The Golden Rock

Golden Rock, Ubein's Bridge and the temples of Bagan - three Myanmar must sees

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May 14th 2011
Three of Myanmar's touristic higlights are the Golden Rock, U Bein's Bridge and the Bagan Temples. All of them are worth a visit. The Golden Rock is located on Mount Kyaiktiyo about 4h drive to the Northeast of Yangon. Literally speaking, the Golden Rock is a huge round rock covered with golden leaves and a small stupa on top that is kind of hanging of the side on the top of a mountain. ... read more

Asia » Burma » Northern Burma

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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 wa... ... read more