Top 10+ Destinations to Visit in Myanmar 2023

Top Destinations & Places to Visit in Myanmar

Bagan
- Region: eastern banks of the Irrawaddy
- Area: 104 km2
- Founded: 1044
- Population: 3,574
Why visit? Famous for: Pagodas, Historical monuments, Monasteries
Top attractions: Ananda Temple, Htilominlo Temple, Shwesandaw Pagoda, Shwezigon Pagoda, Mount Popa, Nyaung U Market
Top things to do: Discover temples, Fly in a hot-air balloon, Attend Bagan's festival, Explore local market
Mandalay
- Region: Eastern banks of the Irrawaddy
- Area: 163.84 km2
- Founded: 1857
- Population: 1,727 million
Why visit? Famous for: Golden pagodas, Exquisite temples, Grand palace monasteries
Top attractions: Mahamuni Pagoda, Myingyan, Bagaya Monastery, Mandalay Palace
Top things to do: Try Mandalay's tea, Stroll across U Bein bridge, Explore pagodas and palace
Yangon
- Region: Southern Myanmar
- Area: 199 km2
- Founded: 1035
- Population: 5,813,186
Why visit? Famous for: Colonial architecture, Commercial hub
Top attractions: Shwedagon Pagoda, Botataung Pagoda, Sule Pagoda, Allied War Memorial
Top things to do: Shopping, Join in cultural tours, Mountain bike tours, Walk through Chinatown, Visit pagodas
Kalaw
- Region: Shan State
- Area: 85 km2
- Founded: 1970
- Population: 186,083
Why visit? Famous for: Beautiful nature, Local villages, Colorful daily life
Top attractions: Kalaw’s marketplace, Shwe Oo Min Paya, Elephant Camp
Top things to do: Support local community, Trek to Inle lake, Shop at local markets, Explore Buddha cave, Dine at local tea shop
Inle Lake
- Region: Shan Hills
- Area: 116 km2
- Founded: 1995
- Population: 70,000
Why visit? Famous for: Weaving industry
Top attractions: Phaung Daw Oo temple, Cat jumping monastery
Top things to do: Watch puppet show, Admire pagoda, Visit cutural museum, Take a boat trip on the lake, Check-in Phaung Daw Oo temple, Visit Cat jumping monastery
Bago
- Region: North-east of Yangon
- Area: 372 km2
- Founded: 1966
- Population: 254,424
Why visit? Famous for: Pagodas
Top attractions: Shwemawdaw Pagoda, Hintha Gon Pagoda, Kyaik Pun Pagoda, Mya Tha Lyaung and Shwethalyaung statues, Kanbawzathadi Palace and Museum, Kalyani Ordination Hall
Top things to do: Visit pagodas, Check-in at famous statues, Explore museum
Bhamo
- Region: South of the capital
- Area: 186 km2
- Founded: 1970
- Population: 47,920
Why visit? Famous for: Spectacular river cruises, Natural scenery
Top attractions: Shwe Kyina Paya Temple, Theindawgyi Pagoda, Bhamo Harbor, Bamboo Bridge, Irrawaddy River, Local Market and Restaurants
Top things to do: Cross the bamboo bridge, Enjoy the gorgeous sunset at Bhamo harbour, Experience food at local restaurant, Join in river cruise
Myingyan
- Region: The valley of the Ayeyarwady River
- Area: 9,583 km2
- Founded: 1970
- Population: 91,542
Why visit? Famous for: Golden glistening monastery
Top attractions: Irrawaddy river, Ananada temple, Nat temple, Shwezigon pagoda, U Bein bridge
Top things to do: Enjoy rivers and U Bein bridge, Discover temples, Take hot air balloon ride over Bagan for temples bird's eyes view
Irrawaddy River
- Region: Centre of Myanmar
- Area: 2,170 km long
- Founded: 1970
- Population: 6.5 million
Why visit? Famous for: Impressive natural beauty
Top attractions: River along the Bagan and Mandalay
Top things to do: Catch a glimpse of river and landscape attractiveness