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The Irrawaddy River
Moving to its own unique rhythm,
the Irrawaddy River flows from the snow-
capped Himalayas in the north all the way
down to the Andaman Sea. Having played
important roles throughout the course of
history, the Irrawaddy is forever entwined
in legends, memories of war and tales of
epic expeditions. Along this great waterway,
time seems to stand still, for life on the
river remains much the same as it
was centuries ago.
Inle Lake – Paradise Found
Spanning just over 22 kilometres in length,
the water paradise of Inle Lake is dotted
with villages mounted on stilts along the
lake's shallow fringes. Daily life here
consists of locals making floating islands,
building houses, constructing monasteries
and fishing – adopting an incredibly unique
one-legged rowing technique. Beyond the
vast lake, tiny canals and tributaries are
filled with cultural delights – floating
markets, gardens and even temples.
Beguiling Bagan
Once the capital of the first Empire of
Myanmar, Bagan is one of the richest
archaeological sites in Southeast Asia,
if not the world. It is home to thousands
of Buddhist temples from the 11th, 12th
and 13th centuries, many still perfectly
preserved and no two temples alike in
pattern or design. The shimmering golds,
offset by the verdant surrounds, perfectly
capture majestic sunrises and sunsets,
providing a fairytale scene like no other.
MYANMAR
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A
LAND
LESS
TRAVELLED
