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What are brought back from your tours to Myanmar? The answers may be very diverse as you can find a variety of unique and interesting souvenirs in Burma, from colorful fabrics and carpets to sophisticated wooden carving and gemstones. To ensure that you can purchase your favorite souvenirs at a reasonable price, we recommend these places to shop when you tour Burma. 1. Augustine’s Souvenirs This treasure used to be called Augustine’s Antiques; however as the Burmese government doesn’t allow antiques to be sold outside the country’s border, its name has been changed. Today, the shop concentrates on newer items but the quality remains to be guaranteed. Visiting the Augustine’s Souvenirs in your tours to Myanmar, you can find carvings from Mandalay workshops, colonial-style furniture, lacquer from producers in the Shan States, gilded wooden statues and some beautiful 20th-century silver and brass temple offering bowls, which are sold by families in need of the cash. Make sure that you r...

The Irrawaddy River (also known as Ayeyarwady River) flows through the heart of Myanmar, with some of the country’s most iconic sights located on its banks. Here are top 6 reasons why taking a river cruise Burma on the Irrawaddy is so special, with useful tips and opinions from tourists who have enjoyed this remarkable voyage for themselves 1. A window onto real life Now matter when you go in Myanmar, the warmth and hospitability of the locals will surprise you. However, when making a visit to remote communities along the Irrawaddy River, who may see a small number of international visitors a month, their keenness excitement to meet and interact with travelers is all the more special. Visiting these remote riverside communities, you can be sure what you see and experience is the locals’ real lifestyle – nothing is “performed” for visitors. Paul, a UK traveler, shares his own idea about this phenomenon that when you cruise Burma, you have an opportunity to explore a different side of...

The boat floats in the middle of the river; on the river banks are beautiful quite villages. Magnificent temples appear in the distance and space is full of golden and red light. The picturesque scenery like that is one of the numberless memorable moments visitors can catch in their Irrawaddy River cruise holidays. If you desire to have your river cruise on the Irrawaddy in style, there are a lot of travel companies offering various ships for your voyage. We recommend some of the popular ones so that you can choose the river cruise ship which is most suitable for your want and need. Belmond – Road to Mandalay (belmond.com) The Road to Mandalay offers three- to 11-night itineraries from Yangon in the south to the town of Bhamo, only 50 miles in the north to the Chinese border. The ship started to cruise the Irrawaddy River in 1996. It was refurbished in 2008 after being damaged by Cyclone Nargis, and guest capacity reduced to 82 passengers to increase space and comfort. Road to Manda...

Luxury Myanmar tours will bring you a unique experience in the country of golden pagodas. On a boat, on wheels, from the sky or simply on your feet, you can enjoy the most wonderful things of a charming Myanmar. Here are the most remarkable experiences we recommended for your  Myanmar travel . Take hot-air balloon in Bagan The ancient city of Bagan is the home of more than 2,200 religious sites. If you are interested in discovering these majestic pagodas and temples in a very different way, it should be the time to take a hot air balloon experience in your luxury Myanmar tours. As your balloon flies up in the blue sky, the view offers a stunning and pristine watercolor painting. From the sky, you will realize how impressive Bagan is! Magnificent temples and pagodas, idyllic villages where people are doing their daily tasks, the Irrawaddy River winding through the landscape to the horizon, all create an unforgettable memory in your Myanmar tours. Let yourself by be enchanted b...

The Irrawaddy River (also known as Ayeyarwady River) is the largest river and the most important commercial waterway in Burma. In recent years, together with the general development of Myanmar tourism, the river has attracted more and more travelers all over the world. There are a lot of different itineraries for an Irrawaddy River cruise offered by various travel agencies. We recommend some of those popular so that you can choose the one which is most suitable for your taste and time. Popular Irrawaddy River Cruise Itineraries Three to Four Nights: The river cruise itineraries between Mandalay and Bagan are the most important. These journeys usually last three or four days and give a wonderful taste of this magical country and its serene river. The initial and final points, Mandalay and Bagan, are two of most culturally significant sites in Burma. You will be able to experience Burmese daily life and culture during organized excursions offered on the extended stays in both cities. ...

The Irrawaddy River (also known as the Ayeyarwady River) has shaped Burma’s history; it is not only the country’s economic lifeblood but also the indispensable part of the Burmese spiritual life. Cruises on the Irrawaddy River offer travelers the great opportunity to contemplate incomparable scenery and explore the simple daily life of Burmese people along the river. If you strongly feel that you must travel to the majestic river, here is some practical information for you to have a successful tourist experience. Best time for cruises on the Irrawaddy River It’s better for you to visit the river during cool, dry season between November and February. It’s warm in the daytime but gets cooler at night. In March, the temperature and humidity level are dramatically higher. The rainy season lasts nearly 5 months, from late May through October. Due to the water levels of the Irrawaddy, the best time for cruises on the Irrawaddy River between Mandalay and Bagan runs from September through t...

Myanmar has become a new tourist heaven in recently and the tourist scenery has changed remarkably since the first days when the country opened up to international travelers. Here’s our travel guide Myanmar with useful tips and everything you should know for planning your  Myanmar travel . 1. Getting there Myanmar Visa: Travelers from 100 countries can apply for an e-visa, which means that you certainly have a visa in advance your travel Myanmar. It takes about 5 working days from applying to receive your visa. It’s valid for a period of up to 28 days staying in Myanmar and costs you US $50. Fly in: Yangon is the main point of entry for travel Myanmar with international flights from Chang Mai, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Tokyo Singapore and 3 Chinese airports, including Kunming, Guangzhou, and Beijing. 2. Currency Currency is one of the most important points of travel guide to Myanmar you have to pay attention. The local currency of Myanmar is Kyat; however, US ...