Lovin' & Livin' in Myanmar

Private transport is the best option for travelers who want to tailor their transportation for optimum convenience. Anywhere provides private ground transportation with air-conditioned vehicles and friendly drivers. This is probably the easiest way to get around — professional drivers arrive at your hotel, so you don’t have to figure out directions to a pickup point.

Stay at Chatrium Hotel Royal to be a short trip away from the Shwedagon Pagoda. This is a luxury hotel in a bustling part of town.

Set out at dusk on a tour of the enormous Shwedagon Pagoda. This is the most famous Buddhist site in Myanmar, and many consider it central to Burmese culture. On the way, you’ll experience some parts of the city that you shouldn’t miss on a visit to Yangon.

In order to see as much of Myanmar as possible, opt to include a few domestic flights in your itinerary. Drives between major destinations can be very long and arduous — not to mention roads are not always in great condition.

Guests at Red Canal Hotel will have a comfortable escape from Mandalay’s busy streets. It’s right across from the moat that surrounds the famous Mandalay Palace.

This tour takes you to see Mandalay, Burma’s last royal capital. This is where the Burmese surrendered to the British at the end of the 19th century, ushering in a difficult colonial era. Today, Mandalay’s artisans work hard to preserve Myanmar’s traditional crafts. You’ll also visit the nearby royal city of Amarapura and then continue to see Mandalay’s most iconic landmarks.

Private transport is the best option for travelers who want to tailor their transportation for optimum convenience. Anywhere provides private ground transportation with air-conditioned vehicles and friendly drivers. This is probably the easiest way to get around — professional drivers arrive at your hotel, so you don’t have to figure out directions to a pickup point.

Thiripyistaya Sanctuary Resort is on the banks of the Ayeyarwady River. Peacocks strut across these idyllic grounds, which cover 24 acres of landscaped gardens.

Hot air balloon tours are one of the most iconic ways to see Bagan. You’ll leave early in the morning and have the chance to see the surrounding villages waking up.

Bagan has thousands of temples, but they’re only a fraction of the site’s original sprawl. Much of the site was built from the 11th to the 13th century, with lots of Buddha statues and other embellishments added from the 14 to the 16th century. You’ll follow your knowledgeable guide to see the most noteworthy temples, as well as a nearby village. This tour takes place around sunset, so you can appreciate the majesty of Bagan’s temples during the cooler part of the day.

Private transport is the best option for travelers who want to tailor their transportation for optimum convenience. Anywhere provides private ground transportation with air-conditioned vehicles and friendly drivers. This is probably the easiest way to get around — professional drivers arrive at your hotel, so you don’t have to figure out directions to a pickup point.

The 101 suite Sofitel Inle Lake Myat Min is a luxury boutique resort ideally located on the shore of picturesque Inle lake, built between 20 acres of rice fields and floating gardens. It features authentic Myanmar style and the latest technology. The resort has 2 restaurants, 2 bars, fitness and wellness center as well as 2 swimming pools. Perfect for couples and travellers.

Experience firsthand the culture of the Intha people on a visit to Inle Lake. You’ll get to see the fishermen practicing their skillful leg rowing as well as the lake’s famous 5-Day Market.

In order to see as much of Myanmar as possible, opt to include a few domestic flights in your itinerary. Drives between major destinations can be very long and arduous — not to mention roads are not always in great condition.

Bayview Beach Resort’s tropical gardens are right next to the Bay of Bengal. Beachgoers come here to soak up the sun and revel in the views along Myanmar’s most beautiful beach.

In order to see as much of Myanmar as possible, opt to include a few domestic flights in your itinerary. Drives between major destinations can be very long and arduous — not to mention roads are not always in great condition.