Western Myanmar
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Rivers - sea - beaches
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Western Myanmar is very 'watery'. It has many
rivers, lakes and a long coastline with several fine beaches.
Beaches which accommodation from simple huts to luxury resorts with every comfort.
I have included aerial views so you can get a good idea of this
spectacular landscape. There are relatively few people living here.
Therefore
if you love nature and a relaxed atmosphere, this is the environment
to go. Ngpali beach is one of these
beaches.
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Mrauk-U
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Mrauk U is an ancient city, where according to
the legend Lord Buddha has been. It has a very special atmosphere.
The old temples are situated in the midst of a beautiful and
peaceful landscape.
It feels like the Buddha energy is still there. People live a
simple, relaxed and peaceful life.
Mrauk U is not easy to reach. First a flight from Yangon to Sittwe.
You have grand views from the plane as you can see at my photos.
Book it some weeks before during the tourist season.
Then a 3 or 7 hour boat ride (depending on the availability) to
Mrauk U. Again great panoramas as you can see in rivers around Mrauk U.
It is very worth the effort. I got the feeling how far we, in the
so called developed countries, have gone from this simple, natural
and peaceful way of living. Living in harmony with each other and with
nature.
Dotted in the midst of this beautiful landscape are about 700
Buddhist pagodas (temples), dating from the 16th century. Some are
recently excavated and restored. Others remain forgotten, covered with vines and
vegetation. The larger pagodas certainly have historical
importance, because their well preserved interiors, statuary and bas
relief's. Mrauk U is scenically set against a backdrop of small hills
with some lakes.
Rivers around Mrauk-U
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From Mrauk U you can make several interesting
excursions, like a three hour, scenic boat ride to the Chin tribes.
The Chin tribes have still old women who have tattooed faces. These
86 photos of the Chin tribes are in
Girls and women in Myanmar:
MG066-MG151.
