About this book
The Rough Guide to Myanmar (Burma) is the ultimate travel guide to this exciting, largely undiscovered country with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best Burmese attractions. Discover Myanmar's highlights with stunning photography and information on everything from exploring the iconic temples of Bagan, boating across beautiful Inle Lake or trekking through remote Shan highland villages. Find detailed practical advice on what to see and do in Myanmar, relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels, bars, shops and restaurants for all budgets. Explore every corner of this exciting country with easy-to-use maps to help make sure you don't miss the unmissable. Now available in PDF format.
Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Myanmar (Burma).
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Table of contents
- Contents 3
- INTRODUCTION 4
- Where to go 6
- When to go 10
- Things not to miss 12
- Itineraries 20
- BASICS 22
- Getting there 23
- Getting around 26
- Accommodation 31
- Food and drink 33
- Health 37
- The media 39
- Festivals and events 40
- Outdoor activities and sports 41
- Responsible travel 42
- Culture and etiquette 44
- Shopping 46
- Travelling with children 47
- Travel essentials 47
- THE GUIDE 54
- 1 Yangon and around 54
- 2 The Delta and western Myanmar 94
- 3 Southeastern Myanmar 130
- 4 Bagan and central Myanmar 168
- 5 Inle Lake and the east 224
- 6 Mandalay and around 258
- 7 Northern Myanmar 290
- CONTEXTS 328
- History 329
- Myanmar’s ethnic groups 351
- Burmese Buddhism and traditional beliefs 355
- Burmese architecture 359
- Books 363
- Language 366
- Glossary 371
- SMALL PRINT & INDEX 373
