Myanmar – Burma

We’ll begin our adventure with an international flight to Bangkok, the gateway to Southeast Asia. Overnight on board as we approach one of the world’s most fascinating countries.

Night on board.

Early in the morning we’ll land in Bangkok , the vibrant capital of Thailand. After completing immigration formalities, we’ll transfer to our hotel to check in and have a short rest before starting our adventure.

In the afternoon we will begin a photographic tour through the historic heart of the city, discovering some of its most emblematic temples, where the brilliance of golden stupas and Buddhist spirituality coexist with the intense rhythm of daily life.

As the day progresses, we’ll delve into traditional markets and the unique atmosphere of their streets, ending the day with a visit to Chinatown , one of Bangkok’s most fascinating neighborhoods. A true spectacle of lights, colors, aromas, and urban scenes will offer us a magnificent first glimpse into Southeast Asia.

Night in Hotel. Bed and breakfast.

After breakfast we will transfer to Bangkok International Airport, and in just over an hour we will land in Myanmar, in the unique city of Mandalay.

Check in at the Hotel, short rest, and we start exploring the city of Mandalay. In the afternoon we will enjoy the spectacular sunset from the top of Mandalay Hill, with its excellent panoramic views.

Night in Hotel. Bed and breakfast.

Today it’s time to discover the city of Mandalay in more depth. We will visit the famous Mahamuni Paya Temple, with the most revered Buddha image in Myanmar. After the visit, we drive to Mahagandayon Monastery in Amarapura, where about a thousand monks prepare for food, a photographic image not to be missed.

Our route will take us to Mingun, the ancient capital of Burma until 1790. There we will be able to visit and photograph the great pagoda of Pahtodawgyi and the beautiful pagoda of Hsinbyume.

We will take advantage of the sunset to experience one of the highlights of our photographic trip to Myanmar; photograph in U Bein the longest teak bridge in the world.

Night in Hotel. Bed and breakfast.

After breakfast, we will head to Bagan, the ancient capital of the Burmese empire that dazzled Marco Polo himself, and today declared a World Heritage Site since 2019.

Bagan is a red plain in which more than 4,000 pagodas and stupas shine connected by a network of paths. One of those incredible places in the world that we will travel to photograph every corner.

Night in Hotel. Bed and breakfast.

Today it’s time to get up early, we can’t miss the opportunity to photograph the magical sunrise over the archaeological complex from the top of a pagoda.

The rest of the day will be spent visiting and photographing the different pagodas in this spectacular setting.

Night in Hotel. Bed and breakfast.

After breakfast we go on an excursion to Mount Popa, an extinct volcano with a Buddhist monastery at the top, the Taungkalat pagoda, which we will access after climbing 777 steps, escorted by an army of friendly monkeys.

In addition to the temple, its location is striking, with stunning views of the Myingyan Plain.

Night in Hotel. Bed and breakfast.

We leave Bagan and head towards Nyaung Shwe, the wonderful village that will serve as a starting point to visit Inle Lake. During our stay, we will get to know the unusual lifestyle of the locals, as well as visit numerous monasteries, temples and pagodas.

Transfer to our Hotel and rest.

Night in Hotel. Bed and breakfast.

Today is a very special day, our first contact with Inle Lake awaits us. It’s time to get on a boat and start touring all the corners of the famous lake. We will stop at each island where we can tour and photograph its fascinating little Buddhist monasteries.

Night in Hotel. Bed and breakfast.

Today we are going to tour the shores of Inle Lake, where we will visit numerous almost lost villages, to be able to learn and photograph the daily customs of its inhabitants. We will do it by Tuk Tuk (motorbike), although the more adventurous will be able to rent bicycles and travel through the place with greater autonomy.

We will be on an excursion all day and at the end of the afternoon we will return by boat to Nyanung Shwe, to rest and watch the sunset at Myanmar beer, where some cold beers await us.

Night in Hotel. Bed and breakfast.

After breakfast, we take our tuk tuk (motorbike) again to travel the other side of Inle Lake. We will continue to visit small villages and monasteries bathed by the lake.

We will continue to inspect the area, canoeing in to visit the floating villages of the Lake. A surprise awaits us; a photo shoot with the unique fishermen of Inle Lake.

Night in Hotel. Bed and breakfast.

We leave behind the wonderful Inle Lake and take a plane to Yangon, the largest city in Burma, the former capital of the country until 2005, when it was replaced by Naypyidaw.

After staying at the hotel and a well-deserved rest, in the afternoon we will visit the great Shwedagon pagoda, where we can visit its impressive stupa, one of the oldest in the world, more than 100 meters high and covered with gold. Its surroundings are an ideal place to continue practicing photography.

Night in Hotel. Bed and breakfast.

We flew to Bangkok to catch our flight back to our home city.

Overnight on board.

End of our Photo Trip to Myanmar.

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