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The Golden Triangle: From Opium Empire to Tourist Paradise
The Golden Triangle, once a hub of opium trade and warlords, is now a thriving tourist destination. Explore the transformation of this mysterious region from a drug empire to a haven of history and beauty.
The Golden Touch – Gold Leaf Beating in Myanmar
Aptly nicknamed ‘The Golden Land’, Burma is known for its countless gold leaf-plated pagodas and statues. The process of hammering gold into thin sheets is known as goldbeating.
The Ayeyarwady River’s Grand Second Defile
As Myanmar’s most prominent waterway, the mighty Ayeyarwady (Irrawaddy) River features three narrow river gorges flanked by steep vertical cliffs, otherwise known as ‘defiles’.
Shwedagon Pagoda – Worth Its Weight in Gold (and Diamonds)
Like a shining beacon in the sky, the glittering Shwedagon Pagoda dominates the Yangon skyline. Most astonishing is the pagoda’s gem-encrusted crown, valued at $3 billion USD.
Retracing the Footsteps of George Orwell in Katha, Myanmar
In legendary author George Orwell’s famous novel, Burmese Days, the fictional town of Kyauktada is based on his experiences serving as an Imperial Police officer in Burma.
Bagan Receives UNESCO World Heritage Status
Lying on the banks of Myanmar’s most prominent river, the Ayeyarwady, lies Bagan and its mystical plains of unmatched beauty, boasting over 2,000 spiritual temples and pagodas.
Our Mobile Clinic – A Local Dentist’s Story
“Brave girls have super strong, healthy teeth! You’re a brave girl, aren’t you?” asks Dr. Ye Yint Kaung Myint to his teary-eyed 6-year-old patient.
