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Background: Britain conquered Burma over a period of 62 years (1824-1886) and incorporated it into its Indian Empire. Burma was administered as a province of India until 1937 when it became a separate, self-governing colony; independence from the Commonwealth was attained in 1948. Gen. NE WIN dominated the government from 1962 to 1988, first as military ruler, then as self-appointed president, and later as political kingpin. Despite multiparty legislative elections in 1990 that resulted in the main opposition party - the National League for Democracy (NLD) - winning a landslide victory, the ruling junta refused to hand over power. NLD leader and Nobel Peace Prize recipient AUNG SAN SUU KYI, who was under house arrest from 1989 to 1995 and 2000 to 2002, was imprisoned in May 2003 and is currently under house arrest. In December 2004, the junta announced it was extending her detention for at least an additional year. Her supporters, as well as all those who promote democracy and improved human rights, are routinely harassed or jailed.

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By The Doc moves to Thailand
July 3rd 2009

Reliving the colonial days at Pyin U Lwin (Maymyo) Asia » Burma » Pyin U Lwin

Anisakan Falls

Formerly known as Maymyo, Pyin U Lwin is a hill station 69km out of Mandalay, about an hour and a half drive. As it is 1000m above sea level and enjoys a relatively cooler climate it once was the summer capital for the Raj in Burma and a retreat for the British from Burma’s scorching heat. As a result, Pyin U Lwin is well known for its colonial style houses. There still remains a large Indian population because during British times it was the military centre of the Indian Army. Pyin U Lwin is a production centre for silkworm rearing, pharmaceutical [View Full Entry]

By geoffandmazi
June 4th 2009

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Almost immediately after arriving in Pyin U Lin we got sick so we ended up staying six days resting. Because it was several thousand metres above the plateau where Mandalay is, it was much cooler and less dusty. The temperature was a lot more enjoyable. There are a few hidden gems in Pyin U Lin. Meaning yummy delights! We found an Indian restaurant called "Family Restaurant" which served really good vegetarian platters with chipati and also a bakery recommended by the lonely planet called the "Golden Triangle" with really good cheese croissants and coffee. The night market has a lot of [View Full Entry]

By Sepulchre
March 16th 2009

Colonial Jaunts in Pwe U Lwin Asia » Burma » Pyin U Lwin

John at Anisakan Falls

So we flew back from Bhamo all refreshed and went onto the is colonial town which moved en masse from Rangoon in the hot summer. We visited the National Kandawgyi Gardens, basically like Kew Gardens in London and Anisakan Falls which were lovely and where we were treated like stunt men or hunks because we swam in the pools and under the waterfalls themselves. Pretty good times were had. The town itself has lots of British colonial buildings and nice old British houses with red bricks, very plush. Plus it's a lot cooler up this way, so it was a nice [View Full Entry]

By Philopreis
February 23rd 2009

Noordelijke Shanstaat Asia » Burma » Pyin U Lwin

Longyi "body size fixed"

We zijn inmiddels bij het Inle-meer. Hier nog een reeks kiekjes van de voorbije dagen. Wat de tekst betreft zal ik heel wat moeten inhalen, maar ja! Dan volgen de foto's van Inle ook. Volledig bijgewerkt 22/10/2009 A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles - Tim Cahill Donderdag 19/02/2009 - van Mandalay naar Hsipaw Vandaag trekken we naar (weer) naar Shangebied. Nu langs de grote handelsroute naar China. Massa’s, meestal overladen, trucks. De weg is echter, naar Birmese normen, erg goed, en kronkelt zich in een aaneen [View Full Entry]

By joe5710
February 20th 2009

not worth the time. Asia » Burma » Pyin U Lwin

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i really did not like pyin u lwin.perhaps it was just me.i had someone drive me on a motorbike at 5 am in the morning and it was real cold.so perhaps i did not give myself a chance to like this place from the beginning.still i took some pics. [View Full Entry]

By fxd
December 2nd 2008

Pyin U Lwin Asia » Burma » Pyin U Lwin

downtown Pyin U Min

Pyin U Lwin 25/11 It took about 2 hours to arrive in Pyin U Lwin by pick-up from Mandalay. It is cooler here and there is a village vibe permeating the town. The hotel room is nice but the share bathroom is rough. The smell of urine is permenant. I plan to spend only a night here on my to Hsipaw. I eat at a local restaurant and am surprised by the amount of food i get for 1,200 K's (around $1 US). I am tired by the time I finish consuming my enormous meal. I actually couldn't finish it. The [View Full Entry]

By JoergandYuki
October 16th 2008

Cool colonial hillside station Ping U Lin and the remote Shan kingdom Hsipaw (15.-19.10.08) Asia » Burma » Pyin U Lwin

Breakfast at our guesthouse

Transport in Myanmar counts as one of the worst on the globe. Therefore the plan was right from the beginning to travel only short distances and few places. The run down taxis in Yangon give the first impression, later the old Japanese government and school buses. Travel speed with buses is around 40-50 km/h and the train manages modest 25 km/h. This can be less on bad roads or minor train lines with the vehicle been filled up to the roof. We took a new express bus to Mandalay, that managed the 250 km distance in fast 6.5 hours and jumped [View Full Entry]

Portrait of General in British Club Ping U Lin

By rossi92353
July 6th 2008

PyinULwin Different Perspectives Newsletter July 6, 2008 Asia » Burma » Pyin U Lwin

DAHLIA HOTEL

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