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MYANMAR

An intense journey into the culture of Theravada Buddhism, where kindness is a fundamental rule of life. From Shwedagon Paya pagodas in Yangon to Bagan, with its archaeological park strewn with timeless temples. Don’t miss a visit to Inle Lake, where life is suspended on the water’s edge; then meet the giraffe women and enjoy the breathtaking view of Golden Rock, or Kyaiktiyo Pagoda. The balance of the rock depends on a strand of the Buddha’s hair, without which it would have fallen from the cliff. If you want to access a higher state of inner peace or regain trust in mankind, Burma is the place to go!

All photos and articles in this Travel Blog are by Andrea Marchegiani.

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All you need to know before you travel toMyanmar. A travel blog with editorials, tips and anecdotes about my adventures in the world!

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Golden Rock (Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda), Myanmar

They say it takes just one visit to Golden Rock, in Myanmar, to become a Buddhist.
I think that’s absolutely true. It is impossible to visit this archeological site without going to Myanmar and, once in Myanmar, you will certainly fall in love with Theravada Buddhism. How could you possibly remain indifferent to timeless pagodas and golden stupas? How could you not love the gentle Burmese, or resist their kind smiles, their calm words, their fraternal looks? Buddhism in Burma has entered the flesh of reality, everyday gestures, all life’s choices. When you get to Golden Rock, you’ve already breathed Buddhism to the fullest, you’ve seen how harmonious a society based on kindness can be, and you’re probably grudgingly counting the days left before you have to go home.

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29 January 2023 No Comments
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Bagan, Myanmar’s best temples and pagodas

The plain of Bagan (or Pagan) is famous all over the world for the thousands of stupa ruins and temples it is littered of. At sunset, you can admire a spectacular view of the clearing, making it one of the most spectacular sites in all of Southeast Asia. For centuries, before being abandoned to itself, the area has been a Buddhist pilgrimage destination and it still breathes an atmosphere of deep spirituality. A scenario, in short, that has nothing to envy to Angkor Wat or Machu Picchu but that has, compared to these, a great advantage: much less tourists.

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GOLDEN ROCK
Travel photography in Burma. The magical shrine of Golden Rock, or Pagoda Kyaiktiyo, with the rock hanging on a cliff despite any logic.
Golden Rock Travel Photography
BAGAN
Bagan, ancient capital of the Burmese kingdom, and its archaeological park dotted with temples and pagodas.
Bagan Travel Photography
INLE LAKE
Inle Lake hides incredible treasures. Visit the floating gardens and the thousand pagodas of Inthein. Meet the Intha fishermen, with their peculiar fishing technique, and the giraffe women; learn about the traditional process of weaving lotus cloth.
Inle Lake Travel Photography
KAKKU
Kakku amazes with its over 2,000 pagodas arranged in neat rows. Stupas ring softly with their thousands of bells.
Kakku Travel Photography
YANGON
The ancient Burmese capital impresses with the golden pagodas of Shwedagon Paya, the gigantic statue of the lying Buddha and the annual Water Festival.
Yangon Travel Photography
PA'O TRIBE
Meet the ethnic Pa'o of Taunggyi. The Pa'o people believe to be the fruit of the love of a dragon and an alchemist. Kindness is their approach to life.
Pa'o Tribe Travel Photography
AMARAPURA
The city of bonze monks, with the longest wooden bridge in the world
Amarapura Travel Photography
AVA
Where Ava once stood, the four-fold capital of Burma, is now Inwwa, a small village of farmers. A carriage ride between old glories and today’s modesty.
Ava Travel Photography
BAGO
lt on the Pegu River, Bago boasts the highest stupa in Myanmar and the most gallant men.
Bago Travel Photography
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