Myanmar offers plenty of engaging activities for the whole family. Here are some fun things to do as a family that will make your Myanmar holiday a memorable one.
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• Visit temples and pagodas especially the famous Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon and Kyaiktiyo Pagoda (Golden Rock) in Kyaikto, Mon State, to understand Buddhism
• Experience the local life on the Yangon Circular Train
• Take a slow train ride from Mandalay to Lashio to see the spectacular Gokteik Viaduct railway bridge
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• Soar among the clouds on a hot air balloon (Bagan, Inle Lake, Mandalay, Ngapali Beach)
• Enjoy thrills, spills and more at Yangon Waterboom and Natural World Amusement Park
• Explore Pyin Oo Lwin’s (former British hill station) botanical gardens, Anisakan Falls and attractions
• Visit the ancient capital of Ava by horse and cart
• Explore Bagan’s countryside and temples on bicycles
• Trek to the peak of Mount Victoria, Mount Zwegabin or the much lower Mandalay Hill to enjoy stunning vistas
• Get a taste of local village life by trekking up to a hill tribe village such as Danu or Yasakyi (Palaung hill tribe) villages in Pindaya or Kalaw
• Enjoy the beach life at Ngapali
• Go island-hopping in Cocks Comb Island (Emerald Heart Island) and Nyaung Oo Phee Island
• Explore Inle Lake on a long-tailed boat
• Cruise along Irrawady River to enjoy captivating panoramas and bustling river activity
• Go on a sunset cruise to catch the amazing glow of lights and soak up the evening breeze
• Visit one of Myanmar’s stunning waterfalls such as Dee Dote, Nam Tok, Pwe Kauk and Kyone Htaw
• Explore the famous caves of Hpa-An
• Feed and bathe elephants at an eco camp
• Catch a traditional Burmese puppet show
• Shop for souvenirs at Bogyoke Aung San Market in Yangon
• Learn about gems and how they are mined in Myanmar at Myanmar Gems Museum in Yangon
• Attend a gold leaf workshop like the King Galon Gold Leaf Workshop in Mandalay to discover how gold leaf is made
• Take a cooking class in Yangon or Mandalay and learn how to cook Burmese food
