Rahim Tabet | Oktober 31, 2014 |
Asia
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Burma
Myanmar, Under the military regime, little to no tourism. However, the country in recent years is very popular. And that's for a reason, because Myanmar is a beautiful country. Temples, lakes, white sandy beaches, all the beauty of what Myanmar has to offer, we have compiled a top ten for you.
10. Amarapura
Amapura is one of the royal cities. Here you will find the U Bein's Bridge. The bridge crosses the Taungthanmeer and was built in 1870. It is 1.2 kilometers, the largest teak bridge in the world. Also in Amapura the two centuries old Mahagandayonklooster. Young monks are taught here. They form around 10:00 long lines for the kitchen of the complex, where they get their last meal of the day.
9. Hpo Win Daung
Buddhist believers down the mountain carved 497 caves. It contains more than 25,000 ancient Buddha statues. The caves are adorned with monolithic statues and colorful murals. The caves form a ribbon of over 2 kilometers. On the other side of the caves Sheba Hill. This is a carved into the mountains sunken town.
8. Mingun
Mingun is known as the place where the world's largest temple should stand. In 1790 started the construction of the temple which has an altitude of 152 meters should have reached. With the sudden death of Bodawpaya in 1819 an abrupt end to the construction. The temple was by the great popular discontent unfinished. However, the temple is still very impressive and well worth the visit.
7. Mount Popa
Mount Popa is the holiest mountain in Myanmar and a pilgrimage for the Burmese. The 'nats', the spirits worshiped here. On the Mount Popa a sanctuary for the nats where 37 are represented is important and revered. Here you should not wear black or red clothing, no bad things to say, and bring any meat products, it adjusts the bad spirit and that means mischief.
6. Mandalay
Mandalay is 900,000 inhabitants, the second largest city in Myanmar. It is the religious center of the country and has hundreds of Buddhist structures like the Mahamuni Pagoda and Shwenandaw Monastery. A highlight is the Kuthodaw Pagoda. Here is 729 marble stones in the Tripitaka, the teachings of Buddha, drawn. Each stone is placed in a mini pagoda and it is called the world's largest book. In addition, the Mandalay Fort, situated on the Mandalayheuvel, highly recommended.
5. Pindaya Caves
The Pindaya Caves are a place of pilgrimage and popular tourist attraction. They consist of three limestone caves in a line from north to south, but can be visited. Only the southernmost The cave is characterized by the interior that contains more than 8000 Buddha statues. The oldest of images dating back to 1773. The collection is an impressive display of the Buddhist iconography of the early 18th century to modern times.
4. Monywa
The main attraction of the city is impressive and important Thanbuddhay pagoda, which is compared to Borobudur in Indonesia. The pagoda is square and steps down to the top. It dates from 1303 but was rebuilt in 1939. There are about 500,000 Buddhas here, many are between 10 and 15 inches high. Close by is the Bodhi Tataung, a Buddha statue with its 129-meter height is the third largest statue in the world.
3. Yangon
Rangoon is the largest city in Myanmar and was until 2005 the capital of the country. The vibrant city has many pagodas, bazaars around the Bogyoke Aung San Market and has a British colonial district. Has But Rangoon is particularly known for the Shwedagon Pagoda, the main temple of Myanmar. The temple is at a height of almost 100 meters well everywhere in the city. The pagoda is covered with 50,000 pounds of gold leaf and thousands of precious stones.
2. Bagan
Pagan was founded in 849 and now has the largest collection of Buddhist temples, ruins and stupas in the world. The temples can be found in the Bagan Archaeological Zone, an area more than 42 kilometers. The key can be found in a radius of one kilometer around the walled Old Bagan. We recommend to rent a bicycle in the village that you explore the temple area.
1. Inle Lake
The Inle lake stretches over 20 kilometers in length and width. And 5 kilometers It is known for the villages on stilts, floating gardens and leg rowers. The leg rowers fishermen rowing with one leg so they keep the arms free to throw the fishing net. The floating gardens are created by tying a layer of earth on marsh plants. The lake is surrounded by mountains where many hill tribes live. Around and on the lake attend the shans and Intha's. The most famous village is Ywama, with wooden houses on stilts and canals as streets.
