Nature At Her Best

Mount Popa

2009-05-25T03:28:00.000-07:00

Do you love being in different hill stations? Then you are sure to love to visit some of the well known hill station during your trip to Myanmar. There are a number of hilly areas in Myanmar which are very popular among the tourists fro their natural beauty. Among the hill stations of the Myanmar Mount Popa is one of the most well known names. Thousands of tourists every year visit this beautiful mountain.

Mount Popa is a mountain located in the central part of Myanmar. It is a well known mountain situated in the east of Bagan. It is a well known volcano in the region. However this volcano is believed to be extinct. The mountain is situated approximately 50 Km east to Bagan. When the weather is clear you can see this mountain from sixty km away. If you are visiting river Ayeyarwady then you may see this mountain clearly on fine weather days. The volcano is some 1518 Km above the sea level.

If you want to explore more you can go to the southwest side of Mount Popa where the pedestal hill or Taung Kalat is situated. It is a 737 meter precipice of volcanic plug. A Buddhist monastery is situated at the summit of the pedestal hill. According to history hermit U Khandi maintained the 777 steps to the summit of the pedestal hill. Sometimes it is also referred to as Mount Popa. But to avoid the confusion the volcano that has a huge crater is called Taung Ma-Gyi or the mother hill. From the pedestal hill you can get a panoramic view too. therefore you must pay a trip to the beautiful mountain area during your trip to Myanmar.

Trip to Mandalay Hill

2009-05-24T22:34:00.000-07:00

Mandalay Hill is one of the most well known tourist destination in Myanmar. If you are planning to visit Myanmar in near future then make sure that you have included a trip to Mandalay Hill in your itinerary. It is a beautiful hill situated near the city of Mandalay in Myanmar. The hill is well known for its panoramic beauty. The hill has also earned a reputation for religious reasons. The hill is home to a number of well known Buddhist temples and pagodas. Hence, the people in Myanmar who follow Buddhism consider this hill as a pilgrim site. Every year thousands of devotees visit this amazing place. The place has also became quite popular among the tourists. You are sure to have a great time during your visit to Mandalay Hill.

At the top of the hill you will find the famous Sutaungpyei Pagoda which is very popular among the Buddhists in Myanmar. The literal meaning of Sutaungpyei Pagoda is wish fulfilling pagoda. This pagoda has four covered staircases. These staircases are known as Saungdan. There are also convenient seats are also there in the stairs. If you can climb up to the top you will be surprised to see the panoramic view of the city from there. If you are unable to climb all the way you can take a oneway motor road and reach the top. At the southern or the main approach at the foot of the hill you will see two gigantic chinthes or leogryphs ehichare nothing but stylized lion figures. These figures are popularly known as Chinthe hnakaung atet.

As you climb up the stairs you will see a number of other religious sites. The most important of all of them is the hermit U Khanti's dazaung. In this hall three fragments of the Bones of Gautama Buddha were kept. There are also a number of Buddha statues , markets and many more on the way to the top. This is truly an experience to remember.

Mandalay Hill

2009-05-19T22:16:00.000-07:00

During your trip to Myanmar do not forget to visit the moist important tourist destinations of the country. Myanmar is well known for its picturesque landscape and wildlife areas. The landscapes include hills and plains. You can visit a beautiful hilly area while in Myanmar. These hills are also famous for the pilgrimage. People from different parts of the country as well as a large number of tourists visit these mountains where there are a number of temples and pagodas. If you are interested in seeing these famous pilgrim sites then you must visit Mandalay Hill a beautiful hilly area that is very much popular among the locals as well as among the tourist.

