Burma

Burma (or Myanmar since 1989) is the largest state of the Southeast Asia mainland between the Thailand, Bangladesh, China and India : 

• population : 53 million
• area : 677 km2
• capital : Naypyidawa ( but the largest city is Rangoon) 
• jet lag : 6h30
• to go to Burma by plane, you must make a stopover in Singapore
• it's better to go to Burma during Christmas because there is a good weather
• money : 1£ = 1000 kiats

It's a destination which can't leave you no indifferent traveler with the temples of Bagan, the lakeside villages of the Inle lake and the Shwedagon Paya in Yangoon and the beaches of the South.

YANGOON 

• Yangoon (formerly known under the name of Rangoon) is not any more the capital of Burma. It’s the most important city and the commercial, industrial and tourist capital of the country.
• Book early, because rooms are sometimes difficult to find!
• A visit of the golden pagoda of Shwedagon is inevitable. High of 112 m, its summit is decorated with a golden ball and inlaid with more than 2 500 precious stones.Yangoon kept a colonial atmosphere which contributes to its charm, while the city has no skyscrapers like its Asian neighbours. 
• In Yangoon we just suggest you to walk during the evening because it's a bustling city
• We advise you a very good restaurant not very far from the pagoda : The Paradise
• So, do not forget to go to markets!

BAGAN

• You can go in Bagan by plane or train.
• Bagan is a Buddhist archeological site of about 50 square kilometers situated in the Region of Mandalay. This site counts more than 2800 temples, with some ruins. It is a magic place to be, you can climb one of 2 000 temples of the site during the sunset.
• Do not hesitate to ask for a guide so that he can tell you the wonderful stories of these temples and this city. Do not hesitate to go to markets you will meet a lot of nice and lovely people and found a lot of things.

I met somebody to Bagan and we go acquainted.

 “Hello! I work in Bagan as guide.
-Can you give me an advice? Where do we have to go?
-I advise you to go on the biggest temple at the sunrise, when there is nobody.
-And do you know a good restaurant not very far from here?
-Yes, The Bagan, we eat there very well.
-And how long does it take?
-15 minutes if you take the bus for 1 euro.
-Thank you very much and where can we do shopping?
-Yes it is in approximately 20 minutes walking from here.
-Thank you, have good day.”  

INLE LAKE

• The Inle lake measures approximately twenty kilometers long, and this is why it is surrounded by a large number of villages. Approximately 100 000 inhabitants live there, most of them cultivate vegetables (cucumbers, pumpkins, beans ans tomatoes) on the surface of the water. During the rain season, they provide all the country in tomatoes.
• Try to book Hotel on the lake so that you will be able to admire the sunset. You can take small boats to visit the small villages on lake. Over there people are very smiling and nice person.
• Restaurants are situated on the water and the typical dishes are very spicy.
• If you are lucky you will see fishermen.

NGAPALI

• When you go to Burma you have to go on Ngapali! These beaches are situated in the South of the country, they are immense and constituted by beautiful white sand. These beaches are very well to rest in family.
• Sessions of massages are organized there during day, and then in the evening you can find very good restaurants all this in front of the fantastic view over the sea.
• The best season to travel to Ngapali is Christmas. You can ask the hotel to do a boat ride, to dive, to rent bikes on the beach or to ride horses on the beach.

To conclude, Burma is an extraordinary country which I could revisit without hesitating. People are very nice and smiling, The landscape is magnificent, it is a very good experience, we advise you strongly to visit Burma !!! ☺