Myanmar

Myanmar: Golden Pagodas and River Serenity

Hot-air balloons drift over the foggy plains of Bagan at dawn, past a thousand golden pagodas – a scene of otherworldly tranquillity. In Yangon, the gilded dome of Shwedagon dominates the skyline, while on Inle Lake, fishermen balance deftly on one leg as they cast nets. Myanmar’s climate is classic monsoon: cool dry winter (Nov–Feb), scorching summer (Mar–Apr), and the southwest monsoon floods in from May through October. Heavy rains carve torrents through the hills, but when the sun shines, the rich countryside blazes with color.

Journey through Myanmar’s treasures for a deeply immersive experience. Watch the sun rise behind balloon-filled skies in Bagan’s temple fields. Climb to Mount Popa’s rocky monastery for panoramic views of the plains. Explore the quiet villages of the Shan Hills or cruise the mighty Ayeyarwady River under starlit skies. Each step – whether at ancient citadels or monastery steps – connects travellers to Myanmar’s soulful spirit and centuries of mystique.