What to see in Myanmar

Shwedagon Pagoda is one of Myanmar's most famous landmarks located in the city of Yangon. This majestic structure is perched on a hill and is visible from different parts of the city.

The Shwedagon Pagoda has a conical shape and a gilded spire topped with a precious stone. It has a height of 99 meters. The pagoda has a terraced structure and consists of several levels richly decorated with carved ornaments, Buddha statues and numerous temples.

According to legend, the pagoda was built over 2,500 years ago to store Buddha's hair. Over the centuries, the pagoda was repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt. It took its modern form in the XVIII century.

A visit to Shwedagon Pagoda is a must on any tourist trip to Myanmar. The sight of the golden spire against the background of bright greenery and blue sky leaves an indelible impression.

U Bein Bridge is a famous landmark in the city of Amarapura in Myanmar. This wooden footbridge crosses Taunthaman Lake in the south of Amarapura. It was built in 1850 from teak wood on the orders of Viceroy U Bein.

The bridge is 1.2 kilometers long. It rests on 1,086 piers which are laconic in shape. The bridge has a curved structure and a winding line that follows the outline of the lake.

Thanks to this, the Wu Bein Bridge blends in with the surrounding landscape and looks like an organic part of nature. The structure is made entirely of teak wood without the use of metal nails, the fasteners are on wooden pins.

U-Bein Bridge is rightly considered one of the most beautiful wooden bridges in the world. It is a unique piece of architecture, preserved since the 19th century, and a hallmark of Myanmar. A visit to the bridge is an obligatory part of sightseeing in this country.

Golden Palace Monastery, or Shwenando Kyan, is a working Buddhist monastery located in P'yin Man in western Myanmar.

It was founded in 1753 on the orders of King Alaungp'ya to preserve a relic, a portion of Buddha's hair. The monastery is a large-scale wooden complex with gilded roofs and rich wood carvings.

The monastery is home to about a thousand monks. Visitors can see their daily life, the routine of worship in the temples, the traditions of cooking.

Especially picturesque are the ceremonial processions of monks around the monastery. They are dressed in brightly colored robes and carry ritual objects, umbrellas, flags.

The architecture of the monastery is characterized by graceful lines, decorative and gilded details. It is a fine example of Myanmar's traditional wooden architecture.

A visit to Shwenando Monastery gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a Buddhist monastery, admire masterpieces of Burmese art and get acquainted with the way of monastic life.

Mahamudi Pagoda is one of the most revered shrines of Buddhism in Myanmar. It is located in the city of Mandalay. This pagoda was built in the mid-19th century by the order of King Mindon. According to legend, it houses four statues of Buddha brought from India, made during his lifetime.

The pagoda is a massive brick structure topped with tiered umbrella roofs. Its height is 46 meters.

Inside the pagoda in the hall, lit only by candles, is the main shrine - a 4-meter statue of Buddha, made of bronze and covered with a thick layer of gold a centimeter thick. The statue's countenance is considered very expressive and lively.

The pagoda is surrounded by a courtyard enclosed by a stone fence. On the perimeter there are small temples and chapels.

Pilgrims from all over Myanmar flock to the Mahamudi Pagoda daily to worship the shrine and offer prayers. Monks perform solemn ceremonies and rituals at the Buddha statue.

A visit to this sacred place allows you to touch the ancient traditions of Buddha veneration in Myanmar.