Amazing Waterfall, Hai Pa

Hai Pa waterfall, one of the cultural heritages in Mong Hsu Township where Tainwe and Palaung ethnics reside in unison in southern Shan State. It is formed with seven to nine steps of waterfall. It is a natural scene filled with various species of wildlife and birds.

Travelers wishing to visit Hai Pa waterfall need to take a four and a half hour drive from Loilem Town. People from Yangon and Mandalay may pay visits to Hai Pa waterfall along Loilem-Laikha-Mong Kung road via Taunggyi. Moreover, visitors from Lashio and Muse may roll on Namlan-Kyethi road or Mongyai-Mongshu road. If visitors come from Tachilek and Kengtung, they need to go along Kunhing-Wamsein-Mong Kung road. Nowadays, these all roads have been repaved with asphalt thanks to fruitful results of peace.

Snorkeling at Ngapali Beach

While some people suggested missing out a beach stay in Myanmar I’m glad we found time to visit Ngapali, one of the most underestimated beaches I have ever been too! If you have time during your trip make sure you head to Ngapali Beach. Here are a few of my top tips and advice for your stay in this beautiful part of Myanmar!

Amazing Beach, Ngapali

It is famous for its natural and unspotted beauty up to this day. The beach stretches about 3 km with soft white sand fringed by coconut palms. Ngapali Beach is one of the loveliest places in Myanmar.

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Do you like peace and tranquility, and visit places "far from the madding crowds?" As many of us now live in crowded cities with the stress and strain of over-population, we need periods of relaxation away from urban areas, and go back closer to nature. Situated about 7 km away from Thandwe (Sandoway), one of the ancient Rakhine (formerly Arakan) towns. It is said to have been named after the Naple of Italy by a homesick Italian. It is famous for its natural and unspotted beauty up to this day. The beach stretches about 3 km with soft white sand fringed by coconut palms. It serves as the best ground for sunbathing and recreation such as beach strolling, cycling and so on. Unlike today's beaches of Asia, it is free of noisy beachside bars, crowded people and hawkers persuading you to buy their things. There are only natural scenic beauty of the blue sea, white sand and the lovely sun. The sea is cobalt blue, without any dangerous marine animals and clean.

The water here is transparent and the sea is tranquil. Bicylce tours are arranged to visit the nearby villages. The villagers usually sun dry their fish, shrimp and coconut. These products are transported to Yangon and and over the country. The best time to visit this beach during October and May of every year.

Inle Lake

Inle Lake is in the Shan Hills of Myanmar. At its southwestern edge, Phaung Daw Oo Paya is a tiered pagoda with gilded Buddha statues. In the hills, near the market town of Indein, the stupas of Shwe Inn Dein Pagoda resemble a field of gold spires. The ruined stupas at nearby Nyaung Ohak have been reclaimed by forest. Maing Thauk village is split between land and water, with a wooden bridge connecting the two halves.

The world largest bell, Min Kun

The Mingun Bell is a bell located in Mingun, Sagaing Region, Myanmar. It is located approximately 11 km north of Mandalay on the western bank of the Irrawaddy River. It was the heaviest functioning bell in the world at several times in history.

Myitkyina

Myitkyina is the capital city of Kachin State in Myanmar, located 1,480 kilometers from Yangon, and 785 kilometers from Mandalay. In Burmese it means "near the big river", and Myitkyina is on the west bank of the Ayeyarwady River, just below 40 kilometers from Myit-son of its two headstreams

Amazing Nat Ma Taung

Nat Ma Taung(Mount Victoria) , is the highest mountain in the Chin State of Myanmar. Located in 3 townships-Kanpatlet, Mindat and Matupi. Mount Victoria is part of the Chin Hills range. The park is administered by the Department of Forestry and Environment. Covered with old trees, orchids and amazing weather.