Classic Myanmar Adventure

Enjoy your visit to this gorgeous pagoda, which is believed to be 2,500 years old. The central stupa, glittering in the soft morning light, is surrounded by dozens of intricately decorated buildings and statues and is considered to be the symbol of Yangon.

Spend time admiring this impressive open air Buddha.

Enjoy your visit to this stunning monastery, known as the "Golden Monastery," that was originally part of the royal palace at Amarapura. Admire its delicate wood carvings of Buddhist myths. The monastery is a fantastic example of traditional Myanma architecture.

Visit this stunning pagoda with its gold and white buildings in a traditional Myanma style. Kuthodaw Pagoda is a Buddhist stupa that claims the honour of housing the world's largest book. A spiritually significant place for followers of Theravada Buddhism, this site will be fascinating to all visitors regardless of religion.

Visit the 100-year-old legendary Arakan Buddha, which stands at 3.5m (11.5 ft) tall. Made of bronze and covered in gold leaf, this gorgeous Buddha is a major pilgrimage site. Gaze up at the stunning statue and learn more about the significance of this temple.

Enjoy a sunset visit to Shwe Kyin Monastery -- it's one of the oldest and most important monasteries in the country. Every evening, visitors can watch the novice monks in procession, chanting as they go. Later, opt to clear your mind by joining the monks in meditation.

Enjoy a walk on the U Bein Bridge, which is a 1km bridge in believed to be the oldest and longest teak bridge in the world. This bridge is still an important connection for the local people and is busiest during July and August when the lake is most full.
Built from reclaimed wood from a royal palace, there are 1,086 pillars rising from the water, though, not all are original.

Covered with 600 white-painted pagodas and monasteries, Sagaing Hill is widely regarded as the religious centre of Myanmar. It is home to 3,000 monks and 100 meditation centres. Visit pagodas such as Swan Oo Pon Nya Shin and U Min Thone Sae while in the area.

Visit the colorful Nyaung Oo Market where, each day, the locals come to buy and sell fresh produce and other goods. It provides a window into everyday life in Bagan.

Visit this gorgeous pagoda that's thought to contain a bone and tooth of Gautama Buddha. The magnificent, circular, gold leaf stupa is surrounded by smaller temples and shrines, and the compound boasts a stone pillar with Mon language inscriptions.

Enjoy your visit to this red brick temple, which is 46m (150ft) tall and known for its elaborate plaster moldings. Make sure to view the four Buddhas on the temple that face each direction.

Explore this rectangular building well known for its three images of seated Buddhas and an image of Buddha entering Nirvana. It's one of the oldest temples in Bagan.

The Nanpaya Temple is one of four sandstone temples in the Bagan area. What makes it unique are the four pillars with stone reliefs of Brahma, the Hindu god of creation, carved onto them. You can still spot some original colour on the art today.

This charming pagoda is revered by local fisherman. Explore its lovely setting and look for the many small turtles living nearby. Lawkananda means "joy of the world" and contains a replica of a Buddha tooth relic.

Lacquerware is an art typical of Southeast Asia, originating in China. In Myanmar, the art form began around the 12th century in Bagan. Visit a shop to learn more about this intricate process and opt to pick up some gorgeous souvenirs for friends back home (or yourself).

Learn more about this plant, which is important to Myanmar. It's also used to make palm wine.

Visit the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda monastery. While open to everyone, only men are allowed to place a gold leaf on the images. Look through the shops selling traditional Shan and Myanma items.