Rahim Tabet | Oktober 31, 2014 |
Asia
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Burma
Myanmar is one of the most mysterious countries of Asia. The country, formerly known as Burma, is becoming more popular with tourists in recent years. Formerly the country was very difficult to visit, but the limits for a number of years opened to tourists. Now is the perfect opportunity to visit the country because tourism is not yet very developed and it is therefore not too busy. In Myanmar you will find many Buddhist temples spread across different areas and cities. Cities in Myanmar are definitely worth visiting. You will find a rich history and beautiful architecture. The most beautiful cities in Myanmar here.
Bagan
Bagan is the tourist hotspot of Myanmar. That is not surprising, since you can find in this area the size of Utrecht 4,000 Buddhist temples and pagodas. The area is also on the nomination list of the UNESCO World Heritage. Bagan was once the capital of Myanmar, and was founded in the year 849. The city, however, was abandoned in 1287 by the residents for fear of the Mongols who came to conquer the city. Partly because the temples are barely damaged: the city was already abandoned when the Mongols came. An earthquake in 1975 unfortunately caused much damage to the temples. However, it is largely repaired. Bagan today is again inhabited by some 20,000 people which work mainly in hotels that are caused by tourism.
Rangoon
Is Rangoon, with around four million inhabitants also called Yangon, the largest city in Myanmar. Until 2005 it was the capital of Myanmar, and this function was taken over by the newly built city of Naypyidaw. In Rangoon is the main temple of Myanmar: the Shwedagon Pagoda. It is the largest temple in Myanmar and the pagoda is lined with 50,000 pounds of gold and many precious gems. Clearly something you must see. It is also one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the world. The pagoda was built in the 5th century BC and was rebuilt several times after damage by earthquakes.
Mandalay
Mandalay is the second largest city of Myanmar with about 2.5 million inhabitants. The city is situated beside the Irrawaddy River and is one of the most important industrial and commercial centers of the country. While the town is known for the Mandalayheuvel. This 200 meter high hill can be climbed by 1,730 steps. Atop the hill is a beautiful pagoda. At the foot of the hill you will find the Fortress of Mandalay. This is a walled city which you will find the former royal palaces. The fort was destroyed in 1945 but has been rebuilt and is now a military area. Only the palace in the middle is accessible to visitors. Mandalay is also the religious center of Myanmar. You will find next to the fort and the pagoda hundreds of Buddhist buildings like the Kuthodowpagode and Goudenpaleiskooster. Around the city housing thousands of monks.
Pegu
This city has a very special attraction. You feel welcome with a gigantic statue of a reclining Buddha. The image is 55 meters long and was built in 944 AD. In 1881 the statue was found during the construction of a railway line. The image was completely overgrown by the jungle. You can find Pegu also Kyaikpun Pagoda. These are four large, back to back seated Buddha images of up to 30 meters high. You will also find here the Shwemawdaw Pagoda, the tallest pagoda in Myanmar and lined with gold leaf. The palace Kanbawzathadi is very worth visiting.
Bagan
Bagan is the tourist hotspot of Myanmar. That is not surprising, since you can find in this area the size of Utrecht 4,000 Buddhist temples and pagodas. The area is also on the nomination list of the UNESCO World Heritage. Bagan was once the capital of Myanmar, and was founded in the year 849. The city, however, was abandoned in 1287 by the residents for fear of the Mongols who came to conquer the city. Partly because the temples are barely damaged: the city was already abandoned when the Mongols came. An earthquake in 1975 unfortunately caused much damage to the temples. However, it is largely repaired. Bagan today is again inhabited by some 20,000 people which work mainly in hotels that are caused by tourism.
Rangoon
Is Rangoon, with around four million inhabitants also called Yangon, the largest city in Myanmar. Until 2005 it was the capital of Myanmar, and this function was taken over by the newly built city of Naypyidaw. In Rangoon is the main temple of Myanmar: the Shwedagon Pagoda. It is the largest temple in Myanmar and the pagoda is lined with 50,000 pounds of gold and many precious gems. Clearly something you must see. It is also one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the world. The pagoda was built in the 5th century BC and was rebuilt several times after damage by earthquakes.
Mandalay
Mandalay is the second largest city of Myanmar with about 2.5 million inhabitants. The city is situated beside the Irrawaddy River and is one of the most important industrial and commercial centers of the country. While the town is known for the Mandalayheuvel. This 200 meter high hill can be climbed by 1,730 steps. Atop the hill is a beautiful pagoda. At the foot of the hill you will find the Fortress of Mandalay. This is a walled city which you will find the former royal palaces. The fort was destroyed in 1945 but has been rebuilt and is now a military area. Only the palace in the middle is accessible to visitors. Mandalay is also the religious center of Myanmar. You will find next to the fort and the pagoda hundreds of Buddhist buildings like the Kuthodowpagode and Goudenpaleiskooster. Around the city housing thousands of monks.
Pegu
This city has a very special attraction. You feel welcome with a gigantic statue of a reclining Buddha. The image is 55 meters long and was built in 944 AD. In 1881 the statue was found during the construction of a railway line. The image was completely overgrown by the jungle. You can find Pegu also Kyaikpun Pagoda. These are four large, back to back seated Buddha images of up to 30 meters high. You will also find here the Shwemawdaw Pagoda, the tallest pagoda in Myanmar and lined with gold leaf. The palace Kanbawzathadi is very worth visiting.
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