Mandalay Hill is a well known hill located near the city center of the city of Mandalay in Myanmar. The city of Mandalay got its name from the hill itself. The beautiful hill is well known for its serene beauty. Apart from that a number of religious sites are established in this hill. There are a number of pagodas and monasteries. For nearly two centuries the Mandalay Hill is a famous pilgrimage site for the Buddhists in Myanmar. At the top of the Mandalay Hill there is a beautiful pagoda named there is a beautiful pagoda named there is a beautiful pagoda named there is a beautiful pagoda named there is a beautiful pagoda named there is a beautiful pagoda named Sutaungpyei Pagoda. The literal meaning of Sutaungpyei is wish fulfilling pagoda. You can get a panoramic view of the city of Mandalay from the top of Mandalay Hill. You can get the panoramic view only after you climb numerous stairs of this hill. If you love hiking then you are sure to enjoy this trip.

Wildlife in Hlawaga National Park

2009-05-15T00:13:00.000-07:00

If you are fond of nature and wildlife then you are sure to love to visit any of the national parks in Myanmar. There are a number of national parks in Myanmar where you can have a great time alone or with family and friends. Thousands of tourists who have visited the national parks in Myanmar have rated the national parks very highly. The Hlawaga National Park is one of the most well know national parks in Myanmar. The national park is situated in Mingaladon in the Yangon Division of the national park. You can visit this amazing national park and near the call of the wild.

Hlawaga National Park is a large national park that can be divided into several areas. The areas include a wildlife park as well as a mini zoo. There is also a buffer zone that is often utilized as a picnic area. You can have loads of fun in this national park during your trip to Myanmar.
The wildlife park area of the Hlawaga National Park amounts to 818 acres. This part of the national park is home to animals of different species shape and size. In this national park you will find a number of deer species. The deer species include eld’s deer, hog deer, barking deer as well as sambar deer. You can also find some other exotic animals in this wildlife park of Hlawaga National Park. These animals are rhesus monkey, pythons and pangolin. According to different survey the park was home to 21 species of mammals, 145 species of birds as well as 8 species of reptiles.

The evergreen forest of Hlawaga National Park contains near about three hundred species of plants. Common species include Dipterocarps as well as langerstroemia speciosa. You can also find deciduous species such as teak and binga. There are some medicinal plants available in the national park. These medicinal plants are sindonma-nwe.

Ecotourism in Hlawaga National Park

2009-05-11T22:06:00.000-07:00

If you are an ecotourist and love to visit places that are related to the environment then you should include a trip to Hlawaga National Park in your itinerary. If you are planning to visit Myanmar in near future then do not forget to include a trip to the Hlawaga National Park in your travel schedule. It will be a wonderful experience with. And the best art of this trip is that you can get to spend a lot of time with your family and friends in the lap of nature.

This national park can be divided into three areas. The first is the wildlife park that is the largest part of the national park in this lifestyle park you can see some of the most exotic animals and birds. You can also see some trees and plants of the most fascinating type. There is also a mini zoo as well as a buffer area.

There are numerous ways to explore this national park. You can go on a safari style bus ride and explore the national park. Or if you want to make it an adventurous way you should opt for the elephant ride. You can also go for hiking in the jungle trails. You can also enjoy boating on the lake. If you love to watch the birds then you can enjoy bird watching too. you can also enjoy a picnic in the lap of nature. The Hlawaga National Park also has a beautiful picnic area where you can have a great time with family and friends. There is also a small butterfly park, a fishing spot and an insect and reptile park in this national park. You are sure to have a great time at this national park.

Hlawaga National Park

2009-05-10T22:05:00.000-07:00

If your love to hear the call of the wild there is no better way to enjoy it than a trip to the nearest national park. There are a number of national parks in Myanmar where you can have a wonderful time. If you love to enjoy your day in the lap of nature and learn about the environment then there is nothing more enjoyable than a trip to these national parks. Hlawaga National Park is one of the well known national parks in Myanmar. During your trip to Myanmar do not forget to visit the national park. If you do not visit this national park then you are definitely going to miss something very important.

