Local time: 10:39 AM |

Myanmar Overview

population

54,577,997 (2023)

area

676,578 km2

language

Burmese

currency

Kyat (K) (MMK)

weather

Tropical climate

timezone

UTC +6:30 (MMT)

  • A rich history leaves Myanmar with many stunning religious architectural monuments. Some of the highlights are the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, the Mandalay Palace, the Kyaiktiyo Pagoda (also called Golden Rock), and The Bagan Archaeological Zone (the main attraction for Myanmar’s tourism, and one of the largest and most important historical sites in South East Asia).
  • Besides historical and religious sites, Myanmar is also a wonderful destination for beach lovers with its beautiful sun-kissed beaches. Some of the best are heavenly Ngapali Beach, Kanthaya Beach, Ngwe Saung (or Silver) Beach, and Chuang Tha Beach. Burmese beaches are famous for their calm pristine beauty and waves with surfing potential.
  • Shopping is an indispensable part of travel. If you want to buy something meaningful as gifts or souvenirs for the trip, then textiles, gemstones, lacquerware, and Thanaka powder should be on your shopping list. However, there are few department stores or duty-free shops around the country. You can shop at local markets and boutique shops around the Inle Lake. There are many interesting stuffs with reasonable prices there.
  • Burmese cuisine is a blend of Indian, Chinese, and Thai cuisines. Like many other Asian countries, rice and vegetables are the core of every Myanmar meal. In many Myanmasaathauksain (Burmese cafeteria-style restaurants), you go to a counter of pre-cooked dishes, choose whatever you want and pay for it. Some of the highlighted dishes of Myanmar are ăthouq salads, leq-p’eq, and various types of noodles.
  • A trip to this mysterious and wonderful country is worth it, especially if you care about Asian culture, history, and lifestyle and are interested in Buddhism with its rich influence and practices in people’s daily lives. Make sure to do your research and plan your trip carefully, and you will have a memorable time in this festive and magical “Golden Land”.

Activities

Myanmar is divided into seven states and seven regions, formerly called divisions. Regions are predominantly Bamar (that is, mainly inhabited by the dominant ethnic group). States, in essence, are regions that are home to particular ethnic minorities. The administrative divisions are further subdivided into districts, which are further subdivided into townships, wards, and villages.

Below is the demographic map of Myanmar.

General Information

is a country in Southeast Asia. Myanmar is bordered...

Food Culture

Tips for Dining in Myanmar

Travel Experiences

"This is Burma. It’s quite unlike any other place you know about."the British writer...

Shopping

There are very few international flights to Myanmar. Bangkok,Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur are the...

Heritage

World heritage in Myanmar

Top Attraction

Our recommended tours

Trip name Days From USD
Hanoi-Halong-Yangon-Bagan - Mandala - Inle Lake - Yangon-Hcmc-Phan Thiet-Hcmc Ha Noi, Vietnam to Phan Thiet, Vietnam Hanoi-Halong-Yangon-Bagan - Mandala - Inle Lake - Yangon-Hcmc-Phan Thiet-Hcmc 16 days

$1.674

View More
Yangon - Bago - Kyaikhtiyo (Golden Rock) - Bagan - Mt.poppa - Kalaw - Pindaya - Inle Lake - Indein - Heho - Ngapali Beach - Yangon Bagan, Myanmar to Yangon - Bago - Kyaikhtiyo (Golden Rock) - Bagan - Mt.poppa - Kalaw - Pindaya - Inle Lake - Indein - Heho - Ngapali Beach - Yangon 14 days

$1.388

View More
Yangon - Bagan - Mt.poppa - Sale - Mandalay - Amarapura - Mingun - Sagaing - Ava - Heho - Kalaw (Trekking) - Pindaya - Inle Lake - Indein - Heho - Kyaing Tong - Yangon Bagan, Myanmar to Inle Lake, Myanmar Yangon - Bagan - Mt.poppa - Sale - Mandalay - Amarapura - Mingun -  Sagaing - Ava - Heho - Kalaw (Trekking) - Pindaya - Inle Lake - Indein - Heho - Kyaing Tong - Yangon 14 days

$1.657

View More
Yangon - Bagan - Mt.poppa - Sale - Mandalay - Amarapura - Mingun - Ava - Sagaing - Monywa - Pyinoolwin - Heho - Kalaw - Pindaya - Inle Lake - Inle Lake - Taunggyi – Kakku - Heho - Yangon Bagan, Myanmar to Yangon - Bagan - Mt.poppa - Sale - Mandalay - Amarapura - Mingun - Ava - Sagaing - Monywa - Pyinoolwin - Heho - Kalaw - Pindaya - Inle Lake - Inle Lake - Taunggyi – Kakku - Heho - Yangon 14 days

$1.465

View More
Yangon - Bago - Kyaikhtiyo (Golden Rock) - Bagan - Mt.poppa - Sale - Mandalay - Amarapura - Mingun - Sagaing - Ava - Heho - Inle Lake - Indein - Yangon Bagan, Myanmar to Inle Lake, Myanmar Yangon - Bago - Kyaikhtiyo (Golden Rock) - Bagan - Mt.poppa - Sale - Mandalay -  Amarapura - Mingun - Sagaing - Ava - Heho - Inle Lake - Indein - Yangon 12 days

$1.364

View More
Yangon - Bago - Kyaikhtiyo (Golden Rock) - Bagan - Mt.poppa - Mandalay - Amarapura - Heho - Inle Lake - Indein - Yangon Bagan, Myanmar to Inle Lake, Myanmar Yangon - Bago - Kyaikhtiyo (Golden Rock) - Bagan - Mt.poppa - Mandalay - Amarapura - Heho - Inle Lake - Indein - Yangon 10 days

$1.031

View More