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Yangon:
 The capital
city of Myanmar and is the gateway of Myanmar. It is
evergreen and cool with lush tropical trees, shady parks
and beautiful lakes. It is attractive in its own special
way. It covers about 350 sq.km and has a population of
over five millions.
The Shwedagon Pagoda is the world famous golden stupa,
which is the prominent landmark visible from miles
around. One of the wonders of the world, is believed to
have been built approximately 2500 years ago.
National museum exhibits the lion throne of the last
Myanmar King, Royal Regalia of 19 century, artifacts of
various ancient periods, musical instruments and
paintings.
Reclining Buddha (70 metres long) is one of the largest
images in Myanmar can be seen in Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda.
Myanmar is also famous for its Ruby, Jade, Sapphire and
Pearl. In Myanmar Gems museum you can see 496.5 carats
Nawata Ruby, about 33 tons largest Jadeite Boulder,
11877 grams largest Sapphire and 9.8 mommes largest
Pearl.
Environs
Syrian ( Tanyin ):
It is about
20 km from Yangon. It was under the Portuguese in the
17th century. Some ruined and old Portuguese building
can still be seen in Tanyin. It is famous among locals
for Kyaikhauk Pagoda and Yele Pagoda ( a pagoda on a
small island ) at Kyauktan.
Twante:
It is 24 km
from Yangon by boat. You can also access there by
crossing the Yangon ( Hlaing ) River and take a bus or
rent a car. It is well known for its pottery,fruits and
vegetables.
Bagan:
 It is about
12 hours drive from Yangon. It is one of the richest
archaeological sites with four million pagodas in Asia.
It is situated on the eastern bank of Ayeyarwady River
and about 193 km from Mandalay. There are some River
cruises between Mandalay and Bagan. The best scenic
views can be seen in the morning and at the sun set.
Highlights are Archaeological Museum, Ananda Temple,
Bupaya Pagoda, Gubyaukgyi Temple, Shwegugyi Temple,
Shwezigon Pagoda and Thatbinnyu Temple. Famous
lacquerware industry can be seen and can buy the
lacquerware there.
Mount Popa:
It is an
extinct volcano and about 67-km from Bagan. It is about
1,500 metres in height. Popa Taung Kalat is famous among
locals. There is an annual festival of Nats and spirit
Gods during May and June. Tourists who interest in
ecotourism interest Popa Mountain Park and Resort.
Mandalay:
 The
last Capital of the Myanmar Kingdom is in the central
Myanmar, 688 km due north of Yangon. It is the largest
city after Yangon. Being rich in monasteries, pagodas
and ample resources of Myanmar arts and architecture,
Mandalay is known as the centre of Myanmar culture.
Mandalay Palace, Hill, Shwenandaw Monastry, Kuthodaw
Pagoda and Mahamuni Pagoda are worth visiting in
Mandalay.
Environs
Amarapura:
An ancient
capital of the Konbaung Dynasty is about 11 km south of
Mandalay. U Bein Bridge (1208 metre) was built by Mayor
U Bein with teak planks two centuries ago. It is also
famous for cotton and silk weaving industries
Inwa:
It was a
historical capital in 1364 and known as AVA. Me Nu Ok
Kyaung and Bagara Kyaung are attractive to tourists.
Mingun:
It is famous
for the world largest ringing Bell. It weights about 90
tons. It is situated 11 km from Mandalay on the West
Bank of the Ayeyarwady River.
   
Sagaing:
It is 21 km
from Mandalay and situated on the West Bank of
Ayeyarwady River. Sagaing Hills are known as a religious
retreat where over 500 monasteries are located.
Kaunghmudaw and Soon U Ponnya Shin Pagoda are main
attractions to tourists. Modern Buddhist University and
hospital are also located in Sagaing hill. Ywahtaung
village is famous for Silversmiths.
Inle:
It
is about 38 km from Taunggyi. A vast beautiful and
picturesque lake, sheltered among the hazy blue
mountains of 1524 metres, stretches 22.4 km long and
10.2 km wide. It is famous for Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, its
unique leg rower, floating villages and farms and
colourful market.
Pyin Oo
Lwin:
 Maymyo
(Pyin Oo Lwin), an old British hill station, sits on the
foothills of the ShanPlateau slightly north-east of
Mandalay. The 1-˝ hour drive from Mandalay offers
breathtaking views across the Mandalay plain. Horse
drawn carriages are the primary means of transport as
you explore this town that abounds with the atmosphere
of British colonial times. Coffee and banana plantations
are common and the many.
Myauk U:
 It
is one of the archaeological sites in Myanmar. It was
the ancient city of Rakhine Kingdom in the 15th century.
It is 80 km away from Sittwe, the capital of Rakhine
State.
Mrauk U is famous for massive Shitthaung Pagoda with
countless Buddha images and Archaeological Museum. Many
old temples with wall paintings of Indian cultural
influence can be seen.
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