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Myanmar has slowly and steadily amp up its tourism game and is giving the giants of Asian tourism such as China, Thailand and Japan a tough competition. Thanks to the countless mesmerizing tourist destinations, Myanmar has been successful in alluring the travelers from all over the world. With Myanmar Tours, you would get an insight to the rich culture and history of this beautiful country. Someone has rightly said that Myanmar is the land of monks, temples and pagodas and nothing can justify this statement better than the golden pagodas that are scattered across the whole country. It won’t be an exaggeration in stating that Myanmar is the perfect nation to explore the most beautiful golden destinations. So, if you are planning a trip to Myanmar in the coming months, don’t forget to include the below mentioned destinations in your itinerary.
1 The Golden Rock Also known as Mount Kyaiktiyo, The Golden Rock is one of those rare sites that simply leave you awestruck with their sheer magnificence. It is a gigantic golden rock that is firmly balanced on the peak of the mountain. The length of this rock is 7.6 meters and according to people, it is the hair of the Buddha. When you summit the mountain, you get a beautiful surprise of stunning views of Mon State Mountain. 2 Shwedagon Pagoda The next name in the list of golden destinations of Myanmar is Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon. This pagoda is famous among the tourists for its unique architecture. This pagoda houses 325 ft zedi that is adorned with gold leaf of 27 metric tons along with countless diamonds and gems. This place is the fabulous example of ancient temple architecture of Myanmar. 3 Shwezigon Pagoda Located in the ancient capital of Bagan, Shwezigon Pagoda is the second largest golden temple that was erected way back in 12th century. Ask any traveler about the highlight of this place, and the answer would be the 160 feet high, elegant golden bell. This enchanting bell is covered with thick and beautiful moldings and is decorated with rare traditional jewels of Myanmar. If you want to see the magnificence of this pagoda, then visit this place during the night. 4 Mahamuni Pagoda Any list of the golden destinations of Myanmar is incomplete without mentioning Mahamuni Pagoda. This beautiful pagoda houses the most revered statue of the Buddha. When you visit this pagoda, the most fascinating feature of the temple that is Mahamuni Buddha image takes your breath away. With that being said, these beautiful golden destinations would make you fall in love with this farfetched country. So, pack your bags and start your journey towards unforgettable Myanmar.
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China is such a beautiful nation and we absolutely love this country. When you are on China family holidays, you would find that this country has so much to offer that even two weeks seems like less time. The cute pandas of Chengdu, picnic on the Great Wall of China, Disney land of Shanghai and the mesmerizing of Hangzhou are some of the places that would simply leave you spellbound. But many people share a concern before visiting China and that is the problem of the language. Well, very few of the tourist know the native language or Mandarin and for them the language barrier is something that makes them put off the trip. But trust us, language is the last thing that you have to worry about. Well, in any case, if you are still worried about it, here are a few tips that would definitely help you out. 1. Guesthouse/Hotel Card Hotels, guest houses and hostels all over the world have cards just like your business cards. Whenever you go out, take the card with you as they have all the contact details about the hotels and if you are travelling through taxi, show the driver the card and he would drop you at the front of the hotel. 2. Take Screenshots Don’t forget to take the screen shots of the name of the places where you are planning to visit. In this way, you have to show the driver the screenshot only and you are good to go. 3. Write Down The Necessary Train Details If you are planning to travel via railways during the trip, then jot down the number of the train, time and destination on paper. If something goes wrong, you can show the information to the railway staff as they are quite friendly and would provide you the necessary assistance. 4. Simply Ask if Anyone Knows English If you are badly stuck somewhere, simply ask if anybody knows English and you would find at least 4-5 people rushing towards you to help you out. The Chinese are really helpful people and for them, you are their guests. With that being said, these are a few tips that would really help you out if you got stuck in the mucky water while your trip to China due to language barrier. |
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