With its glittering pagodas, timeless countryside & gracious people, Myanmar (Burma) is an extraordinarily beautiful destination, but one that was isolated from the rest of the world until very recently. With tourism growing rapidly & ongoing development as the country opens up, there has never been a better time to explore Myanmar. This 2015 Insight Guide Myanmar (Burma) has been comprehensively updated by an expert author to help inspire & inform travellers wanting to discover this fascinating country. After an inspirational best Of Myanmar section, the country`s rich past & cultural heritage are described in a series of lively essays. Contemporary aspects of Burmese life
- the changing political situation, the economy, food, architecture, wildlife
- are also covered in depth. The Places chapters describe all the sights that should be seen
- from the incomparable temples of Bagan, serene Inle Lake, the lost world of Mrauk U & the beaches along the Bay of Bengal to the fascinating cities of Yangon & Mandalay. Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around & travel tips give you the essential information for planning a memorable trip, including Insight Guides’ independent selection of the best hotels & restaurants. Discover this most exciting of destinations with Insight Guide Myanmar (Burma).


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Whether you're looking to temple-hop in Bagan, trek through rice paddies in Hsipaw, explore Inle Lake by canoe or relax on Ngapali Beach, this book will help you uncover Myanmar's most memorable experiences. We've found you the best ways to travel indepen ...

Culture Smart! Myanmar provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs & behaviour in the Myanmar, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, & sensitive issues. This concise guide will tell you what ...

Burma on an indexed, waterproof & tear-resistant road map with topographic & tourist information, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project. The map is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet, with a very generous overlap between the two sides. Road & rail networks are easy to see on a clear base which presents topography by altitude colouring with contours, spot heights, mountain passes & names of mountain ranges. Road network

Includes:: selected local tracks & gives driving distances on main roads. Internal administrative boundaries are shown with names of the provinces. National parks & protected areas are marked & symbols highlight various places of interest, including UNESCO world heritage sites, archaeological remains, temples & museums, viewpoints, beaches, etc. Old versions of many town names are included. The map has a grid with latitude & longitude at intervals of 1

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Myanmar (Burma) at 1:1, 500, 000 from Nelles Verlag, with street plans of Yangon (Rangoon) & Mandalay, plus a plan of the World Heritage site at Bagan. The map is double-sided, with its smaller size offering a convenient format for use when travelling. The country is divided north/south, with the panhandle shown as an inset on the southern side. Vivid relief shading with spot heights & names of mountain ranges presents the topography. National parks and/or protected area are indicated. Road network distinguishes between partially paved roads & cart tracks. Railway lines & local airports are included & the map also shows internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. Various places of interest are prominently marked. Latitude & longitude margin ticks are at 1 ...

National Geographic Adventure Maps are the most authoritative maps for touring international destinations. Each waterproof & tear-resistant map provides travellers with the perfect combination of detail & perspective, highlighting points of interest for those venturing outside city centres. Visit Myanmar (Burma) with this National Geographic Adventure Map. Scale: 1:1, 480, 000 Flat Size: 959 x 648 mm. ...

Burma (Myanmar) at 1:1, 000, 000 on a large, double-sided, indexed road map from Freytag & Berndt, with clear presentation of the country’s road network, its topography, various places of interest & its administrative divisions. The map divides the country north/south, with a good overlap between the sides. Coverage

Includes:: the western part of Thailand with Bangkok & Chiang Mai & extends south to Phuket. Relief shading with spot heights shows the country’s topography. National parks & other protected areas are highlighted. Road network

Includes:: selected unpaved roads & local tracks; driving distances are indicated on main routes & locations of border crossings are marked. The map shows railway lines & local airports, as well as the country’s internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. Also marked are oil fields & pipelines. Small icons clearly highlight various places of interest. The map has latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 1º & an extensive index. Multilingual map legend

Includes:: English.





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Indexed map of Burma at 1:1, 350, 000 from ITMB with large, clear street plans of central Yangon (Rangoon) & Mandalay, plus an enlargement of the Bagan area. The map is double-sided, dividing the county north-south with an overlap between the sides; each side is provided with a separate index of localities. Altitude colouring presents the topography, with spot heights given in feet. The map shows the country’s road & rail networks, as well as locations of local airports. National parks & various places of interest are highlighted. Also shown are local administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. Latitude & longitude grid is at intervals of 1º. The map

Includes:: street plans of Yangon (Rangoon) & Mandalay, annotated with symbols showing accommodation & other tourist facilities, temples & places of interest, etc. Also included is an enlargement at 1:40, 000 of the Bagan area, highlighting its numerous temples & pagodas.

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Myanmar / Burma at 1:1, 500, 000 from Nelles Verlag, now published on a handy size, light, waterproof & tear-resistant map, with street plans of Yangon (Rangoon) & Mandalay, plus plans of the UNESCO World Heritage site at Bagan & of the ancient capital at Mrauk-U. The map is double-sided, with its smaller size offering a convenient format for use when travelling. The country is divided north/south, with Mandalay included on both sides & the panhandle shown as an inset on the southern side. Vivid relief shading with spot heights & names of mountain ranges presents the topography. National parks and/or protected area are indicated. Road network indicates partially paved roads & cart tracks. Railway lines & local airports are included & the map also shows internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. Various places of interest are prominently marked. Latitude & longitude margin ticks are at 1° intervals. The map has no index of localities. Map legend

Includes:: English. Insets provide: a street plan of Yangon (Rangoon) with an enlargement of its downtown area, a street plan of Mandalay with a detailed map of the area around the city, an enlargement of the Bagan area with a more detailed plan of Old Bagan, plus an enlargement showing the temples & archaeological sites in Mrauk-U. All these maps highlight places of interest; street plans also indicate selected hotels, restaurants, etc.

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Myanmar (Burma) on a double-sided map from Periplus, including a country map at 1:2, 000, 000, plus street plans of Yangon (Rangoon), Mandalay, the Bagan area, & Naypyidaw. On one side is a road map showing Burma at 1:2, 000, 000, with good coverage of the adjoining regions of the neighbouring countries; coverage of Thailand extends to Bangkok &

Includes:: Chiang Mai. Burma’s southern panhandle is shown on an inset at the same scale as the rest of the country. The map shows Burma’s road & rail networks & highlights numerous places of interest. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 2º intervals. The map is not indexed. On the reverse are street plans, in addition highlighting locations of hotels & other tourist facilities: Yangon/ Rangoon at 1:35, 000 with an indexed enlargement of its central area; central Mandalay (1:25, 000); plus the Bagan area with its numerous temples, & the new capital Nay Pyi Daw.

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