Situated at 1430 meters, the pine-clad hill station of Taunggyi provides a cool break form the heat of the plains, Capital of the Shan State, the town set at 1400 m and 28 km north east of Inle lake.

Taunggyi is close to many places of interest that will tempt the travelers, such as the scenic hill station of Kalaw and the magnificent Pindaya Caves famous for thousands of ancient Buddha images. For those interested in Shan State’s cultures, the modest Shan cheroot factory called Flying Tiger Mashua on a side street south of the Myodaw Cinema. The hand-rolling technique is impressive, and cigar bundlers are able to bunch 50 cigars in bundles.

Pindaya is in Taunggyi in southern Shan State. It is located 45 miles north of Kalaw Township. Pindaya is a place of picturesque beauty with many scenic spots. As soon as

one enters Pindaya a lake known as Poktaloke Kan come into view and this Lake, surrounded by huge the Shwe-Umin Pagoda, built on the slope of the hill. The caves of Pagoda are seated uncountable number of seated Buddha Images. In the caves are Buddha Images of various sizes some curved on the face of the rock and others placed in niches in the walls of the cave. At the mouth of the cave is about 50 feet high. Water can be seen seeping out from the walls of the cave and pools of water are formed on the floor and are known as Natyaykan. There is also an underground tunnel inside the end is supposed to reach Bagan.

Pindaya can be reached by road from Kalaw. On the way to Kalaw one will find hillocks here and there and covered with pine forests which are really beautiful to see. On the market days, the products of the region and crops cultivated by the national races are sold and are can find many different national races are sold and are can find many different national races gathered at the market buying and selling the products of the region.

Kalaw - 1,400 meters above sea-level- is a beautiful hill station in the midst of rolling hills and pine forests.  Long ago it was summer resort for the  European  expatriates  and  rich

local people. 71 km west of Taunggyi, Kalaw is 660 km from Yangon.  There are regular domestic flights to Heho, where you can proceed to Kalaw by car.
Kalaw still boasts colonial-era cottages and villas. Its environs are upon the Palaung villages where the namesake ethnic people still live in Long houses. They are Buddhists, and wear beautifully woven costumes of deep reds, greens and black. There are also several enchanting pagodas and temples.

Inle Lake is the most famous scenic spot in the Shan State. It is about 30 km south of Taunggyi, capital of the Shan State. The lake is 22.4 km long and 10.2 km wide, shallow and extremely picturesque. It is studded with floating islands formed by the growth and decay of vegetation. It is the famous for its unique leg-rowers, floating villages and colorful markets and festivals. Even when it is not festival time, it is very interesting to observe the Inthas living on the lake with their houses on stilts, floating farms, the floating markets and silk-weaving home-industries. The famous Ngaphe Chaung Monastery also known as Jumping Cat Monastery, where a dozen cats living in the monastery have been trained by the monks to jump through a ring on call. Phaung-daw-oo Pagoda in the Inle Lake is also very famous. It is the shrine of five Buddha images. Phaung-daw-oo Pagoda festival is held every years during the month of October with great pageantry.

Kakku is a particular pagoda especially worshipped by tradional race Pa-oh and Shans in the Sothern Shan State. It is situated 26 miles afar at southern side of Taunggyi, a capital city of Shan State. Kakku is surrounded by 2000 stupas built to mark its distinctive appearance. Area of flat ground around Kakku pagoda has about one square kilometer and the place is ever clean, pleasant and beauty.

This Kakku Pagoda has basis background notable emerging events, whether actual or legendary tale whatever it may be ever since existence, Pa-oh and other national tribes are believing it is true and all people have reverence for sacred relics and worship the pagoda. One day in the long time ago, a native Shan farmer couple found a ray of light from the nearby bush wonderfully in the evenings when they got out off their residential bamboo-hut. Being curious to know what it was the cleared the bushes and found nothing but in usual time the ray of light came out bright from the same place of earth. Assiduously they dug the earth and looked for the rays by using their farming tools, mattock, shovel and hoe. But their efforts made were in vain. Unexpectedly, the one pig among the near pack approached them and helped as much as it could with the helped of pig, the relics of Lord Buddha were found finally.

Then the said relics of Lord Buddha were enshrined and pagoda was built by the said Leading Shan couple. Hence the name given was "Wet-ku" which means “pig-help”. Long after this, the name is changed to Kakku but it has the same meaning.

To ascend this Kakku pagoda on the mound has two stairs, one in northern side and another at south-eastern side. There has by the Kings in Konbound dynasty in 16th century. From that time onwards additional stupas has been increased to a number 2500. From the place of this Kakku pagoda if it is seen around a pleasant mountaneous view will be seen with forest, trees, hills, dales and valleys.

Situated in the northern part of Rakhine State and north of Sittwe; capital of the State. Discover the unknown Land Mrauk-Oo of Rakhine (Arakan) (on the West Coast of Myanmar) and the marvelous ruins of Mrauk-Oo with its fantastic surroundings which is one of the artistic jewels of Myanmar. It has the famous party city for trading with Portuguese, Spanish etc. Visit the remains of the old capital of Vesali from 2nd BC to 8th century and Mrauk-Oo from 15th to 18th century shows the unique architecture and sculpture of once highly cultured Rakhine of Myanmar.

Most impressive are the massive Shittaung, said to contain 84,000 relics and the interior walls engraved with over 1000 figures from Buddhist literatures. The Andaw Thein was built to keep one of the Buddha’s molar teeth brought from SriLanka, and the Htukkant Thein a massive grey building similar to a huge bunker is a shelter for the monks during wartimes.

