30 Photos That Will Convince You to Travel to Myanmar

by Ari

For me, Myanmar was such a sweet surprise. After hearing so much hype about it, I didn’t want to set myself up for disappointment. From things I had read, the country has been changing and developing so fast, that I was afraid I was going to miss out on the authentic experience that is Myanmar today.

I had traveled to Yangon a few years ago and remembered how much fun the city was to photograph. I was excited to come back with more than just my GoPro and phone and see what Yangon and the rest of Myanmar had to offer.

We made stops in Yangon, Inle Lake, Bagan, and Mandalay. I really only regret that we didn’t have time to visit some of the famous beaches that Myanmar is so famous for.

These are just a few of my favorite photos from my trip. I hope they excite you as much as me!

Yangon

30 Photos That Will Convince You to Travel to Myanmar
30 Photos That Will Convince You to Travel to Myanmar
We missed breakfast on our first day and on a whim found this yummy coconut noodle stand. Obviously we need to stop and have a bite. So. Damn. Good.
30 Photos That Will Convince You to Travel to Myanmar
This is the man responsible for the yummyness
30 Photos That Will Convince You to Travel to Myanmar
30 Photos That Will Convince You to Travel to Myanmar

Inle Lake

30 Photos That Will Convince You to Travel to Myanmar
We got to Inle Lake just in time to watch the sunrise above the mountains
30 Photos That Will Convince You to Travel to Myanmar
30 Photos That Will Convince You to Travel to Myanmar
30 Photos That Will Convince You to Travel to Myanmar
Disclaimer: We absolutely paid for these photos, but it was worth it in my opinion.
30 Photos That Will Convince You to Travel to Myanmar
30 Photos That Will Convince You to Travel to Myanmar
One of the stops was a long neck village where these two graciously posed for me… for money of course.

Bagan

30 Photos That Will Convince You to Travel to Myanmar
30 Photos That Will Convince You to Travel to Myanmar
Getting ready for the best morning of my life!
30 Photos That Will Convince You to Travel to Myanmar
30 Photos That Will Convince You to Travel to Myanmar
30 Photos That Will Convince You to Travel to Myanmar

Mandalay

30 Photos That Will Convince You to Travel to Myanmar
We came to the U-Bein bridge for sunrise, but it ended up being too cloudy to see any color
30 Photos That Will Convince You to Travel to Myanmar
30 Photos That Will Convince You to Travel to Myanmar
We took so many photos at this pagoda. It’s absolutely impossible to make these photos look bad.
30 Photos That Will Convince You to Travel to Myanmar
30 Photos That Will Convince You to Travel to Myanmar
30 Photos That Will Convince You to Travel to Myanmar
30 Photos That Will Convince You to Travel to Myanmar
30 Photos That Will Convince You to Travel to Myanmar
30 Photos That Will Convince You to Travel to Myanmar
30 Photos That Will Convince You to Travel to Myanmar
30 Photos That Will Convince You to Travel to Myanmar

Yangon (Shwedagon Pagoda)

30 Photos That Will Convince You to Travel to Myanmar
30 Photos That Will Convince You to Travel to Myanmar
The Burmese LOVE their gold. It’s literally everywhere.

Thank you so much for visiting! I hope these photos from these 4 incredible cities inspire you to make Myanmar your next travel destination!

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2 comments

Himanshu Dutta November 12, 2019 - 11:09 am

Beautiful pictures Ari ! Even though I’ve been to many South-Asian cities, Yangon and Mandalay look so unique. Definitely want to visit Myanmar in the future.

Ari November 12, 2019 - 1:47 pm

Thanks Himanshu!! They are seriously two of the most vibrant cities! I can totally see you taking some incredible photos there.

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