With over a millennium of Buddhist civilization, Myanmar possesses a rich and vibrant cultural tradition. Great natural beauty combines with magnificent temple architecture and everywhere the visitor encounters a welcoming and hospitable people. Until recently Myanmar was one of Asia’s most inaccessible countries and visitors were restricted to a brief circuit of sites. Burma, as the country was known until 1988, had closed its doors on the world and consequently escaped the excesses of commercialization and military conflict suffered by its neighbors. As a result, an enviable Buddhist way of life remains intact for us to explore and learn from.

Three quarters of this 1,300 mile long land is covered by mountains and jungle and there are no less than 135 ethnic groups. With the ending of insurgent conflicts, part of the peace dividend is the gradual opening of these areas to visitors and there is an enormous potential for ecological tourism. At the end of the day, it is not memories of monuments or mountains that we carry home. It is the lingering warmth of our welcome and the glow of unstinting hospitality. The people of Myanmar want you and are waiting. Come and see for yourself - seeing is believing!