10 Reasons To Visit Myanmar
1. To visit the 2500 year old Schwedagon Pagoda
, the largest and oldest golden monument on earth. Many Kings and Queens throughout Myanmars history have donated pure gold of their body weight, depositing tons and tons of gold into this great golden pyramid in Yangon. Just this year another ton of gold was added by hundreds of thousands of donors, when a major renovation took place.
2. To see the most significant throne in the world.. covered with gold! Theres plenty of gold in this Golden Land, though not cheap in price. Compare this golden throne of the last Myanmar King, with those thrones of the Chinese, Japanese emperors, Maha Rajas, or that of Charlemagne, Louis 16, Napoleon, Cleopatra, or William the Conqueror. Youll find this is the most significant and most sophisticated. Besides each section of carvings on the throne will tell you so many tales
3. To see the largest book ever created by man. The whole Buddhist bible was engraved on 729 white marble stones, set up in a square, each being protected by small white temples. The 730th pagoda is a conventional temple occupying the centre of the square. Each of the marble tablets are about 3 feet wide and 4 feet high. Known as Kuthodaw Pagoda, it lies at the foot of Mandalay Hill, Mandalay.
4. To ring the largest ringing bell in the universe! The worlds largest ringing bell, Mingun Bell, is still hung in Sagaing and still makes a sound when rang. It is 26 feet high and weighs 90.55 metric tons. You can ring it. You can get underneath it and take photo. Ah! Isnt that exciting? Imagine, you can say Ive rung the worlds biggest ringing bell!
5. To experience a visit to the 2400 year old miracle Golden Rock, called Kyaiktiyo Pagoda. Cyclones have blown. Earthquakes have shaken. But this balancing pagoda on top of this golden rock at the very edge of the cliff has survived for thousands of years. Legends tell that this Golden Rock used to be floating in the air centuries ago in the same spot.
6. To take a walk on the amazing floating islands and row a boat on the highest and largest lake in SE Asia. Could it be possible that an island can float above water? It really can People even grow vegetables on them. Cut them. Sell them and drag them along with a boat.
7. To see the living mummies. Are you into the paranormal? X-File fan? There have been approximately 20 prestigious Buddhist monks who died decades or some centuries ago and their bodies never decayed. Some of their bodies could not be burnt, when cremated. Buddhists believe it is because of their supernatural powers. Some are covered with gold today. Their nails turned blue, and flesh dried. But a few are still growing their nails and hairs till today! How can science describe about that? Would you call them living mummies?
8. To go scuba diving among the corals of the southern Myanmar sea. Scuba diving fans can testify that the southern Myanmar sea near Victoria Point is the most beautiful and virgin spot for scuba diving in South East Asia. Some even exaggerate as saying its the Red Sea of the East.
9. To meet a fortune teller and see your future. Myanmar fortune tellers, with knowledge of the ancient arts of India, China, and Thailand, in addition to its own expertise, are often highly honored. Note that David Copperfield was of Indian descendant. Fortune tellers refer to telepathic psychics, traditional astronomers, palmists, or the combination of the three. Trust me, you will need to book for months ahead to get an appointment with a good reliable fortune teller.
10. To see the largest man made stone cave, Narga Cave (Dragon Cave) at World Peace Pagoda. The Narga man made stone cave was built for the 5th International Buddhist Council in the 1950s. Located next to Kabar Aye Pagoda (World Peace Pagoda), and is about 200 meters long and 100 meters high.
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