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MIN GA LAR BAR ! The lovely traditional greeting way of Myanmar Charming, chaotic, controversial and serene, Myanmar remains to the visitor an intriguing culture.

With over a millennium of Buddhist civilization, it possesses a rich and vibrant cultural tradition, and great natural beauty along with magnificent temple architecture.

And everywhere the visitor encounters a warm and welcoming people.

Until recently Myanmar was one of Asia’s most inaccessible countries and visitors were restricted to a brief circuit of sites.

As a result it is one of the least western influenced countries in the world so that an enviable Buddhist way of life remains intact for us to explore and learn from.

Myanmar history is long and diverse and archaeological findings have suggested some areas have been inhabited more than 2,500 years.

The people of Myanmar can be called Burman or Burmese.

The infrastructure in Burma is now more developed currently, so travel to Myanmar is no longer an adventurous journey.

Myanmar is one of the safest tour destinations in Asia opening her doors and stretching out her hands welcoming travelers around the world to visit Burma.

In Myanmar, the Ayarwaddy River flows its way southward from the confluence of two small rivers called Maykha and Malikha at Kachin state in northern Myanmar.

It is both the lifeblood and vital soul of Burma.

Along the banks stand many ancient capitals of Burmese kings where existing historic monuments reveal their glorious greatness.
Bagan, located in the heart of Myanmar consists of thousands of ancient pagodas, is recognized as one of the miraculous wonders of the world.
It presents the rich cultural heritage of Burma and makes Burma one of the archaeological treasure houses in Asia and the world.