Dazzling Shwedagon Pagoda, the old colonial centre, bustling Chinatown and the Indian quarter are the key sights of Burma's old capital city, Rangoon, officially called Yangon.

This bustling market town and former British hill station provides a cooler climate to enjoy gentle walks through the surrounding countryside and visit its famous botanical gardens.

Pindaya is famed for its extensive network of caves, filled to bursting with thousands of statues and images of the Buddha that have been left by pilgrims.

Ngapali Beach, with its pristine white sand and sparkling turquoise water, is the best in the country and a perfect way to round off a holiday in Burma.

An extinct, tree-covered volcano, Mount Popa is home to a monastery which sits at the top and can only be reached by climbing 777 steps. The splendid views are well worth the effort!

Perched at a height of 1,100m on Mount Kyaiktiyo is the famous Golden Rock. This giant gold-leaf covered boulder is a sacred site. and you'll meet many pilgrims as you slowly climb to the top.

Kipling's Pagoda is Moulmein's most celebrated sight but it is a livley port town with many mosques, temples and crumbling colonial architecture to see.

The heartland of Burmese culture, Mandalay is the place to see artisans working on jade, gold leaf and marble, or to visit Shwenandaw Monastery and Mahamuni Pagoda.

This once British hill station still bears the remnants of its colonial past. It's a delightful area for walks, treks or bike rides with a fascinating blend of cultures.

The picture-perfect waters of Inle Lake, set against the backdrop of the beautiful Shan Hills, are dotted with stilt-house villages, floating gardens and fishing canoes propelled by the skilful leg rowers.