Mesmerizing ancient gilded pagodas and untouched charm are what make Burma one top of the list of countries to visit in Southeast Asia. But have you ever imagined experiencing all that Myanmar has to offer on an oxcart ride tour? Travel to Myanmar with: Indochina tours in Myanmar
Local transportation in these main tourist cities of Burma
Unique means of transportation is what tourists like- source: internet
In the major tourist cities in Myanmar including Yangon, Pathein, Taunggyi and Mandalay, where local transportation is manifold, besides some public buses connecting numerous stunning places of interest, you can also take advantage of various other vehicles such as Mazda’s or the blue taxi, vintage taxis, trishaws or rickshaws, the Japanese pickup trucks, Thai tuk tuks, horse carts and especially ox carts. Experience all this amazing array of local transport in this Golden country is good but traveling with ox carts is much better.
Ox cart – a unique means of transportation to experience in Burma
Ox cart – a unique means of transportation to experience in Myanmar- source: internet
A mode of transportation used since ancient times, an ox cart is a 2 or 4-wheeled wooden vehicle drawn by oxen still used today in some parts of Myanmar where the condition of infrastructure is not favorable. The front of the cart is where the driver and any other passengers sit on, while the back is where their loads are placed.
In spite of a great number of options for local transportation, almost travelers are likely to choose the unique vehicles for an authentic Burmese feeling. Among all of these famous unique ones, ox cart ride is something that you should not miss once coming here. Myanmar travel packages
You might be laughing at the idea of riding in an ox cart, which seems to be age-old. But once visiting some of the remote areas in Burma, which cannot be accessible with motor road, you will see how great this idea is! In Myanmar rural villages, people still mainly rely on use these cattle driven carts as the most preferred mode of transportation.
What to expect at an oxcart adventure?
An ox cart ride takes you closer to local life- source: internet
Offering you an amazing ride across the city with comfortable seats, an oxcart adventure will be one of the most fascinating experiences in Myanmar. Organized by Burmese with the aim of enriching the locals’ living condition, an oxcart journey, which takes you through dirt tracks amid lush vegetation, the traditional community nestled amongst postcard-like scenery of rice paddy fields, colonial splendor, temples and pagodas, will give you an awesome chance to get closer glimpses into this land’s rural lifestyle, get to know more about Burmese customs, hospitable, hard-working and humble locals and their unique culture. Until now, Burmese still use the traditional ox cart, which has played an important role in Burmese traditional culture dating back to long time, to carry stuffs from one place to another. In addition to being used to transport goods, oxcart ride also brings an attractive adventure to those who are interested in seeing the truly charming Burma.
Allowing you to experience local life at the most leisurely pace, an oxen cart is said to be a rudimentary way of travelling in the rural communities in Myanmar. An ox cart can carry 4 adults at the same time and the price you have to pay is well worth the experience it is about to provide.
Where to go for an oxcart ride?
Impressive sunset view at Inle Lake- source: internet
With an oxcart ride in Mount Popa in Bagan, Ubein Bridge and Inle Lake, you will have an unforgettable journey across rolling hills and magnificent landscapes, through rural villages with working cottage industries, encounter Burmese wearing longyi wrapping around the waist working in the fields, watch the traditional style of one-legged fishing, pay a visit to hot springs or ruined stupas as well as the stilted villages of the Intha locals in the Inle Lake area to discover a world of architectural gems and authentic culture and finally, immerse yourself in impressive sunset views in Myanmar.
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