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The thousands of temples on the plains of Bagan, the golden Shwedagon Pagoda and the stilt villages of Inle Lake โ€” Myanmar holds some of Asia's most magical sights.

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Capital
Naypyidaw
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Currency
Myanmar Kyat (MMK)
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Language
Burmese
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Best time
Novโ€“Feb
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Visa
eVisa
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Avg daily budget
$35 โ€“ $260
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Safety
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Main airport
Yangon (RGN)
Overview

Why travellers love Myanmar

Bagan's temple-dotted plain at sunrise is unforgettable, with Yangon's Shwedagon, Mandalay's crafts and Inle Lake's floating gardens completing the classic route.

Please check the current situation and advisories carefully before considering travel.

Where to go

Top places in Myanmar

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Bagan

Bagan

๐Ÿ—“ 2 days

A plain of thousands of ancient temples.

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Yangon

Yangon

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The golden Shwedagon Pagoda and old town.

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Inle Lake

Inle Lake

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Stilt villages and leg-rowing fishermen.

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Mandalay

Mandalay

๐Ÿ—“ 1โ€“2 days

Royal heritage and craft workshops.

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Plan day by day

Myanmar itineraries

Ready-made routes โ€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Bagan โ†’ Yangon โ†’ Inle Lake
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$175 โ€“ $1,300
1–2

Bagan

A plain of thousands of ancient temples.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ History ยท Iconic
3–4

Yangon

The golden Shwedagon Pagoda and old town.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Culture ยท City
5

Inle Lake

Stilt villages and leg-rowing fishermen.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Nature ยท Culture
Route
Bagan โ†’ Yangon โ†’ Inle Lake โ†’ Mandalay
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$245 โ€“ $1,820
1–2

Bagan

A plain of thousands of ancient temples.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ History ยท Iconic
3–4

Yangon

The golden Shwedagon Pagoda and old town.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Culture ยท City
5–6

Inle Lake

Stilt villages and leg-rowing fishermen.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Nature ยท Culture
7

Mandalay

Royal heritage and craft workshops.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Culture ยท History
Route
Bagan โ†’ Yangon โ†’ Inle Lake โ†’ Mandalay
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$350 โ€“ $2,600
1–3

Bagan

A plain of thousands of ancient temples.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ History ยท Iconic
4–6

Yangon

The golden Shwedagon Pagoda and old town.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Culture ยท City
7–8

Inle Lake

Stilt villages and leg-rowing fishermen.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Nature ยท Culture
9–10

Mandalay

Royal heritage and craft workshops.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Culture ยท History
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Visa & entry

Myanmar visa requirements

Visa required?
eVisa required for most
Allowed stay
Up to 28 days
Visa on arrival
Limited
eVisa
Yes (official e-Visa)
Passport validity
6 months
Visa type
eVisa
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Visa rules change frequently. Most tourists need an e-Visa in advance. Check current travel advisories carefully before planning a trip. Always verify with the official Myanmar immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

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Money

Myanmar budget guide

Budget

$35/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$260+/day
  • 4โ€“5โ˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Myanmar budget guide โ†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Myanmar

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Bagan temples

Sunrise over thousands of pagodas.

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Shwedagon Pagoda

Yangon's vast golden stupa.

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Inle Lake

Floating gardens and stilt villages.

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U Bein Bridge

The world's longest teak footbridge.

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Golden Rock

A gravity-defying gilded boulder.

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