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Top Things to do in Myanmar
Things to do in Myanmar, Myanmar: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
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1. Linthar English School
2. Kuthodaw Pagoda & the World's Largest Book
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,688 reviews
The Kuthodaw Paya houses "the world's largest book", 729 marble slabs of Buddhist scriptures.
Reviewed By Emmathexplorer
Would definitely recommend going here! We found it to be a very relaxing place and hundreds of white stupas were beautiful! A nice place to relax if you have time sit down in the shade and read a book!
3. Kyaiktiyo Pagoda
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,450 reviews
Reviewed By WhiteMouseBurrow - Moscow, Russia
A unique shrine - you must visit here! BUT, be prepared: 1. The only transport is a cargo vehicle adapted for the transport of pilgrims. 2. A huge number of pilgrims. 3. Women are not allowed directly to the stone. 4. Constant strong wind at the top. 5. Remember that you will have to enter the territory of the shrine without shoes! 6. I advise you not to forget to buy a piece of gold leaf to add it to the stone!
4. Kakku Pagodas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 328 reviews
Reviewed By 441ardyt - Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar
Kakku Pagodas, is a must see when you are in Inle Lake area, or Taungyi. Its a good 1 hour drive from Taungyi and a 2 hour drive from Nyaung Shwe. It's a fabulous destination. More than 2000 pagodas of which not one seems the same have been built over a vast area. Their condition is good and a lot of them a a metal sphere on top with little bells. So if you walk up into the area it gives a very spirtual atmosphere while the wind is moving the little bells in lovely angelic sounds. Photographers will find this a heavenly site. I must say I did not immerse myself enough in the spirituality of the place as I was too focussed on making great photos. As we went just recently i would like to share with you that the place is open; you are asked to wear a mask; and there is no need to bring a guide. So the rule that it was mandatory to take a guide from Taungyi is not longer. You can just take a car/taxi and go as you please. We stopped in Taungyi and went to the market and met a lot of the lovely dressed Pa O women which was a feast for our eyes. We stayed at Inle lake, Nyaung Shwe at Thanaka hotel, which is a lovely place, which I can recommend for all kinds of travelers. It;s a very child friendly hotel as well. We experienced some rainfall, but definitely not all the time. Overall very enjoyable to spend some days at the lake.
5. Phowintaung
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 317 reviews
Reviewed By Nomadsat
So many caves dug into the hillside and so many beautiful Buddhas within. A piece of history and an architectural dream created into reality
6. Shwe Oo Min Pagoda
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 222 reviews
Reviewed By WorldDiveD - North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Only one and a half hour away from Kalaw (driving a motorcycle) this cave is a great place and the perfect thing to do before starting the trekking to Inle lake. More than 8000 budha status inside gives this cave a really unique atmosphere. it is not crowded with tourists (at least when we were there). on the other hand you will get to see a lot of local people coming here on a pilgrimage. Important to note : like any other Buddhist place you must respect a certain dress code: no shoes or socks, no short pants (up knee level) and for the ladies no spaghettis strap, naked shoulders etc... I highly recommend to visit this place.
7. Floating Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 664 reviews
Reviewed By 143nicolasw
Well worth the trip when on inle. Head up early and miss all of the tourists. The gardens are amazing and the farmers all friendly. The work is back breaking and long. Our guide and boat driver were both fantastic. Speak great English and we're knowledgeable and funny. The guide Eliyas works also guiding from kalaw to inle trekking. Wonderful human being. He sees the world in which he loves with awe. He has some fantastic historical knowledge and also some very funny stories. The man is a pleasure to be around. So much so that we employed his services for four days as we wanted to enjoy his company longer. He can sort out the boat and will Taylor make an itinerary for you. Even missing the most part of the tourist crowd and eating lunch in a local traditional house with a family. This is what made all the difference to our trip. Otherwise the area is very much centred around tourism and touches like lunch made and eaten with locals make the difference. His number is below and can be contacted by WhatsApp Eliyas +959443735997
8. Kyauk Ka Lat Pagoda
9. Santawshin Pagoda
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By Nomadsat
The views within and from the pagoda are spectacular. Why would you not put a pagoda in this perfect location? A great place to see the evening in - particularly if the sunset is wonderful!!
10. Gubyauknge Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By kianpin - Singapore, Singapore
Probably one of the best temple in Bagan with nice paint work describing the life of Buddha.. No photo and video allowed inside the temple
