Best Places & Best Time to Visit Myanmar
As the biggest country in mainland of South East Asia, Myanmar (Burma) has so many things to offer. This post is a good start up for those one who are getting overwhemed by this country.Generally speaking, Myanmar is a country able to visit all year-round. You can manage to visit this amazing country whenever your schedule allows and enjoy its beauty in each season. This guide is going to show you the time and places we see most popular among travellers to help you better planning, especially in so-call peak seasons.
Best time to visit Myanmar
Myanmar enjoys a tropical climate with three general seasons: hot (March to May), wet (June to September) and cool (October to February). The most favorite time to visit Myanmar is between the months of November and February, when it is drier and cooler than at other times of the year. This is also the most popular time to travel so it is advisable to book your holiday well in advance. The hot season can be extremely hot.
Summer season stars from March to May remains dry (meaning that road transport is still relatively easy) but they can be extremely hotin the north – up to 40 degrees Celsius – but cooler in highland areas.During the wet season, some areas in the south of Burma may be impossible to access.
The most common favorite time to visit Myanmar is in the cool season between November and the end of February when the rain is less frequent and the heat is at its lowest. During this time, morning and evenings are cool and afternoons warm and sunny with virtually no rain.
Generally speaking, Myanmar can easy to access in all year round. Even though in the rainy season has the effect of monsoon in June, July, August and September, it is not rainy the whole country. Inle Lake is hilly region, sometimes you can see sudden rain pouring then stop. Mandalay and Bagan are dry-zones, even in monsoon period, we hardly see rainfall while Yangon and coastal regions can enjoy occasionally heavy rains during three months. The high level of rainfall may lead to some hotels located in beach areas closed.
Top places to see when tour Myanmar
Myanmar is a delightful and spiritual country, largely uncharted by tourists. Located in Southeast Asia on the Bay of Bengal, the country has preserved its culture and landscape, remaining relatively unchanged since the British colonial times. The country is known as the ‘Golden Land’ because of the countless number of pagodas and temples, which dominate the landscape.
Myanmar also offers a variety of characteristic beauties and historical artifacts such as sparkling waterfalls, graceful lakes, glamorous caves, untouched beaches and the thousand year old golden pagodas scattered around Burma, especially in Bagan and Mandalay.
Find out more about these top attractions in the country that you should not miss out when tour to Myanmar:
1. Yangon
Yangon, the most cosmopolitan city in Myanmar which used to be capital of Myanmar until 2005, has earned the name of "The Garden City of the East". You will find the incredible Shwedagon Pagoda and have chance to feed your shopping habit on the vast array of traditional Myanmar arts and crafts.
2. Mandalay
Mandalay is the second largest city in Burma (after Yangon), and a former capital of Myanmar. Mandalay is famous for its spectacular Royal Palace, the world largest ringing bell in Mingun and the old colonial British hill stations of PyinOoLwin, new experiences are to be found around Myanmar.
3. Bagan
Known as the city of four million pagodas, Bagan is one of the richest archaeological sites in Asia. You can also view the temple filled landscape at sunrise by hot-air-balloon. Bagan is likely to be the highlight to any Myanmar holiday.
4. Inle Lake
Inle reflects remarkable scenery, pure natural beauty and becomes one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Shan State. Getting on the lake will open your eyes to unique local methods of farming and fishing. Spot fishermen rowing by in a unique method —propelling their boats forward with one leg wrapped around an oar.
5. Ngapali Beach
Ngapali is probably Myanmar’s best-known beach. With its miles of white sand, turquoise waters and green palms, it is steadily becoming one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
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