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Myanmar is a mysterious and beautiful “Golden Land” of glistening ancient temples, colourful markets, secret beaches, beautiful landscapes and deeply spiritual people and offers the adventurous traveller a rich and varied travel experience that takes you back in time. Nestled between China, Laos, Thailand, Bangladesh, India and the Andaman Sea, Myanmar is a fascinating fusion of culture, history and intrigue and one of the best cultural destinations in Asia. Due to its long period of inaccessibility, visiting Myanmar is like turning back the clock and stepping inside a time capsule – Asia’s Cuban equivalent, if you will. Burma’s tourist infrastructure is not developed and it is not always the easiest of countries to explore, but travellers who make the effort are richly rewarded by the stunning views, ancient culture and friendly locals. Home to 135 different ethnic groups, the culture of Myanmar is as diverse as the landscapes, and there are countless spectacular monuments and ancient cities to be explored by those with a sense of adventure and wonder who are willing to get under the skin of this fascinating and authentic corner of Asia.

Yangon is Myanmar’s biggest city and the site of the awe-inspiring pure-gold Shwedagon Paya, apparently 2,500 years old if you take heed of the the tales. Visible from almost anywhere in the city, it is nonetheless a heart-stopping sight and ideal to visit in the last rays of sunlight and the cooler temperatures of the evening. This holy site is also testament to the stout faith of the Buddhist Myanmese, one will always see steady flow of offerings brought to various shrines in the complex. The fascinating temples in Bagan are a site to behold from any perspective – we suggest a sunrise or sunset hot air balloon ride for extraordinary views over the ruins of hundreds of Angkor temples, which peek out from thick, isolated jungles. Back on solid ground, explore these ruins on an extraordinary horseback excursion. At Inle Lake, a fascinating sight is to witness the Intha people traverse the waterways in their unique one-legged rowing technique, the same way they have done for centuries. For beach and scuba diving aficionados, we recommend ending your journey in the south, where there’s a thin strip of beautiful, undiscovered beaches with amazing diving and snorkelling – Ngapali.

At The Luxe Voyager, we use the very best private guides and unique experiences to get under the skin of this superb destination providing one of the best tailor-made holiday or honeymoon we can think of. Our recommended highlights include taking an overnight luxury river cruise up the Irrawaddy river to Mandalay, relaxing in a cozy lodge on the shores of misty Inle Lake and enjoying a sunset balloon ride to get a bird’s eye view of the extraordinary temples of Bagan.