The most interesting experience in the exotic country of Myanmar

It is really a pity if you come back home from a journey to Bagan without seeing the sunrise or sunset from Shwesandaw tower or riding around the old town. 

From October to March of the following year is the perfect time to visit Myanmar. This land seems to be strange to many people because it has just opened its doors recently. However, the country is renewed day by day. While in 2010, Myanmar welcomed just almost 800,000 visitors, it is now becoming an interesting destination in Southeast Asia. A lot of regional airlines open routs to this country, including Thai Airways, Qantas Airways, Vietnam Airlines and Singapore Airlines. Below are several should not- missed -experience:
 

Balloon travelling or cycling 

 Balloon excursion in Bagan will take you fly over the thousands of pagodas 
This is the common seen image if you visit Bagan in the peak of tourism season. 

In Bagan, you have a chance to enjoy a balloon tour. It is such a special feeling to be hovering in the air; watching countless temples and looking down at the ancient lands. Bagan is famous for this 16-year-old type of tourism. However, the price is not cheap, at around $200/person. 

If you want to witness the ancient beauty of Bagan more closely, riding a bike is the best choice. By doing so, you are able to take photos and admire the temples. Don’t forget to visit the renowned Shwesandaw Pagoda. It is considered one of the most attractive pagodas in Myanmar. With the old structure which makes it look like a pyramid, Shwesandaw Pagoda is really a challenge for any one because of the big slopes between steps.  It is said that, the pagoda is the storage of 8 Buddhist hair pieces and a number of diamonds, gems and emeralds.
 

Visiting the world largest book 

At the foot of the hill in Mandalay city, there is a complex of Kuthodaw temple, where is believed to store the world largest book with 729 stone steles engraved with Buddhist scriptures. The complex includes many temples and small shrines and each of them contains a stone stele recorded carefully with Buddhist scriptures. This sophisticated project was finished after 7 years of construction. You can enjoy the beauty of the steles but visiting all of them is impossible because of the very large number. It may take more than 1 week to visit all the steles. 
 
Kuthodaw Pagoda and the World largest book
Kuthodaw Pagoda and the World largest book


Visiting the reclining Buddhist statue 

In Yangon, the giant Buddhist statue in lying posture called Chaukhtatgyi is well known and even considered the symbol of Myanmar. Thus, any one visiting this country is looking for Chaukhtatgyi. With 65 meters in length, 16 meters in height, Chaukhtatgyi statue is a challenge for visitors who want to take photos with it as it is too big to appear in 1 picture. 
 
Located in Yangon, Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda is very famous with its 75m reclining Buddha Statue
Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda is very famous with its 75m reclining Buddha Statue
 

Make up with Thanakha

Thanakha is a powder made from several kinds of trees and is used by women and girls in Myanmar as a make-up cream to generate the traditional beauty and a skin care product as well.  When you have first visited this country, you might wonder why there are some special shapes and patterns on the faces of females here. Thanakha powder is extracted from different types of trees and is prepared in a meticulous way. It is considered the unique cosmetic in Myanmar.  
 
Burmese baby girl looks like a doll with some thanakha in her face.
Don’t forget to apply some thanakha on your face
 

Wandering in the wooden bridge of UBein

Ubein Bridge in Mandalay is recorded as the world most ancient and the longest wooden bridge. The 1.2 km long bridge which has existed for centuries is an ideal destination for the local residents. Old people come there to meet and talk. Young couples come there to confide to each other. The bridge seems to be one of the most peaceful places in Myanmar. Ubein Bridge looks the most beautiful in the sunset. If you are the visitor here, do not miss to visit this incomparable bridge. 
 
It is worthy as the World oldest wooden bridg, U Bein is always the big inspiration for travelers and photographers
It is worthy as the World oldest wooden bridg,
U Bein is always the big inspiration for travelers and photographers.
 

Notes 

  • Due to the differences between Myanmar and other countries, remember to bring as much cash as you can. Almost transactions are conducted in cash as ATM machines are not common here. In some larger shopping malls or some places for international tourists, you can pay by credit cards or Dollar, but most of the time when you need to pay for things, you should prepare lots of Kyat, the Myanmar currency. Mobile phone or internet usage here is also not easy any more. 
  • Don’t forget to bargain the price when you want to buy something as they are all overcharged. Remember to prepare before you flight take off because the airline may use ropes to tie your luggage. 
  • Last but not least, as usual, when you visit any temple or pagoda in Myanmar, do dress formally and observe the regulations. 

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