Yangon, the capital city is the main gateway to Myanmar. In 1755 King Alaungpaya (the founder of Kon Baung Dynasty) accomplished his military campaign following his conquest of Dagon. At that time, Dagon was a small village. The King realized that the conquest of Dagon implied a total victory over lower Myanmar because of its strategic location. Accordingly, he renamed the town Yangon which literally means "End of Strife". In 1851, however, the British annexation of Yangon resulted in getting the town refound. And the name also was changed to Rangoon. The city was laid out on a chessboard pattern and cool with lush tropical trees, shady parks and beautiful lakes, Yangon has earned the name of the Garden City of the East. The present day Yangon covers over 350 sq. km. and has a population of over 5 million.

Shwedagon Pagoda
Towering almost 100 meters above the green cityscape of Yangon, the Shwedagon Pagoda is the landmark visible from miles around. One of the wonders of the world it was believed to have built over 2500 years ago where the Buddha’s were enshrined.

Sule Pagoda
Situated right in the centre of Yangon. The Sule Pagoda is an excellent landmark. It is said to be over 2,000 years old. The golden pagoda is unusual in that its octagonal shape continues right up to the bell and inverted bowl. It stands 46 meters (152 feet) high and is surrounded by small shops and all the familiar non-religious services such as astrologists, palmists and so on.

Botahtaung Pagoda
Bo means "Leader" and tahtaung means "a thousand" The Botahtaung Pagoda was named after the thousand military leaders who escorted relics of the Buddha brought from India over two thousand years ago. The Botahtaung is hollow inside and you can walk through it.

Kaba Aye Pagoda
The name Kaba Aye in Myanmar means “world peace” to which this pagoda is dedicated. This pagoda was built 1952 for the 1954-56 sixth Buddhist Synod. The Buddhist Art Museum and Maha Pasana Cave are also located in the same compound.

Maha Pasana Guha
The "great cave" is an artificial “cave” built close to the Kaba Aye Pagoda. It was here that the sixth Buddhist synod was held to coincide with the 2500th anniversary of the Buddha’s enlightenment. The cave measures 139 by 113 meters (455 by 370 feet).

Mai-Lamu Pagoda
A wonderful land of spired pagodas and sculptured figures. Mai-Lamu Pagoda is famous for the giant images depicting Buddha’s earlier lives.

National Museum
The National Museum exhibits the lion throne of King Thibaw, the Last Myanmar King, Royal Regalia of 19th century, artifacts of various ancient periods, musical instruments and paintings.

Founded in 573 AD, Bago is an ancient town just 80 km from Yangon. Most easily accessible from Yangon and comparatively free from hustle and bustle of a big city.

Shwe Mawdaw Pagoda
Shwe Mawdaw Pagoda was first built over 2000 years ago. It is 373.75 ft in height even some 50 ft higher than the great Shwedagon.

Maha Zedi
This pagoda dates back to the mid 16th century.

Kyaik-pon Pagoda
Four 30 meters high Buddha figures seated back to back.

Mandalay Hill
Mandalay Hill, 230 meters in elevation, commons a magnificent view of the city and surrounding countryside.

Mandalay Palace
The whole palace complex was destroyed by fire during the War. The palace walls, the four gates and the moat still stand today as evidence of the majestic Palace City. A number of palace buildings have been reconstructed within the premises.

Shwenandaw Monastery
This beautiful built monastery was originally inside the palace compound. King Thibaw had it moved to its present site east of the palace in 1879 after his father’s death.

Mahamuni Pagoda
King Bodawpaya built this Pagoda in 1784 to house the Mahamuni Buddha Image brought from Rakhine State. Being the most revered Pagoda in Mandalay, the early morning ritual of washing the face of the Buddha’s image, draws a daily crowd of devotees.

Kuthodaw Pagodas
King Mindon built this Pagoda in 1868, surrounding it with 729 marble slabs inscribed with the Tipitaka text (the Tree Baskets of the Buddhist Pali canon.). It is often called the "World’s Biggest Book"

Atu-ma-shi Monastery
Not too far from the Kuthodaw Pagoda is the Atu-ma-shi monastery (the Incomparable Monastery) built in 1878 by King Mindon, and which was partially destroyed by fire in 1890. It was however, rebuilt in 1996.

