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The rough guide to Myanmar (Burma) this second edition updated by Stuart Butler, Tom Deas and Gavin Thomas.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Rough GuidesPublication details: London Rough Guides, 2017.Description: 412 pages colour illustrations, maps 20 cmISBN:
  • 0241297907
  • 9780241297902
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 915.91
Summary: "Discover Myanmar with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to see Yangon's colonial architecture and absorbing markets, explore Bagan's astonishing profusion of ancient temples or trek to the Golden Rock at Kyaiktiyo, The Rough Guide to Myanmar will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink and shop along the way. Inside The Rough Guide to Myanmar (Burma) - Independent, trusted reviews written in Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget. - Full-colour maps throughout - find your way amid Mandalay's bustling streets or between Mrauk U's fortress-like temples without needing to get online. - Stunning, inspirational images - Itineraries - carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip. - Detailed regional coverage - whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: Bagan, Yangon, Mandalay, Hpa-an, Kalaw, Mrauk U, Maylamyine, Naypyitaw, Myeik Archipelago, Dawei.Attractions include: Kyaiktiyo (Golden Rock), Taung Kalat (Mount Popa), Shwe OO Min Cave, Gokteik Viaduct, Ngapali Beach, Inle Lake, Shwedagon Pagoda, Ngwe Saung, Shwezigon Pagoda, Shwesandaw Pagoda. - Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals and events, outdoor activities and sports, responsible travel, culture and etiquette, shopping, travelling with children, travel essentials and more. - Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history, books, Myanmar's ethnic groups, Burmese Buddhism and traditional beliefs, Burmese architecture plus a handy language section and glossary. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with the Rough Guide to Myanmar."--Publisher's description.
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"Discover Myanmar with the most incisive and entertaining
guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to see Yangon's
colonial architecture and absorbing markets, explore
Bagan's astonishing profusion of ancient temples or trek
to the Golden Rock at Kyaiktiyo, The Rough Guide to
Myanmar will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat,
drink and shop along the way. Inside The Rough Guide to
Myanmar (Burma) - Independent, trusted reviews written in
Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and
insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with
options to suit every budget. - Full-colour maps
throughout - find your way amid Mandalay's bustling
streets or between Mrauk U's fortress-like temples without
needing to get online. - Stunning, inspirational images -
Itineraries - carefully planned routes to help you
organize your trip. - Detailed regional coverage - whether
off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist
destinations, this travel guide has in-depth practical
advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include:
Bagan, Yangon, Mandalay, Hpa-an, Kalaw, Mrauk U,
Maylamyine, Naypyitaw, Myeik Archipelago,
Dawei.Attractions include: Kyaiktiyo (Golden Rock), Taung
Kalat (Mount Popa), Shwe OO Min Cave, Gokteik Viaduct,
Ngapali Beach, Inle Lake, Shwedagon Pagoda, Ngwe Saung,
Shwezigon Pagoda, Shwesandaw Pagoda. - Basics - essential
pre-departure practical information including getting
there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink,
health, the media, festivals and events, outdoor
activities and sports, responsible travel, culture and
etiquette, shopping, travelling with children, travel
essentials and more. - Background information - a Contexts
chapter devoted to history, books, Myanmar's ethnic groups,
Burmese Buddhism and traditional beliefs, Burmese
architecture plus a handy language section and glossary.
Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with the Rough Guide
to Myanmar."--Publisher's description.

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