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- Formerly known as Burma, the peaceful Buddhist nation of Myanmar (video) is one of Southeast Asia's most up-and-coming tourist destinations.
- The beautiful country has only been open to tourists since 2012, and because of this, even most of the biggest attractions still have a magical, undiscovered feel.
- Despite the country's turbulent political history, it remains a safe and welcoming place for foreigners, and the friendliness of its people is almost unmatched anywhere else.
- You'll want to get to Myanmar while it's still relatively unchanged by tourism, so here are the 25 best things to include on your itinerary.
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Anisakan Falls
Bagan
U Bein Bridge
Hlawga National Park
Inwa
Inya Lake
Kandawgyi Lake
Kuthodaw Pagoda
Kyaiktiyo
Mandalay Hill
Mingun
Monywa
Monywa Temple
National Kandawgyi Botanical Gardens
Ngapali
Ngwe Saung
Giant Buddha Of Mudon
Pindaya Cave
Sacred Mt Popa
Saddar Cave
Shwe Indein Pagoda
Shwedagon Pagoda
Shwenandaw Kyaung Temple
Shwethalyaung Buddha
Yangon Zoological Gardens
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