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Once off limits to visitors, Myanmar has recently dusted off the cobwebs of its hidden past, opening its doors to reveal a country steeped in cultural splendour, natural wonder and historical intrigue. For us, Burma is the land of lotus flowers, horse drawn carts, traditional tea houses and an exquisitely leisurely pace of life; Burma is a land where a traditional way of life prevails. The landscape is a glittering exhibition of gilded pagodas, the culture is an intoxicating blend of influences from across Asia and its cities are abuzz with spiritualism.
Magnificent temples abound in Burma, dotting the horizons of its verdant landscapes up and down the country. From the temple studded lands of Bagan to the glittering pagodas of Yangon, the holy sites of Burma are simply mind boggling both in size and beauty. Whilst stupas are solid temples, said to house remains of Buddhas or monks, Pagodas are open to enter for worship. Having evolved from the shape of a stupa, the two often look similar yet their significance is marked by their history.
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Yangon is a melting pot of traditional and contemporary, where authentic Burmese culture melds with a colonial legacy still present decades after the departure of the British. Of course at the top of most visitors’ list is the awe-inspiring Shwedagon Pagoda, a striking expression of Burmese faith with streams of locals pouring in and out to pay their respects throughout the day.
Also known as the ‘Garden City of the East’, Yangon’s many parks and lakes are a hub of activity on the weekends, drawing families, couples and friends all from around the surrounding area. The Kandawgyi Nature Park is one of the largest, containing one of two major lakes in Yangon where the dazzling Karaweik Barge is located, a replica of the royal Barge.
Head to downtown Yangon and discover a unique blend of colonial charm and buzzing cosmopolitan life down its narrow alleys and humming streets. Explore the cultural districts of Little India and Chinatown as well as the Sule Pagoda, an octagonal 2,000 year old gilded stupa in the heart of downtown. The large covered Bogyoke Aung San Market (often referred to as Scott’s Market) is a great place to get a taste of local life, whilst picking up a few traditional Burmese handicrafts along the way.
Much of Yangon can be easily explore on foot, which is often a better option due to the city’s somewhat unpredictable traffic, however another option is the Yangon Circle Train. This train slowly travels in a ring around the city, offering a great insight into local life in the city. Other highlights include discovering the city’s burgeoning art scene in a number of shops and museums, the barbecue stalls and beer stations of 19th Street and the Chaukhtatgyi Buddha Temple, home to a 65 meter long reclining Buddha Image.