Burma
The Road to Mandalay - £688
Myannmar, once called Burma is one of the most isolated and exotic countries in the region. Long cut off from the outside world Myanmar has retained an air of our worldly Buddhism and sprite worship is evident in the ornate pagodas and temples that dot the area. The air rings with the sound of gongs and chanted prayers.
From the colonial city of Yangon with its glittering Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the world's greatest Buddhist shrines, to the royal city of Mandalay which was once the former capital and has many Pagodas and Palace remains; to the 12th century ruins of Bagan, one of Asia's most stunning archaeological sites, where thousands of ruined and restored Pagodas are set on hot and dusty plains; to the relaxing and tranquil waters of Inle Lake and the famed leg rowers with their delicate craft. Hidden temples, colourful hill tribes, bustling markets, magnificent archaeological sites and natural scenery make this a destination you will want to return to time and again.
