Attractions in Myanmar (Burma)
The finest attractions in Myanmar (Burma) at a glance: castles, natural wonders, historic old towns and more. Each place links to a detailed page with map, tips and photos.
Culture & History
Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda
The most important sanctuary on Inle Lake, housing five small Buddha statues covered in gold leaf beyond recognition.
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Bago
Bago, formerly known as Pegu, is a historic city featuring massive pagodas and one of the world's largest reclining Buddha statues.
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Thanboddhay Pagoda
A colorful, unconventional temple complex in Monywa decorated with over half a million small Buddha images.
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Taung Kwe Pagoda
The landmark of Loikaw, consisting of several golden stupas distributed on rugged limestone peaks.
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U Bein Bridge
The longest and oldest teakwood bridge in the world, spanning across Taungthaman Lake near Amarapura.
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Kyaik Than Lan Pagoda
The tallest pagoda in Mawlamyine, offering magnificent views over the city and the Thanlwin River.
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Popa Taungkalat
A Buddhist monastery spectacularly perched on top of a steep volcanic plug.
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Sule Pagoda
A historical stupa located in the heart of downtown Yangon, which served as the center of British colonial urban planning.
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Kuthodaw Pagoda
A Buddhist stupa in Mandalay that contains the "world's largest book", consisting of hundreds of marble slabs inscribed with Buddhist texts.
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Ananda Temple
One of the most beautiful and best-preserved temples in Bagan, known for its stunning architecture featuring a cruciform floor plan.
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Laykyun Sekkya Buddha
One of the tallest statues in the world, depicting a standing Buddha in bright yellow that dominates the landscape of Monywa.
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Independence Monument
A tall, white obelisk in Yangon commemorating Myanmar's independence from British rule in 1948.
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Gokteik Viaduct
An impressive railway bridge from the British colonial era that crosses a deep gorge in Shan State.
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Nat Ma Taung
Also known as Mount Victoria, it is the highest mountain in Chin State, famous for its endemic flora.
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Kandawgyi Park
A picturesque park around Kandawgyi Lake in Yangon, offering a peaceful retreat with lush gardens and views of the Shwedagon Pagoda.
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National Kandawgyi Botanical Gardens
A sprawling botanical garden in the hill station of Pyin Oo Lwin, known for its alpine flora, orchids, and butterflies.
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National Herbal Park
A sprawling garden in Naypyidaw that preserves and showcases thousands of medicinal plants from various parts of Myanmar.
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Mandalay Palace Moat Park
An expansive recreational area surrounding the wide, water-filled moat of the historic Mandalay Royal Palace.
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Inle Lake
A famous freshwater lake in Shan State, known for its floating villages and one-legged rowers.
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Inya Lake
The largest artificial lake in Yangon, a popular recreation area surrounded by parks and villas.
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Rakhine Coast
A long coastal strip along the Bay of Bengal, featuring pristine beaches, mangrove forests, and numerous offshore islands.
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Tenasserim Coast
The southernmost coastal region of Myanmar facing the Andaman Sea, known for its intricate archipelago and coral reefs.
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Indawgyi Lake
The largest inland lake in Myanmar and an important biosphere reserve for waterbirds.
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Irrawaddy Delta
A massive, low-lying river delta formed by the Irrawaddy River dividing into multiple branches before reaching the Andaman Sea.
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Loi Pangnao
One of the ultra-prominent peaks in the Shan Hills, distinguished by its impressive elevation and surrounding highland ecology.
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Zibyu Taungdan
A rugged sub-range in the northwestern part of the country, known for its steep inclines and relatively undisturbed habitats.
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Pondaung Range
A prominent mountain ridge in the Magway and Sagaing regions, famous worldwide for its important paleontological fossil sites.
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Tenasserim Hills
A long mountain range that forms the backbone of the Malay Peninsula, running along the border between Myanmar and Thailand.
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Chin Hills
A rugged range forming part of the Arakan Mountains system, deeply intersected by narrow valleys and swift-flowing streams.
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Kumon Bum Mountains
A northern extension of the mountain system in Kachin State, hosting some of the most inaccessible peaks in Southeast Asia.
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Kachin Hills
A rugged mountain region in northern Myanmar, forming a complex landscape of heavily forested ridges and gorges.
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Mingin Taungdan
A deeply forested mountain ridge in the Sagaing Region, forming a part of the complex topography of the Chindwin basin.
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Patkai Range
A prominent mountain range on the India-Myanmar border, characterized by its steep peaks and deep valleys.
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Mount Saramati
The highest peak in the Naga Hills, straddling the border between Myanmar and the Indian state of Nagaland.
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Bago Yoma
A mountain range separating the Irrawaddy and Sittaung river basins, known for its teak forests.
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Hkakabo Razi
Highest mountain in Myanmar and all of Southeast Asia, located in northern Kachin State near the Chinese border.
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Mount Popa
An extinct volcano in central Myanmar, known as a sacred site for the veneration of Nat spirits.
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Shweli 1 Hydropower Station
A large hydropower project on the Shweli River in Shan State, contributing to the energy supply of both Myanmar and neighboring Chinese provinces.
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Ayeyarwady Dolphin Protected Area
A stretch of river north of Mandalay dedicated to the protection of the rare Irrawaddy dolphins, known for their cooperation with local fishermen.
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Chauk Oil Field
A historic but still active oil field in central Myanmar, operational since the British colonial period along the Irrawaddy River.
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Tigyit Coal Power Plant
Myanmar's largest coal-fired power plant, located in southern Shan State, providing energy but often facing criticism for pollution.
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Pyin Oo Lwin Strawberry Farms
Agricultural terraces in the temperate hill station of Pyin Oo Lwin, famous for growing fresh strawberries during the cool season.
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Kyaiktiyo Pagoda
Better known as the Golden Rock, this small pagoda is built on a gold-leafed granite boulder balanced precariously on a cliff edge.
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Shwesettaw Wildlife Sanctuary
A nature reserve in central Myanmar established to provide a habitat for the critically endangered Burmese star tortoises.
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Myawaddy Border Trade Hub
The most important land border crossing between Myanmar and Thailand, facilitating a massive flow of goods and agricultural products.
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Mandalay Palace
The last royal palace of the Burmese monarchy, built as a walled fortress with a wide moat in the center of Mandalay.
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Meinmahla Kyun Wildlife Sanctuary
A protected mangrove area in the Irrawaddy Delta that plays a crucial role for the coastal ecosystem and protects crocodiles.
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Yadanabon Zoological Gardens
A well-known zoo at the foot of Mandalay Hill, playing an important role in the breeding of endemic Burmese animal species.
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Yeywa Hydropower Plant
One of Myanmar's main hydropower plants, located on the Myitnge River, feeding a large part of the national power grid.
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Kanbauk Gas Terminal
A major facility in the Tanintharyi Region where natural gas from offshore fields is processed and exported to Thailand.
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What are the top attractions in Myanmar (Burma)?
Among the most popular are Nat Ma Taung, Kandawgyi Park, Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, Bago, National Kandawgyi Botanical Gardens and many more – the full top 50 list is on this page.
When is the best time to visit Myanmar (Burma)?
May to October offers the most pleasant weather; July and August are warmest and busiest.