Myanmar

A culturally rich country of ancient temples, historic cities, mountain landscapes, lakes, beaches, and regional cuisine.

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Best Time to Visit November – February

Typical Trip Length 7 – 14 days

Tours From $599

Currency Myanmar Kyat (MMK)

Why travelers come here

Myanmar is known for Bagan’s temple-filled plains, Yangon’s Shwedagon Pagoda, Mandalay’s cultural heritage, and the floating communities of Inle Lake. Travelers are also drawn to its Buddhist traditions, regional cuisine, mountain scenery, and historic towns. However, current armed conflict and instability severely affect travel, so visitors should review official travel advisories before planning or booking a journey.

Ancient temples, mountain scenery, lakes, beaches, and countryside

Buddhist traditions, regional cuisine, markets, and historic communities

Best suited to experienced, culturally curious independent travelers

Overland connections exist with Thailand, China, India, and Laos

Where to go

The one places we route around

Myanmar is small enough to see most of this in a week without feeling rushed.

Yangon Travel Guide: Colonial Streets Under a Golden Pagoda

Myanmar

Myanmar, Asia Yangon pairs a genuinely moving religious history with a serious current safety situation. Here's what to know before visiting Myanmar's largest city.