Myanmar

The Zine Man Aung Pagoda is located on top of the Pandein Taung hill andwas built and donated by King Sanda Thuddhamma during A.D 1652.…

The old town on the hilltop 4,050 feet above sea level is now officially known as Thandaungyi (meaning Great Thandaung) to distinguish it from the…

This is an ancient capital of Pyu Kingdom which flourished between 5th to 9th century known as Thayekhittaya (Sriksetra). The ruins are hidden behind thickness…

This pagoda was built by U Hpo Mya & Mai Palaung, the parents of Queen Khin Yum San, the Chief Queen of King Alaung Hpaya.…

The Koe Htat Gyi is located on Bargayar Road, Sanchaung Township, Yangon. The Koe Htat Kyi (or) the nine storey pagoda is another enormous Buddha…

The pagoda and its ancillary pavilion are located near the top of Mandalay Hill, the holy hill from which the Buddha reportedly predicted that a…

The Ananda Oakkyaung Monastery is located in Old Bagan. It was built during A.D 1137. Ananda Okkyaung Monastery simply meaning Brick Monastery. This is situated…

The Hgnet Pyit Taung Temple is located in Nyaugn U & Wet Kyi In region. The legend says that it is here that king Anawrattha…

MYANMAR ECONOMY The country is one of the poorest nations in Southeast Asia, suffering from decades of stagnation, mismanagement and isolation. Burma’s GDP grows at…

THE MON – SHAN – TAI The humans lived in the region that is now Myanmar as early as 11,000 years ago, but the first…

The Phaungdawoo Pagoda is Situated in Inle Lake, one of the most dazzling and magical places in Asia. It is held on a grand scale…

The ancient city of Wethali was founded by King Dvan Sandra in 327 A.D. It is about 8 km to the north of Mrauk U.…