Burma, widely known as Myanmar, is located in South East Asia. This country is surrounded by Bangladesh and India to the North, China, Thailand and Laos to the East. Moreover, it is famous for an untouched nature, a rich culture, amazing heritages such as Buddhists ancient temples and fertile plains. This makes Burma become a favorite destination for many travelers from all over the world. If you desire to travel to this country, you should take the time to learn about their culture, historical, people in Myanmar. Here is some essential information about this beautiful country. Travel Indochina Myanmar
Myanmar
- Location, climate , languages
Burma is located in the continent of Asia with a total area of 676,578 square kilometers. Myanmar became an independent state in 1948. The population of Burma is about 53, 27 billion people. The main language is Burmese. This country has a tropical monsoon country with three main seasons. The hottest period is between February and May with the avenger temperature above 104°F. In the rainy season (from May to October), the weather is quite dry and cold.
Burmese woman – source: internet
- Famous places in Burma.
Burma is a Buddhist country so every famous landmark here is associated with the image of the Buddha statues and sacred temples. This is one of the most beautiful attractions of this area.
Bagan will surely be an ideal place for those with a passion for Buddhism. Bagan was capital of the Burma a hundred years ago so there are many cultural places maintained until now. Coming to this place, tourists should visit ancient temples and sparkling gold spires filled with religious values of humanity.
Bagan city – source: internet
When you arrive in Bagan, you shouldn’t miss Taugh Kalat, which was built on top of a volcano plug. It is one of the most wonderful sites in Burma. To reach this Buddhist monastery, travelers need to climb 777 steps to the summit. From the top of here, you can fully see the ancient Bagan city and enjoy picturesque view of the nature.
Taugh Kalat – source: internet
The Shwedagon or Greater Dragon Pagoda, built before the Buddha passed away, about 2500 years ago, is one of most sacred Buddhism site in Burma. According to the legend and records of the monks, this pagoda owns a strand of Buddha’s hair and other religious relics.
The Shwedagon or Greater Dragon – source: internet
Having just “opened” to the world, Burma promises to be such a wonderful country for tourists loving to discover untouched nature as well as explore history, culture and life of Buddhist.
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