Myanmar is still an unknown hidden destination to International travelers. The country has a rich culture, fascinating landscape with glowing temples are very Instagrammable for social travelers. We have put a list of Instagrammable and photo genetic spots for your Myanmar trip, so if you want to take perfect beautiful photos, just read on.
Shwedagon Pagoda
A quick search of #shwedagon on Instagram will show around 91.k results. Shwedagon is one of the most popular spots in sunrise and sunset times of Yangon.
Balloons Flying Over Bagan
Wake up early at 04:30 am and go to the highest temple, watch the sunrise balloons flying over Bagan. After the banning to climb temples in Bagan, Balloon ride is the best option so far to see the beautiful sunrise of Bagan. Balloons start to operate from 01 October to 31 March every year.
Hsinbyume Pagoda
The famous white Hsinbyume pagoda ((Mya Thein Tan Pagoda) located in Mingun across Ayeyarwaddy boat ride from Mandalay. Take the private or public boat ferry to take beautiful shots with the snow temple.
Strange Palm tree at Ngapali beach
Ngapali located on the bay of bengal of Rakhine State, it was listed on the Best Beaches in Asia by TripAdvisor. The beach has long area connecting villages with white sands and many palm tree along the coast. The famous laying palm tree is popular on social media, located near Kyaw Ngapali Lodge. The other beautiful snaps can be found in fishing villages, boat tour, balloons over Ngapali and beautiful sunset.
Take a selfie with Golden Rock
Golden Rock (Kyaiktiyo) located 190 km distance, 4 hour drive from Yangon. It is on the Eastern Yoma Mountain Range, anyone who want to visit the pagoda you will need to pass 37 mountains by open air tuck. A Golden strange rock on the slope of the edge, Golden rock attracts over 5 million visitors per year. To watch the sunset and sunrise of Golden Rock staying overnight on the top is the only option. Golden Rock is the must visit place if you want to see the southern part of Myanmar at glance.
Gohteik Bridge
On the way to Hsipaw, an exciting bumpy train ride start from Mandalay passing through Gohteik Bridge after Naungkhio. It offers legendary photo experience on one of the highest World War II bridge. You can visit a day return trip to Gohteik by jumping off at Kyaukme Station and return to Mandalay by car.
Capture the art of Intha Fisherman
With over 200k Inle Lake hashtag on Instagram, Inle Lake is traveler favorite destination in Shan State with pleasant weather in Myanmar. You can get many shots at floating gardens, floating Indein pagoda, red mountain vineyard and stilt houses of Inle Lake.
