The warm and friendly people of Burma are kind and welcoming. They are contended and delightful people who show keen interest in making friends with the travelers and helping them out in need. They have a great reverence for Buddhism and believe in simple clothing and happy living. Burma has one of the most important archaeological sites of the world – Bagan. The scattered remains of the thousand years old temple tell the history of the grandeur of the kingdom. It has more than three thousand temples with astonishing gilded towers and corridors to watch beautiful sunrise.
The traveller can either take the guided tour to the ruins or can rent a motorbike to explore the far and remote areas of the country. The Shwedagon Pagoda is another rich cultural heritage of Myanmar, covered with gold plates and crowned by thousands of diamonds and other precious stones like rubies and sapphires. Though, Burmese cuisines are not popular around the world, it is delicious, sumptuous and full of flavors. Most of the dishes in Burma are originated from Thai, Chinese and Indian cuisines. Rice, plump seafood, and various curries are served in Burmese restaurants. The ingredients are bountiful in this land. The common dishes are Mohinga, Shan Noodles, Gyin Thohk, Kat Kyi Hnyat and fruit shakes. Some of the top restaurants to savour the delicious Burmese cuisines are Union Bar & Grill, Jing Hpaw Thu, Hla Hla Hnan and Thu Maung.
Burma also has some of the most stunning beaches and islands of the world. These untouched beaches were off limit for the tourists until a few years back. Now, with the lifting of constraints, these beaches are opening up for tourists. The cobalt blue water, pristine white stretches of sand and coconut and palm trees, make these beaches and islands, a paradise for beach lovers. The idyllic Ngapali Beach, relaxing Chaung Tha Beach, mesmerizing Bilu Kyun and incredible Aykab are some of the best beaches and islands of the country.
When it comes to the adventure sports, Burma is comparatively new. However, the hills and forests here provide excellent trekking opportunities for adventure lovers. There are many unexplored parts of this country that can entice the adventure seeking souls. Another adventure activity in Burma is the exploration of mysterious and hidden caves and lakes. Some of these caves are not even marked in the guidebooks. Some of these caves have a number of Buddha statues and images.