Hlawaga National Park is a national park that is located in Mingaladon in Yangon Division in Myanmar. This national park is situated at a distance of 22 miles north of Yangon. The total area of this national park is 1540-acres or 623-hectare. This beautiful national park includes a wildlife park that covers 818 acres of area. There is also a mini zoo where the kids can have a great time seeing the animals. The area of the zoo is just 612 acres. There is also 660 acres of buffer zone in this national park.

The Hlawaga National Park is well known for its rich variety of flora and fauna. There are numerous trees, creepers and climbers of different types. There are fruit bearing plants flowering plants and medicinal plants as well.

The beautiful national park was established in the year 1982. At that time it was built as an environmental education center. The national park has become a popular destination for the day trips. If you love ecological tours you are definitely going to love it.

People's Park

2009-05-08T21:50:00.000-07:00

If you are planning to visit Myanmar in near future then you should start planning your itinerary from now. There are a number of places of interest in this beautiful south east Asian country that it is easy for you to miss out a lot of important tourist destination. If you do not have a proper plan for visiting each of them you may end up seeing only a small number of tourist attractions. Whether you are fond of natural beauty or you love to visit the historical destinations you are sure to find some interesting destinations in Myanmar.

When in Yangon in Myanmar you should pay a visit to the beautiful People's Square and Park. People's Square and Park is one of the chief parks that surround the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar. This beautiful park is situated at the west of the great pagoda to the former Pyithu Hluttaw complex. This park is surrounded by Pyay Road to its west, U Wisara Road to the east, Dhammazedi Road to the north as well as Ahlone Road to the south.

Almost half of the complex is the 70.3-acre People's Square. There is a tree lined marble esplanade starting from Pyithu Hluttaw towards the Shwedagon Pagoda is the center piece of the square. Over a thousand trees and plants from 52 species make up the square. Pyidaungsu Ayeyeik Nyein occupies a corner of the Square and holds a permanent exhibition of dioramas of various Burmese ethnic groups, specimens of valuable timber and gemstones from various parts of the country.

People's Park occupies 65.42 acres next to the square in the north. Over 3,000 plants together with seventy two species of trees, twelve species of bamboo and fifty species of shrubs and climbers native to various parts of the country are planted in the park. Botanical mazes, flower show, fruit trees and even medicinal herbs account for an additional seventeen thousand flowering plants.

Kandawgyi Lake

2009-05-07T21:46:00.000-07:00

Myanmar or Burma is one of the most well known countries in Asia. The country is well known for its natural beauty. Tourism in Myanmar is slowly spreading its wings. There are a number of lakes, national parks as well as mountains that offer panoramic view. You can have a wonderful time visiting these beautiful tourist destinations in Myanmar.

Kandawgyi Lake is one of the most well known tourist destination in Myanmar. The literal meaning of Kandawgyi Lake is the great royal lake. This beautiful lake was formerly known as the Royal Lake. This lake is one of two major lakes in Yangon in Burma or Myanmar. This lake is Located in the east of the Shwedagon Pagoda. This beautiful lake is an artificial or man made lake that gets water supply from the water channels from Inya Lake. Water from Inya Lake is channeled through a series of pipes to Kandawgyi Lake. It was created to provide a clean water supply to the Cantonment or modern-day downtown of Yangon during British colonial administration. It is approximately 5 miles or 8 km in circumference, and has a depth of 20 to 45 inches 50 to 115 cms.

The beautiful lake is one of the most well known tourist attraction in Myanmar. The 150-acre lake is surrounded by the 110-acre Kandawgyi Nature Park as well as the 69.25-acre Yangon Zoological Gardens. Yangon Zoological Gardens consists of a zoo, an aquarium as well as an amusement park. Both of these two tourist attraction are very popular among the national as well as the international tourists.

The lake itself is bordered by Natmauk Street to its north as well as east, Bahan Street to its west, whereas Kanyeiktha Street to its south. Along the eastern shoreline of the lake is the famous Karaweik which is a concrete replica of a Burmese royal barge which was built in 1972.