pagodas and intriguing age-old traditions.
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VIBRANT YANGON
Yangon is a melting pot of British, Burmese,
Chinese and Indian culture, from its timeless
colonial architecture to its unique cuisine.
This bustling city is home to the sacred
Shwedagon Pagoda, a shimmering gold structure
dotted with precious gems, believed to contain
eight hairs of Buddha.
MAJESTIC MANDALAY
Known as 'the golden city', Mandalay was the
last capital of the Myanmar kingdom. There's
much to explore here. Discover this ancient
world and gain an insight into its culture,
through visiting the nostalgic marketplaces,
exploring the sacred temples and pagodas or
cruising the Irrawaddy River.
BAGAN
This World Heritage-listed city was once the
capital of the first Empire of Myanmar, housing
thousands of ancient temples dating back to the
11th and 12th centuries. Featuring countless
gilded structures sure to captivate, Bagan is
home to one of the richest archaeological sites
in Southeast Asia.
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Yangon's Shwedagon Pagoda is resplendent with its gleaming gold
