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Burmese Eggplant Curry, a Sizzling Delight

Alex Gillam

Mar 15, 2021
1 min

Burmese Eggplant Curry, a Sizzling Delight

Like a river of flavors flooding into your mouth, Myanmar’s Eggplant Curry is one of the country’s most popular comfort food dishes, and...

The Alluring Asia Team

Jul 9, 2020
1 min

Eat Your Heart Out: Tea Leaf Salad

Myanmar Dubbed the national dish of Myanmar by many, Tea Leaf Saladis an explosion of flavor and a celebration of contrasts; acidic,...

Alex Gillam

Mar 11, 2020
1 min

A Journey to Myanmar

One of the most rewarding experiences for any traveler is the chance to explore a country before it has been overdeveloped, and for...

Mar 10, 2020
1 min

Royal Palace Museum (National Museum)

Luang Prabang, Laos Visit the National Museum (the former Royal Palace) which houses a lavish collection of valuables, including the...

Mar 5, 2020
1 min

Schwenandaw Monastery

Mandalay, Myanmar Visit the Shwenandaw Monastery, noted for its exquisite woodcarving.

Mar 5, 2020
1 min

Jade Market

Mandalay, Myanmar Wander through the fascinating lanes of the Jade Market, where you will find stall after stall selling large jade...

Mar 5, 2020
1 min

Monywa Full Day Tour

Mandalay, Myanmar Enjoy a full day tour to the little-visited Monywa, a town on the Chindwin River. This area is home to the world’s...

Mar 5, 2020
1 min

Kuthodaw Pagoda

Mandalay, Myanmar The Kuthodaw Pagoda, modeled after the Shwezigon Pagoda near Bagan, lies at the foot of Mandalay Hill and houses the...

Mar 5, 2020
1 min

Mahamuni Paya

Mandalay, Myanmar Visit Mahamuni Paya, originally built by King Bodawpaya in 1784, when a road paved with bricks was constructed from his...

Mar 5, 2020
1 min

Sagaing Hills & U-Bein Wooden Bridge

Mandalay, Myanmar Visit Sagaing Hills and the U-Bein Wooden Bridge. The U-Bein Bridge is the world’s longest (and oldest) teak...

Mar 5, 2020
1 min

Mandalay Hill (sunset)

Mandalay, Myanmar Enjoy the spectacular sunset at Mandalay Hill, 755 feet in elevation. Mandalay Hill commands a magnificent view of the...

Mar 5, 2020
1 min

Mandalay Palace

Mandalay, Myanmar Discover the historic wonders of the Mandalay Palace, which best portrays the golden days of the Mandalay Kingdom.

Mar 5, 2020
1 min

Mingun Pagoda

Mandalay, Myanmar Explore Mingun Pagoda, the biggest unfinished pagoda, Mingun bell, the biggest ringing bell in the world and Mya Thein...

Mar 5, 2020
1 min

Amarapura / Mahagandaryone Monastery

Mandalay, Myanmar Visit Amarapura. Amarapura is an ancient capital built on the advice of astrologers. Observe the daily life of the...

Mar 4, 2020
1 min

Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery (Jumping Cat Monastery)

Inle Lake, Myanmar Visit Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery, known as the “Jumping Cat Monastery” because the resident monks have trained their...

Mar 4, 2020
1 min

Nyaung-U Farmer's Market

Bagan, Myanmar Enjoy a visit to the colorful Nyaung-U Farmer’s Market for an opportunity to mingle with the locals and watch how they...

Mar 4, 2020
1 min

Irrawaddy River Private Boat Ride

Bagan, Myanmar Enjoy a private boat ride on the Irrawaddy River. Pass magical scenes of Old Asia; women pounding their laundry on rocks,...

Mar 4, 2020
1 min

Thatbyinnyu & Dhammayangyi Temples

Bagan, Myanmar Take in the picturesque views of thousands of lavishly designed pagodas during a visit to Thatbyinnyu Temple, the highest...

Mar 4, 2020
1 min

Dhammayangyi Temple

Bagan, Myanmar Marvel at the intricacy of the brick-lined Dhammayangyi Temple, a massive Buddhist complex situated amidst the expansive...

Mar 4, 2020
1 min

Famous Temple Sunset

Bagan, Myanmar At sunset, make your way to one of Bagan’s famous temples and enjoy stunning panoramic views of the pagoda-studded plains...

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