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1. Anisakan Falls ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Bagan ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. U Bein Bridge

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4. Hlawga National Park

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5. Inwa

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6. Inya Lake

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7. Kandawgyi Lake

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8. Kuthodaw Pagoda

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9. Kyaiktiyo

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10. Mandalay Hill

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11. Mingun

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12. Monywa

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13. Monywa Temple

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14. National Kandawgyi Botanical Gardens

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15. Ngapali

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16. Ngwe Saung

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17. Giant Buddha Of Mudon

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18. Pindaya Cave

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19. Sacred Mt Popa

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20. Saddar Cave

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21. Shwe Indein Pagoda

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22. Shwedagon Pagoda

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23. Shwenandaw Kyaung Temple

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24. Shwethalyaung Buddha

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25. Yangon Zoological Gardens

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • 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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