Myanmar Destinations
In 1755, King Alaungpaya founded the small but strategically placed town then known as Dagon, and renamed it Yangon (meaning “ the end of strife”). The British annexed the city in 1851, changing its name to Rangoon. Refreshingly free of high rises until now, this pleasant mix of colonial buildings and tree shaded streets serves as a pleasant introduction to the country.
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The modern centre of Buddhism and Myanmar arts, the old royal city of Mandalay, 670km north of Yangon, is also the home of traditional artisans - including wood and stone carvers, silversmiths and weavers - and for the production of gold leaf.
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Much like Siem Reap in Cambodia, the small town of Bagan close to the archaeological site is distined to develop develop rapidly as tourism increases. In fact, the town is already well supplied with numerous small hotels and guest houses, and a few top class hotels. Package tour itineraries usually feature only a one-night stay, but this vast site can be explored intricately for more than a week.
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