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The Human Face of the Buddhist Nation

When people think of travelling in Asia, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as Vietnam and Cambodia immediately come to mind.

Myanmar Belt and Road Travel Yangon

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Resplendent and most sacred temple - Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar

Shwedagon Pagoda is the most sacred place in Yangon and where the Burmese people take pride the most. Legend has it that the pagoda enshrines the relics of four Buddhas, namely the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa, and eight strands of hair from the head of Gautama. The Shwedagon Pagoda today stands close to 110m, covering in hundreds of gold plates. The top of the stupa is encrusted with 4,531 diamonds. The largest of which is a 72 carat diamond. There are hundreds of colourful temples, stupas and statues in the pagoda for your exploration.

Belt and Road GreaterGo Myanmar Shwedagon Pagoda Yangon

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Myanmar︱Mandalay Hill

Mandalay Hill, around 240m tall, is located in the northeast of the city centre. Your trip around Mandalay may start by climbing up and viewing the scenery of the city atop the hill. There are four entrances on Mandalay Hill. The southern approach to Mandalay Hill has two giant chinthes guarding. The chinthes are lion-like creatures often seen at the entrances of pagodas and temples in Myanmar.

Belt and Road GreaterGo Myanmar View / sightseeing

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Myanmar︱Inle Lake

In Inle Lake located in Shan State, you will feel like you are visiting the watery world of Shangri-La. Not owning a boat for travelling is like not having feet to walk when you are at Inle Lake. Ethnic minorities like the Pa’O and Intha people raft, fish and build artificial floating islands for agricultural use. They build houses on the water with bamboos and thatch – their lives are based on water.

Belt and Road GreaterGo Myanmar Inle Lake

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Myanmar︱Bagan Plains

The area of the Bagan Plains is about 42 square kilometre. It is said that there were more than 10,000 Buddhist pagodas in its best days. After the invasion of Kublai Khan of Mongolia and recent earthquakes, the plains still have over 2,000 pagodas erecting there.

Belt and Road Myanmar Bagan Plains hot air balloon

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Myanmar︱Ngwe Saung Beach

Ngwe Saung is located in Ayeyarwady Region and takes a five-hour drive from Yangon. Since Ngwe Saung is equipped with comprehensive public facilities and unpolluted beaches, it has become the resort paradise in Myanmar.

Belt and Road Myanmar Ngwe Saung Beach

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