Mingun PayaLess than 7 miles from the historical capital of Mandalay is the town of Mingun, home to the famous

Myanmar landmark of Mingun Paya, also known as Mingun Pahtodawgyi and Mingun Pagoda. A massive structure on the west bank of the Ayeyarwady River, the Mingun Paya was constructed by slaves and prisoners under the orders of King Bodawpaya in 1790. Intended to be a Buddhist stupa, the temple was left unfinished for reasons debated by historians. One legend says that the structure was not completed because an astrologer warned that the king would die at its completion. Another story says that the temple was left unfinished because it was too large to be completed. Its girth is more than 450 feet, and its height is 162 feet; historical evidence predicts that if the temple had been completed, it would stand at over 500 feet tall.

Shwedagon PagodaShwedagon, the heart of Yangon, is the most profoundly honoured pagoda in the

country and interesting history behind. According to the legend, the Shwedagon Pagoda was constructed during the time of the Buddha which is more than 2,500 years ago and where the holy hair relics of the Buddha were enshrined. Towering to a height of 326 feet (100 meters) above the city, Shwedagon Pagoda is the famous landmark noticeable from miles around. It is one of the wonders of the world and the most revered pagoda in Southeast Asia.

KyiteHteeYoe Pagoda (The Golden Rock)Golden Rock, in Myanmar language known as KyiteHteeYoe Pagoda is one of the

breath-taking and also a sacred place for Myanmar people. It is located in Mon State and perched on the highest mountain of Paunglaung mountain range. To travel to KyiteHteeYoe pagoda, it will take a 4-hour drive from Yangon, where it will proceed in an open truck uphill to hermit hill. The rock and the pagoda are at the top of mountain.

BAGAN

Bagan, in the past which was known as Pagan, is the place where the heart of the country ancient architecture lies. It is located in the upper part of Myanmar and is the capital of Myanmar’s first dynasty. More than 2,000 temples and stupas are located in the area and can be found along the eastern bank of the Ayeyarwady river spreading in 42 square kilometers of a dessert like plain geographical location.

MANDALAY

Mandalay is located between one of the most historical Ayeyarwady river and the Shan state. In other words, the location itself is the central of Myanmar geographically which leads the city to become the economic hub of Upper Burma and considered the center of Myanmar culture. The unique culture of Mandalay city is the transportation method of how people travel.

INLE LAKEInle, located in the Shan Hills in Myanmar is a freshwater lake with numerous villages

against the foggy mountain ranges. The weather of Inle Lake differs from other places in the country as the air is a bit cooler and drier. The unique culture which visitors can find in Inle Lake is, fishermen have tendency to row boats using their legs and it is also a part of the Inle tradition itself.

MRAUK U

Mrauk U, is an ancient city and situated in Rakhine State, Myanmar and it is also one of the most important site for archaeologists to observe different artifacts in the area. Mrauk U lies Eastern Kaladan River and is surrounded by hills in both northern and southern part.

PUTAOPutao is located in Kachin State, Myanmar which is also the northernmost town

of Kachin State. It was once the site of World War II British Fort Hertz. Transportation to get to Putao has a bit of constraint as getting to Putao by road is only available during summer, however; it is accessible year round by air if there are enough visitors/tourists group to justify a plane.

NGWE SAUNG BeachNgwe Saung beach is situated near Yangon city and it can be reached within a 5-hour

drive from Yangon. The beach itself is approximately 9 miles long and one of the longest beach in South East Asia and newly opened beach in Ayeyarwaddy delta region interconnected with the Andaman Sea. Moreover, Ngwe Saung is located a bit south of Ngapali which is also another popular beach resorts in Myanmar.