Long closed off from the rest of the world, Myanmar is now rapidly developing, giving a unique insight into ancient and modern Asia

From the incredible ancient city of Bagan to Myanmar’s quiet and beautiful beach resort towns, spending two weeks in Myanmar lets you see all of the country’s top destinations at a pace that means you won’t need to rush from one destination to the next.

Closed off to most of the world for decades, Myanmar is rapidly being “discovered” and is in the process of becoming one of Southeast Asia’s most acclaimed tourist destinations. With smaller crowds than neighbouring Thailand and a rich variety of natural and historical sites, Myanmar is a rewarding country to visit.

Myanmar’s biggest city and former capital, Yangon is a city of stunning temples and religious sites, beautiful parks, historical colonial architecture and a quiet pace of life. Myanmar’s hub city, Yangon is a great base for exploring the country.

Quiet and sleepy, Ngwe Saung is a beach resort in Myanmar’s Ayeyarwady Region. With a calm and peaceful beach and none of the mass tourism development that’s easy to find on Southeast Asia’s other beach resorts, Ngwe Saung is a great place to relax and unwind.

Ngapali Beach is a quiet, naturally beautiful beach town on Myanmar’s western coast. With beautiful blue water and stunning white sand beaches, Ngapali Beach is emerging as one of Southeast Asia’s best beach destinations largely undiscovered by mass tourism.

Accessible by bus from Yangon, Chaung Tha is a small beach resort town that’s popular with locals and, increasingly, tourists. While Chaung Tha doesn’t have the upmarket resorts you’ll find at nearby Ngwe Saung, it’s home to a selection of simple hotels right on the beach.

Myanmar has a tropical climate and the local traditions mean many festivals. To find out the best time to go to Myanmar, when it’s hot, raining or party time, read on.

Yangon is an amazing city, rich in history, culture and architecture that is slowly modernising. Here’s our pick of things to do in Yangon.

Myanmar has only recently opened up to tourists, and there are numerous places to explore that are off the beaten track. Use Travelhappy’s Myanmar Map to find the key attractions across the country.