Kyauktawgyi Pagoda
The Pagoda of the Great Marble Image, also built by King Midon, stands at the foot of Mandalay Hill. Built in 1865, the pagoda is so called because it houses a large image of the Buddha sculpted from a single block of beautiful Sagyin marble. Other attractions are
Sandamuni Pagoda, Eindawya Pagoda, Shwe In Bin Monastery, Mandalay Museum and Library, Zegyo Market and Silk Weaving Cottage Industry.

Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda is one of the famous pagodas in Myanmar and is about 3600 feet above sea level. The small stupa, just 7.3 meters high, sits atop the ‘Golden Rock’, a massive, gold leaded boulder delicately balanced on the very edge of a cliff at the top of Mt. Kyaikhtiyo. At a glance, it seems that the boulder will fall at a slight push. Kyaikhtiyo is

160 km from Yangon. From Kin Pun camp, a steep and rough 11 km road leads to the upper staging point, a journey made in open truck, and then hiking up steep paths which approx: 4 km to the “Golden Rock”. Sedan chairs, carried by four men are for rent for the wearier travelers. From the pagoda platform one can have a panoramic view of the valley of the Sittaung River in the west, and in the south, the north and the east one can see green forests as well as mountain ranges and pagodas.

Mawlamyine, a picturesque old colonial town once an important teak port, is the capital of Mon State, situated at the mouth of the Thanlwin River. It is easily accessible by road and rail from Yangon. Places of interest in this area include Kyaikthanlan Pagoda, Uzena

Pagoda, Caves of Kawgoon and Payon, famous for its countless Buddha Images, stalagmites and stalactites. Kyaikkhami Pagoda, perched on the rocks by the sea and joined to the land by a covered causeway is the main attraction. About 34km from Mawlamyine is Thanbyuzayat, an Allied War Memorial cemetery for the prisoners of war who lost their lives in the building of the famous Death Railway across the River Kwai.

A town, 21 km to the southwest of Mandalay and on the west bank of the Ayeyarwaddy River; 30 minutes drive from Mandalay. The Sagaing Hill, a retreat for some 6000 monks and nuns, are dotted with white washed pagodas and have more than 500 monasteries.
Soon-u Ponya-Shin Pagoda, Kaung Hmudaw Pagoda, Ywahtaung Village (home of the silversmiths’ guilds)

Bagan is just 193 km south of Mandalay in Upper Myanmar. It is on the eastern bank of the Ayeyarwaddy River. Also being the capital of first Myanmar Empire, Bagan covers on area of 42 sq. km containing over, 2,000 well-preserved pagodas and temples of the 11th -13th century. Bagan is one of the richest archaeological sites in Asia. The endless pagodas stand testimony to the rich cultural heritage of the Myanmar and also to the beauty and grandeur of ancient Bagan. Bagan is famous for its artistic handicrafts and Lacquer ware. These are among the most popular souvenirs.

Shwe Zigon Pagoda
This golden pagoda was the first monument built in the Myanmar style, the prototype for later pagodas. It was first built by King Anawrahta and completed by King Kyan Sittha in 1087. Nat (spirit) images can be found within its precincts.

Anada Temple
The Anada Temple built after the Shwezigon in 1090 is the masterpiece of the early style temple architecture. There are four huge Buddha images in the standing position and eighty relieves depicting the life of the Buddha from his Birth to his Enlightenment.

That Byinnyu Temple
The That Byinnyu Temple, a while stucco building, is the Bagan’s highest pagoda. King Alaung Sithu built it in the mid. 12th century. The view from its terraces is spectacular both at dawn and dusk

Gawdaw Palin Temple
This 13th century temple is like That Byinnyu, about 60 meters high with a fine view of the Bagan plains.

Dhamma Yangyi Temple
Bagan’s most massive temple, Dhamma Yangyi Temple was built by King Narathu in 1167. This temple was not finished but it displayed the finest brickwork.

Gu Byauk Gyi Temple
This early 13th century temple displays a strong influence of Indian culture. Inside are wall paintings and 28 Buddha Images in sitting position.

Shwe Sandaw Pagoda
This pagoda built by King Anawrahta in early 11th century displays a strong Mon influence with a steep stairway directly to the terraces for a superb view from the upper level.

Sula Muni Temple
A Temple built in 1181 by King Nara Pati Sithu is known for its mural dating from 11th-12th century.

Other attractions in Bagan are : Mingala Zedi Pagoda, Manuha Temple, Lawka Nanda Temple, Bupaya Pagoda and Bagan Museum.