shrine of Singuttara Hill, housing relics of The Buddha and three Buddhas that preceded him, encased in gold and in jewels, the Shwedagon pagoda is a wonder to see. With height about 98 metres and 2500 years history behind it, Shwedagon Pagoda is a must visited place. The beauty if the architecture and design will take your breath away, as will the sparkling, light catching jewels. This wondrous holy place, filled with history and...

    The Golden Shwedagon Pagoda

    Posted on June 9, 2011 | No Comments
    If you are lucky enough to be planning a trip to Myanmar or Burma, then you are very lucky indeed. This is a country rich in culture, history, sacred sights, scenic wonders and personality. You will surely enjoy your travels to this region. No matter how many enjoyable people you meet, or how many lovely places you visit, though, your trip will not be complete until you view the Shwedagon Pagoda. Sitting high atop the sacred shrine of Singuttara Hill, housing relics of The Buddha and three Buddhas that preceded him, encased in gold and in jewels, the Shwedagon pagoda is a wonder to see. With height about 98 metres and 2500 years history behind it, Shwedagon Pagoda is a must visited place. The beauty if the architecture and design will take your breath away, as will the sparkling, light catching jewels. This wondrous holy place, filled with history and...

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