Myanmar offers serene landscapes, golden pagodas, and characterful towns where you can slow down and immerse yourself in everyday life along rivers, lakes, and hills.
Discover Myanmar
Discover Myanmar
Why visit Myanmar?
What to expect
Explore Yangon´s colonial-era streets and shimmering Shwedagon Pagoda, the ancient temples of Bagan, the stilt villages of Inle Lake, and Mandalay´s royal heritage and surrounding countryside.
Plan your trip
Use Yangon as your gateway, then connect onwards by domestic flight, road, or river to major regions and quieter towns, tailoring your journey from short breaks to extended adventures across Myanmar and the wider region.
Top experiences in Myanmar
Marvel at Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon
Walk the terraces of Shwedagon Pagoda at sunset to see its golden stupa glow above the city skyline and experience Yangon´s most iconic landmark.
Explore the temple plains of Bagan
Discover the thousands of temples and stupas scattered across Bagan, exploring by e-bike, horse cart, or car as the light changes over the plains.
Cruise the Irrawaddy River
Take a river journey between Mandalay and Bagan to watch riverside villages, monasteries, and sandbanks drift by at an unhurried pace.
Drift across Inle Lake
Glide by longtail boat past stilt houses, floating gardens, and traditional fishermen on Inle Lake, with stops at lakeside villages and craft workshops.
Walk across U Bein Bridge
Visit U Bein Bridge near Mandalay at sunrise or sunset to stroll along one of the world´s longest teak bridges, set over the calm waters of Taungthaman Lake.
Ride the Yangon Circular Railway
Hop on the Yangon Circular Railway to see everyday city and suburban life, markets, and neighbourhoods from an open-window carriage.
Relax at Ngapali Beach
Unwind on the soft sands of Ngapali Beach, where palm-fringed shores and the Bay of Bengal provide a laid-back coastal escape.
Experience Myanmar´s way of life
Getting around
Domestic flights link Yangon with key destinations such as Mandalay, Bagan, Inle Lake, and coastal towns, while long-distance buses, private cars, and trains connect major routes for more scenic journeys.
Local life & culture
You will notice a gentle daily rhythm shaped by teahouses, bustling markets, traditional dress, and festivals, with each region adding its own crafts, customs, and architectural styles.
Where to unwind
Retreat to lakeside resorts at Inle, riverside stays in Bagan or Mandalay, or quiet beaches such as Ngapali, and seek out hill country walks in Shan State for cooler air and open vistas.
A taste of Myanmar
National dishes & specialties
Look out for dishes such as mohinga, tea leaf salad, and rich curries, with regional variations from Yangon and Mandalay to Shan State and coastal areas shaping flavours and ingredients.
Casual & modern dining hubs
In Yangon and Mandalay, you can enjoy relaxed teahouses, local eateries, and modern cafés, while popular towns around Inle Lake and Bagan offer a mix of simple restaurants and contemporary dining spots.
Signature & scenic dining
Choose rooftop venues in Yangon with city views, riverside terraces in Bagan and Mandalay, or beachfront restaurants at Ngapali for memorable meals in atmospheric settings.
Retail therapy in Myanmar
Malls & lifestyle hubs
Yangon features modern shopping centres and lifestyle malls where you can find international brands alongside local retailers, while Mandalay offers smaller complexes and city-centre arcades.
Markets & local crafts
Browse Yangon´s landmark markets, handicraft stalls in Bagan, and workshops around Inle Lake and Mandalay for textiles, lacquerware, carvings, and other handmade pieces.
Evening retail scene
After dark, Yangon´s central streets and select markets stay lively with shops, street stalls, and small boutiques, while popular tourist towns offer relaxed evening browsing for souvenirs and crafts.
Best time to visit Myanmar
Myanmar has three main seasons. The cool, dry peak season runs from November to February, with daytime temperatures around 20–28°C (68–82°F) in many regions, making it comfortable for sightseeing. The hot, dry shoulder season spans March to May, when temperatures can rise to 30–38°C (86–100°F), especially in lowland areas such as Bagan and Mandalay, with cooler conditions in the hills. The low season is the southwest monsoon from June to October, bringing higher humidity, regular showers, and occasional heavy rain, with temperatures generally 24–32°C (75–90°F), and greener landscapes in many rural areas.