#1 most popular of 13 things to do in Myanmar
- "Imagine you've been told what a poor country Myanmar is, I ask how far the city centre is from my hotel…"
- "Considered one of the most expensive gems of Myanmar, the legend of revered Shwedagon Pagoda is as old as…"
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#2 most popular of 13 things to do in Myanmar
- "Surprisingly few travelers make it to Ngapali Beach, even though it is the most famous beach resort in Burma, with a relatively good tourist infrastructure. The reason for this may be the two grueling, long bus…"
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#3 most popular of 13 things to do in Myanmar
- "I never quite got clear whether Mandalay was named after Mandalay Hill or vice-versa. Since the Buddha, himself, is said to have visited Mandalay Hill, I’ll go with the former. As the legend tells it, when Buddha…"
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#4 most popular of 13 things to do in Myanmar
- "This religious site is to the people of Myanmar what Mecca is to the Muslims, or St. Peter’s Basilica to Roman Catholics. Most Burmese Buddhists hope to see this shrine at least once in their lifetime. Its…"
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#5 most popular of 13 things to do in Myanmar
- "Interesting and pleasant metropolis with distinct South-East Asian flair, crumbling colonial architecture and golden pagodas. The main attraction is the deservedly world famous Shwedagon Pagoda whose enormous…"
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#6 most popular of 13 things to do in Myanmar
- "I have met many travelers who did not like Mandalay; I guess they were just disappointed that the city does not live up to the exotic and romantic image the name Mandalay evokes. Nevertheless, Mandalay is an…"
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#7 most popular of 13 things to do in Myanmar
- "Originally part of the royal palace at Amarapura and later moved to Mandalay, this monastery began its existence in the mid 19th century as part of King Mindon’s living quarters. After King Mindon died in 1878,…"
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#8 most popular of 13 things to do in Myanmar
- "On our way to Mandalay Hill we stopped at the Kuthodaw Pagoda, often called the world’s largest book. It is a huge walled complex situated at the base of the southeast side of Mandalay Hill. It was built by King…"
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#9 most popular of 13 things to do in Myanmar
- "This is one of the largest reclining Buddhas I’ve ever seen and is evidently the largest in Myanmar. It can’t be very much smaller than the one in Bangkok— reputed to be the largest reclining Buddha in the world.…"
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#10 most popular of 13 things to do in Myanmar
- "This is an air-conditioned pub-type bar with draft Tiger beer, good food, and live entertainment. It's where younger Burmese hang out on the weekends, located on Mahabandoola Street between 35th and 36th. …"
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