Mandalay Travel Guide - History
"Two thousand and five hundred years after I passed into nirvana, a great city will sprung up on the plain below this mountain. And the ogress will become the king who brings this great city to glory. The great city…
May 1, 2009
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Mandalay Travel Guide - Introduction
"By the old Moulmein Pagoda, lookin' eastward to the sea,
There's a Burma girl a-settin', and I know she thinks o' me;
For the wind is in the palm-trees, and the temple-bells they say:
"Come you back, you British soldier;…
April 27, 2009
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Living in Yangon (Rangoon) as an expatriate
Jeff B left a guest book entry in our guest book asking about living in Yangon (Rangoon) as a foreigner. We believe this is a question many foreigners coming and living to work in Yangon want to know. The following…
April 19, 2009
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Myanmar Thingyan
Thingyan is probably the most celebrated, most joyous event in the culture and custom of Myanmar people. From the poorest to the richest in Myanmar, this is the greatest event for the year. Every body, poor, rich, uneducated, educated, young…
April 12, 2009
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Shwedagon Pagoda Guide - Nine wonders of Shwedagon Pagoda
For detailed guide to Shwedagon Pagoda, please see our article Shwedagon Pagoda Guide.
Traditionally, Burmese believe that there are nine wonders in Shwedagon Pagoda. Burmese Buddhists believe these wonders could grant your wishes come true.
Tawagu Ruby Eye Buddha
1.…
April 10, 2009
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Updates to Myanmar Today
Dear visitors,
In recent days, we have added a number of improvements on our Myanmar Today website. These are summerized below.
New and improved site design - the overall look and design of the Myanmar Today site has been changed…
March 15, 2009
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Yangon (Rangoon) International Airport
I still remember the first time I brought my girlfriend to Burma. As soon as she saw the Rangoon International Airport, she suddenly exclaimed "Oh, it is a temple in the airport". It makes the Burmese passengers sitting in front…
April 24, 2009
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Shwedagon Pagoda Guide – History
This article is history of Shwedagon Pagoda. For a complete guide, see the article Complete Shwedagon Pagoda Guide.
According to legend, Shwedagon Pagoda was built more than 2,500 years ago during the time of Lord Buddha. The two merchant brothers…
March 14, 2009
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Shwedagon Pagoda Guide - Floor Plan and Map
This is article is floor plan and map of Shwedagon Pagoda. For a complete guide, see the article Complete Shwedagon Pagoda Guide.
1. Southern stairway
2. Western stairway
3. Northern stairway
4. Eastern stairway
5. Southern main shrine – Temple…
March 21, 2009
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Road Transport in Myanmar (Burma) - Highway
Introduction
Like most other countries in the world, road transportation is the most important communication in Myanmar. Most towns and cities are accessible only by land route. Only a few towns and cities are connected by railway lines. Even if…
April 22, 2009
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Mandalay – Myitkyina Train Trip - 4
On the way at one station near Shwebo, one man climbed up through the window beside my friend. My friend pushed him back, telling not to climb. He kept on climbing, pushing my friend back. Once he was inside the…
March 12, 2009
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Mandalay – Myitkyina Train Trip - 3
For you Grandpa, you always traveled by plane, or by luxury cars, so you would not know about these. That is why I was thinking of you all the time. You have never experienced such kind of things, so you…
March 11, 2009
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