DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Myanmar (Burma)

Book excerpt: A new first-edition DK Eyewitness Travel Guide to Asia's top travel spot, now available in PDF. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Myanmar (Burma) is your indispensable guide to this beautiful part of the world. This fully updated guide will lead you straight to the best attractions Myanmar has to offer. Myanmar boasts mesmerizing temples, more than a thousand miles of pristine beaches, and a welcoming culture--all just a short flight from Bangkok--and DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Myanmar (Burma) includes everything you'll need to know. Suggested itineraries highlight the sights not to be missed and help travelers plan trips by length of stay, including a two-week tour through Myanmar, two days in Yangon, and three days in Mandalay. Travelers also will find Information on cruising the Ayeyarwady River, from luxury cruisers to triple-decker ferries. And, practical information covers all the needs of travelers in this still-emerging destination, including local etiquette, banking and currency, getting around the country, and more. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Myanmar (Burma) is organized by region, and 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 the complicated political situation of today. This uniquely visual DK Eyewitness Travel Guide will help you discover everything region-by-region, from local festivals and markets to day trips around the countryside. Detailed listings will guide you to the best hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops for all budgets, while detailed practical information will help you to get around, whether by train, bus, or car. Plus, DK's excellent insider tips and essential local information will help you explore every corner of Myanmar effortlessly.