DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Myanmar (Burma)

A new first-edition DK Eyewitness Travel Guide to Asia's top travel spot

 

It's been described as "lost in time," a portrait of Asia at its most unspoiled. Myanmar (Burma), long in the shadow of a strict military dictatorship, now has burst upon the scene as the hottest travel destination in the world. This new first-edition DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Myanmar (Burma) delivers the full DK Eyewitness Travel Guides treatment--including the famous cutaway illustrations of major architectural and historic sights, museum floor plans, and maps.

 

Myanmar boasts mesmerizing temples, more than a thousand miles of pristine beaches, and a welcoming culture--all just a short flight from Bangkok. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Myanmar (Burma) includes everything a traveler needs to know to experience the best of Myanmar.

- Photography, illustrations, and maps show the sights of Myanmar in full color throughout. 

- Suggested itineraries highlight the sights not to be missed help travelers plan trips by length of stay, including a two-week tour through Myanmar, two days in Yangon, and three days in Mandalay.

- Featured information on cruising the Ayeyarwady River, from luxury cruisers to triple-decker government ferries.

- The guidebook is organized by regions, with maps and overviews on the history, geography, and culture for each: Yangon, the Bago Region, Western Myanmar, the Bagan Archeological Zone, the Mandalay Region, Eastern Myanmar, Northern Myanmar, and Southeastern Myanmar.

- Neighborhood walking maps indicate key sights not to miss, and the detailed maps for the capital, Yangon, include a street finder index.

- Expert travel writers explain the stories behind the sights and include overviews of the nation's history and culture, from its ancient past to the Colonial-era to today.

- Thoughtfully compiled hotel and restaurant listings include DK Choice special recommendations and options for all budget levels.

- Practical information covers all the needs of travelers, including local etiquette, banking and currency, getting around the country, and more.

 

With stunning sights such as the thousands of temples that stretch to the horizon in Bagan, the golden Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, and the serene Inle Lake, Myanmar offers unforgettable journeys for all types of travelers, And, with hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Myanmar (Burma) truly shows this destination as no one else can.