Lonely Planet Myanmar (Burma)

TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category.

Your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip in Myanmar, and what hidden discoveries await you. Be dazzled by Buddhist architecture in Yangon, explore Bagan's amazing plain of ancient temples, or hike to the floating gardens and markets of Inle Lake—all with your trusted travel companion.

Inside you'll find colour maps and images throughout, plus highlights and itineraries to help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests. Insider tips save you time and money while helping you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots. Honest reviews cover all budgets—eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss. Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience, with expert coverage of history, religion, politics, cuisine, environment, wildlife, architecture, responsible travel, festivals, traditional crafts, dance, theatre, music, literature, and cinema.

With over 60 maps covering Yangon, Southern Myanmar, Bagan, Central Myanmar, the Yangon-Mandalay Highway, Temples of Bagan, Eastern Myanmar, Inle Lake, Mandalay, Northern Myanmar, Lashio, Myitkyina, Western Myanmar and more, this comprehensive guide is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.