Northern Myanmar is a magical kingdom. In the northern tip of Myanmar, set in a hill top near the Himalayas is a pretty and peaceful town 420m above sea level, Putao. There are still many kilometers of mountain ranges and jungle beyond, right up to the pointed crown of the country. Villages are scattered on these mountain-sides. The area is unique in the diversity of flora and fauna. Mount Hkakabo Razi (nearly 5881 m ) and Mount Phungan  ( over 3500 m ) are snow- capped

peaks rarely conquered by men, and which fascinates climbers from all around the world. Hkakabo Razi national park is located in Naungmung township of Kachin State, the northernmost state of Myanmar. It occupies on area of 1,472 square miles. The year of establishment is 1996. Forest include evergreen forests, hill pine forests, moist upper mixed deciduous forests. In addition to rare species such as Takin, Musk Deer, Blue Sheep, Black Barking Deer, Phet Gyi ( Muntiaus putaoensis ), mammal species and insects such as butterflies are present.

The Khamti Shan, Lisu and Rawang nationalities who live in the area still uphold the traditional way of life of their ancestors. They are beautiful people with clean cut features and clear complexion, their gazes steady but friendly. The morning market is the most crowded time for this sleepy town, Meat, fowl and fresh vegetables and luscious fruits in season are sold there, together with herbs and roots collected from the forests.

Putao stands with the snowy mountains around it, which to the people must look as glorious as the abode of gods. The ice-capped mountains, purity of the air, and the clearness of the river’s waters and the simple and sincere nature of the people make Putao truly a unique place.

The Chin State is situated in the Western part of Myanmar. This mountainous region has very few flat lands. The average height of the hills are between 5000 and 9000 feet. The famous Mount Victoria has a height of 10,400 feet. The Chin State has a land area of 13,907 square miles and the population numbered only 470,000 people. Most of them are Chins but Myanmar and other ethnic minorities also reside there. Terraced farming is practiced and rice, rye, maize, sericulture, cotton, coffee and apples are cultivated in the hills. The main cottage industry in this region is traditional weaving.

The capital of Chin State is Haka. Other towns are Falam, Tiddim, Tunzan, Htantalan, Matupi, Paletwa and Mindat. The Chin nationals are great hunters and warriors. The Chins believe in Christianity and animism. Spiritual worship rites in honour of their incestors and post-harvest festivals are merrily held annually.

Nat Ma Taung (mountain) national park is located in Kanpet-let, Mindut and Matupi townships of southern Chin State. It covers an area of 279 square miles, and is established in 1994. Forests include hill evergreen forests, moist upper mixed deciduous forests, pine forest (above) and hill savanna. Mammals such as tiger, bear, wild boar, leopard, goat, scrow, gibbon, etc. and 159 bird species, reptiles and butterfly are present.

Ngapali beach lies about four miles away from Thandwe. The jet plane takes about 30 minutes from Yangon to the area. Ngapali is not a Myanmar word. The British occupied Rakhine of the end of the first Anglo-Myanmar War in 1826. After the British occupation Italian arrived at the beach near Thandwe. As the beach was very beautiful and pleasant like Italian town of Naples, they named it Naples. With the passage of time the Tran vocalization was degenerated into Ngapali.

The beach of the surface is smooth and water is shallow. The rise or fall of the tide is not rapid. There are no dangerous animals in the water. No winds blow too hand nor waves run too high. Moreover, with hand ground under water mud is non-existent. The area is clear of dusts and litter-free. White sand of the beach serves as the best ground for sun-bathing, rest and recreation. The beach stretching about two miles can also serve as the play ground for different kinds of sports and games. Fresh air pervades everywhere. A stroll along the beach is advisable for those curious about small urchins, crabs, sea shells and mussels. One may get on opportunity to observe the most enchanting beauty at Ngapalis that is, the scene of the sunset. Professional or amateur photographers should not miss this opportunity. Oil palms abound in the area and coconut juice is plenty. It is most refreshing to drink to coconut juice after a swim.

In Thandwe, there are some famous pagodas. Scenic beauty is also there. The town’s market is a place of interest. Visitors can study products and experience the life of the local populace.

Chaung Tha Beach is located 40km to the west of Pathein (Bassein) in Ayeyarwaddy Division. It is a very convenient drive from Yangon via Pathein taking about 5 hours. There are bungalow type hotels along the beach with modern facilities.

It is a newly opened beach about 48km from Pathein. This unspoilt beach stretches 15km of white sand and blue sea. There are newly constructed bungalows with local flavour but equipped with modern facilities. Fringed with palm trees, all hotels face the beach.

Kantharyar is a pleasant beach resort for those who want to get away from the noise and hustle, bustle life of crowded city. Located in Rakhine State, 200 km from Yangon, can be reached by car in about 6 hours. It is only 104 km to the south of Ngapali beach. For the  more  adventurous,   you  can  there. You can get there on a daily flight to Thandwe,

lasting about half an hour and thence either detour to Ngapali or continue to Kantharyar by road in there hours drive. On the way to Kantharyar, you can enjoy viewing paddy fields, orchards, tropical bamboo forests, peaceful and pleasant villages. You can go for a walk along 2 km long deserted beach; or go to the reef or several fishing islands about 1 km from the shore. For bird watching enthusiasts, Kantharyar is an ideal place with tropical birds anol migratory ones.