Myanmar offers golden pagodas, historic cities, and serene rural landscapes, blending timeless traditions with a gentle pace of life that invites you to slow down.
Discover Myanmar
Discover Myanmar
Why visit Myanmar?
What to expect
You can explore the colonial charm of Yangon, temple-dotted plains around Bagan, cool highlands, and tranquil river towns along the Irrawaddy, with warm hospitality wherever you go.
Plan your trip
Myanmar rewards unhurried travel, with Yangon as a natural starting point for exploring the country, and regional air, road, and river links that connect major cultural and nature hubs.
Top experiences in Myanmar
Marvel at Yangon’s Shwedagon Pagoda
Walk around the vast hilltop complex at Shwedagon Pagoda, where golden stupas glow above the city skyline, especially striking around sunset.
Explore Yangon’s colonial downtown
Stroll through central Yangon to see grand colonial-era buildings, leafy streets, and lively neighbourhoods that reveal the city’s layered history.
Cruise along the Irrawaddy River
Take a river cruise to watch life unfold along the Irrawaddy, passing small villages, pagodas, and wide open landscapes from the comfort of a boat.
Discover lakeside life at Inle
Experience lakeside villages, floating gardens, and traditional stilt houses as you travel by longboat across Inle’s calm waters.
Visit Myanmar’s ancient temple plains
Spend a day exploring centuries-old temples and stupas scattered across vast plains, arriving early or late for softer light and quieter moments.
Join a local craft workshop
Visit workshops to see artisans practising lacquerware, weaving, and wood carving, and learn how traditional techniques are passed down through generations.
Ride a scenic train through the hills
Hop on a local train into the hills for slow, scenic travel past farms, forests, and small stations that give you a glimpse of everyday life.
Experience Myanmar’s way of life
Getting around
Domestic flights link Yangon with key regions, while intercity buses, private cars, and trains connect major towns and scenic routes for overland journeys.
Local life & culture
Daily life in Myanmar moves at a gentle rhythm, with teahouses, neighbourhood markets, and town squares acting as social hubs in both cities and smaller communities.
Where to unwind
You can unwind by walking around shady lakes and parks in Yangon, relaxing beside tranquil lakeside resorts, or watching sunsets from hilltop viewpoints across the country.
A taste of Myanmar
National dishes & specialties
Expect noodle soups, salads rich with fresh herbs, and rice-based dishes, with regions known for their own takes on flavours, textures, and condiments.
Casual & modern dining hubs
In Yangon you will find relaxed teahouses, local eateries, and modern cafés, alongside restaurants serving regional dishes from across Myanmar and neighbouring countries.
Signature & scenic dining
Look for dining rooms in restored heritage buildings, waterfront venues, and terraces with skyline or riverside views that turn a simple meal into a memorable evening.
Retail therapy in Myanmar
Malls & lifestyle hubs
Yangon offers modern shopping centres with international brands, cinemas, and cafés, giving you an easy place to pick up essentials or enjoy a relaxed afternoon indoors.
Markets & local crafts
In Yangon and other main towns you can browse markets for textiles, lacquerware, jewellery, and locally made crafts that reflect regional techniques and materials.
Evening retail scene
As evening falls, small stalls, roadside vendors, and lively street corners create a relaxed, informal shopping atmosphere in Myanmar’s larger cities.
Best time to visit Myanmar
Myanmar has three main seasons. The cool, dry peak season runs roughly from November to February, with average temperatures around 20–27 °C (68–81 °F) in many regions, making it comfortable for city walks and sightseeing. The hotter shoulder season is from March to May, when central areas can see temperatures above 30–35 °C (86–95 °F), and travel is best planned for early morning and late afternoon. The low season is the monsoon period from June to October, when coastal and southern regions see frequent showers, average temperatures of about 25–30 °C (77–86 °F), and greener landscapes between bursts of rain.