An introduction to Myanmar

From cities full of culture, such as Yangon, down to the beautiful beaches of Myeik and up to the mountains in the north, there really is so much to see in the newly opened up country of Myanmar, or Burma as it used to be known as. This is a country that should be firmly on everyone’s travel list of places to visit.

The time to go is now, with visitor numbers doubling each year as more and more people are hearing about this mysterious land, the land written about in the Kipling books and with such a complex modern history. People want to see for themselves because there really is so much worth seeing!

The staggering view of Inle Lake with its deep blue waters surrounded by lush green hills and the breathtaking scenes of hundreds of Pagoda fields in Bagan are just a couple of jewels in the beautiful crown of a country full of astonishing places to visit that rival most other sites in South East Asia.

November to March is the best time to visit, this is the dry season that brings with it cooler days and the promise of almost no chance of rain. Business’s that may have been closed in the wet season (April to October) will now be open and getting around should not be a problem with most roads being open again after the rain. This is however also peak season, so you may need to book ahead for popular hotels, transport, and activities.

Activities in Myanmar vary hugely from hiking in Kalaw or Hsipaw, to having an urban adventure in Yangon or exploring as many pagodas as you can on an Ebike in Bagan. There really is something for everyone!

Myanmar is ready for the tourists and its people are waiting to welcome visitors with a friendly smile and open arms. Infrastructure is in place to make it easy to visit the major must-see spots and even the lesser known more secret spots such as the idyllic Ngwe Saung beach are becoming more easily accessible with better roads being built all the time. So whether you want to sit on an empty palm lined beach or have a more adventurous time hiking and taking in a totally new culture, a trip to Myanmar will not disappoint.

When looking for more information to plan your trip to Myanmar, this Myanmar Travel blog is a great resource. With stories and information based on personal experience and an honest account of what it is really like to travel there.