10. Amarapura
Amapura is one of the royal cities. Here you will find the U Bein's Bridge. The bridge crosses the Taungthanmeer and was built in 1870. It is 1.2 kilometers, the largest teak bridge in the world. Also in Amapura the two centuries old Mahagandayonklooster. Young monks are taught here. They form around 10:00 long lines for the kitchen of the complex, where they get their last meal of the day.
9. Hpo Win Daung
Buddhist believers down the mountain carved 497 caves. It contains more than 25,000 ancient Buddha statues. The caves are adorned with monolithic statues and colorful murals. The caves form a ribbon of over 2 kilometers. On the other side of the caves Sheba Hill. This is a carved into the mountains sunken town.
8. Mingun
Mingun is known as the place where the world's largest temple should stand. In 1790 started the construction of the temple which has an altitude of 152 meters should have reached. With the sudden death of Bodawpaya in 1819 an abrupt end to the construction. The temple was by the great popular discontent unfinished. However, the temple is still very impressive and well worth the visit.
7. Mount Popa
Mount Popa is the holiest mountain in Myanmar and a pilgrimage for the Burmese. The 'nats', the spirits worshiped here. On the Mount Popa a sanctuary for the nats where 37 are represented is important and revered. Here you should not wear black or red clothing, no bad things to say, and bring any meat products, it adjusts the bad spirit and that means mischief.
6. Mandalay
Mandalay is 900,000 inhabitants, the second largest city in Myanmar. It is the religious center of the country and has hundreds of Buddhist structures like the Mahamuni Pagoda and Shwenandaw Monastery. A highlight is the Kuthodaw Pagoda. Here is 729 marble stones in the Tripitaka, the teachings of Buddha, drawn. Each stone is placed in a mini pagoda and it is called the world's largest book. In addition, the Mandalay Fort, situated on the Mandalayheuvel, highly recommended.
5. Pindaya Caves
The Pindaya Caves are a place of pilgrimage and popular tourist attraction. They consist of three limestone caves in a line from north to south, but can be visited. Only the southernmost The cave is characterized by the interior that contains more than 8000 Buddha statues. The oldest of images dating back to 1773. The collection is an impressive display of the Buddhist iconography of the early 18th century to modern times.
4. Monywa
The main attraction of the city is impressive and important Thanbuddhay pagoda, which is compared to Borobudur in Indonesia. The pagoda is square and steps down to the top. It dates from 1303 but was rebuilt in 1939. There are about 500,000 Buddhas here, many are between 10 and 15 inches high. Close by is the Bodhi Tataung, a Buddha statue with its 129-meter height is the third largest statue in the world.
3. Yangon
Rangoon is the largest city in Myanmar and was until 2005 the capital of the country. The vibrant city has many pagodas, bazaars around the Bogyoke Aung San Market and has a British colonial district. Has But Rangoon is particularly known for the Shwedagon Pagoda, the main temple of Myanmar. The temple is at a height of almost 100 meters well everywhere in the city. The pagoda is covered with 50,000 pounds of gold leaf and thousands of precious stones.
2. Bagan
Pagan was founded in 849 and now has the largest collection of Buddhist temples, ruins and stupas in the world. The temples can be found in the Bagan Archaeological Zone, an area more than 42 kilometers. The key can be found in a radius of one kilometer around the walled Old Bagan. We recommend to rent a bicycle in the village that you explore the temple area.
1. Inle Lake
The Inle lake stretches over 20 kilometers in length and width. And 5 kilometers It is known for the villages on stilts, floating gardens and leg rowers. The leg rowers fishermen rowing with one leg so they keep the arms free to throw the fishing net. The floating gardens are created by tying a layer of earth on marsh plants. The lake is surrounded by mountains where many hill tribes live. Around and on the lake attend the shans and Intha's. The most famous village is Ywama, with wooden houses on stilts and canals as streets.
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