Watch the sunset over U Bein Bridge, Amarapura, near Mandalay

The favorite sight in Myanmar- the U Bein Teak Bridge at Amarapura (itself a former capital of Burma), which is just 11 kilometers south of Mandalay. Nothing could be quite as magical as sunset view at the longest and oldest wooden teak bridge in the world. The teak wood was once part of the Royal Palace in Mandalay but was turned into a bridge by the mayor, U Bein. The columns were no longer needed so they found a new home for them, helping the common people across Taungthaman Lake.

At 1.2 kilometers long, the U Bein Bridge is one of Burma's most photographed sights. Most tourists come at sunset for the orange glow which gradually engulfs the bridge and silhouettes the columns upon it. The best way to photograph the iconic silhouettes is from a hired boat on Taungthaman Lake. During the dry season (November to April) the lake is quite shallow, it’s easy to classic silhouette shot; during other times, much of the bridge is under water, but be rest assured, there are plenty more classic images to capture.