Central Myanmar

Central Myanmar is a region of Myanmar.

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Essential Destinations

Top destinations include Naypyidaw and Mandalay.

Naypyidaw

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Naypyidaw, also spelled Nay Pyi Taw, officially replaced Yangon as the capital of Myanmar in 2005. It is officially known by the acronym NPT.

Mandalay is the second largest city, and a former capital of Myanmar. The city is the economic and religious hub of upper Myanmar. The city is centred on the royal palace, and has wide avenues filled with bicycles and motorcycles.

Bagan

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Bagan is an area and archaeological site in the Central region of Myanmar, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Destinations to Discover

Explore places such as Mount Popa and Amarapura.

Mount Popa

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Fifty kilometres southeast of Bagan in Central Myanmar at the base of Mount Popa is a solitary peak with a temple/shrine topped by gold stupas.

Amarapura

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Amarapura is a city in Mandalay Division in Central Myanmar. It was the capital of Burma in the early 19th century and is the home of a famous bridge.

Pyin U Lwin

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Pyin Oo Lwin, formerly and colloquially known as Maymyo, is a hill town in the Mandalay Region of Myanmar, located approximately 67 kilometers east of Mandalay at an elevation of 1,070 metres.