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The Inside Route: Myanmar
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Travel to Myanmar is especially unique, as it remains one of the last unexplored regions on earth. Nestled between China and India to the north, Thailand and Laos to the east and Bangladesh to the west, Myanmar is home to a vast collection of different ethnic groups and clans who for centuries have followed ancient migration routes from India, southwest China, Tibet and Assam.
Today the traveler encounters Myanmar (previously known as Burma) and similarly finds a captivating land, where villagers live simply and peacefully among thousands of stunning temples and pagodas. What was once southeast Asia's most secretive and mysterious country is now fast opening up to the outside world to reveal the unparalleled richness of a cultural heritage that has been preserved with remarkable tenacity. Inhabited by warm and gentle people whose endearing charm seems to transcend time and to recall an older, more leisurely Asia, Myanmar has an astonishing natural beauty overflowing with magnificent archaeological sites and an amazingly eventful history.
Yangon (Rangoon), the capital city of Myanmar, still retains much of the colonial charm of its historic architecture and wide boulevards. Because nearly 85 percent of the population is Buddhist there are a great number of shrines and temples, the most venerated of these is the gold-plated Shwedagon Pagoda that sits on a hilltop overlooking the city. Other sacred sights in the area include the 2200 year-old Sule Pagoda that offers believers an oasis of tranquility amid the bustling city; the Botatuang Pagoda; and the Kyauk Htat Gyi Pagoda that houses the gigantic reclining Buddha. Also of interest are Yangon's numerous and varied markets. The most notable of these are the Indian, Chinese and Scott markets where color and fragrance assault the senses as travelers sample an abundant array of Burmese foods, spices, handicrafts and precious gems.
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