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Visiting Myanmar

Q: Bagan contains over 2,000 surviving Buddhist temples and pagodas spread across an ancient plain?

Yes. Bagan contains over 2,000 surviving Buddhist temples and pagodas spread across an ancient plain.

Q: Myanmar is one of only three countries in the world that does not officially use the metric system?

Yes. Myanmar is one of only three countries in the world that does not officially use the metric system.

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Capital

Naypyidaw

Population

54.4M

Currency

Myanmar Kyat (MMK)

Best Time to Visit

October–February

Travel Statistics

#35

World Tourism Rank

0.45%

of World Land Area

UNESCO Sites

Neighboring Countries

Visa Information

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Recommended: October–February

Fun Facts

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Bagan contains over 2,000 surviving Buddhist temples and pagodas spread across an ancient plain.

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Myanmar is one of only three countries in the world that does not officially use the metric system.

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Golden pagodas rising from misty plains, a land untouched by time.

- A traveler on visiting Myanmar

About Myanmar

Myanmar is a land of golden pagodas, ancient kingdoms, and extraordinary cultural heritage that has only recently opened to international tourism. The temple-studded plains of Bagan, the serene waters of Inle Lake, and the gilded Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon are among Asia's most breathtaking sights. Despite ongoing political challenges, Myanmar's natural beauty and the kindness of its people leave lasting impressions on visitors.