Destination Information

From Yangon -> Duration time: 1 hr 45 minutes

Lashio is the largest town in northern Shan state and the best jumping-off point for its rugged, beautiful landscape. For visitors it offers motorcycle treks and hiking tours into the the nearby mountains, and a prime location along the route linking Myanmar and China.

From Yangon -> Duration time: 2 hr 10 minutes

Myitkyina is the capital of northernmost Kachin State, nearly 1500 kilometres from Yangon and 785km to the north of Mandalay. The city is located in a flat valley that is scorching hot during the summer months and sees intense rains during the monsoon. "The city sites at the western bank of the mighty Ayeyarwady River, about 40 kilometres downstream from where the river begins.Myitkyina is the terminus of the railway line and a crucial trading and administrative town within Kachin State. The city is also an important location for other touristic ventures in Kachin Stare. It can be reached by rail, boat or air but while the railway might sound a romantic idea be warned that a one-way trip from Mandalay will take at least 24 hours.

From Yangon -> Duration time: 1 hr 40 minutes

A famous border town between Myanmar and Thailand, Tachileik is popular with tourists in Thailand renewed. But there's much more to it than that, and visitors who go for its own sake will be rewarded. A small replica of Yangon's Shwedagon Pagoda sits on a small hill overlooking the town. The town's market is a thriving centre where tourists can buy all manner of cheap clothing, fashion accessories, electronics and DVDs.

From Yangon -> Duration time: 1 hr 20 minutes

The Rakhine State capital Sittwe is the gateway to the ancient city of Mrauk Oo, the former centre of a flourishing Rakhine empire. Mrauk Oo reached its peak in the 15^th century and today has a completely different atmosphere to Myanmar’s other ancient sites. It is an interesting alternative site to Bagan. Be one of the first to discover these ancient temples, which are accessible from Sittwe by a picturesque boat ride up the surging Kaladan River. Chine villages, home to women with tattooed faces, can be visited by continuing further up the Lemro river from Mrauk Oo.

From Yangon -> Duration time: 50 minutes

Ngapali beach, in Rakhine State’s Thandwe township, offers white sand beaches, delicious seafood and perfect relaxation. While other beach getaways such as Ngwe Saung are catching up, Ngapali has an ace up its sleeve – it’s less than 1 hour by plane from Yangon, compared with five hours by car to Ngwe Saung. Most of Ngapali’s hotels are located inside a wide and protected cove, making for smooth, calm and safe swimming. On the downside, once you’re in Ngapali it is difficult to get around. However, small beachfront or roadside restaurants serving the area’s fresh seafood and cheap cocktails have sprung up around all of the hotels, so travelling far won’t be on the minds of too many visitors.