About Myanmar

Myeik

Myeik (Mergui) is situated in the souther region of Myanmar, lying in the Adaman Sea. It is a busy port town and centre for the fishing, pearls, rice, dried fish and bird’s nests. The Myeik […]

Cane (Calamus species) known in Myanmar as Kyein is found throughout the country in the moist forests of the plains and lower hills. Several species are erect, but the most useful kinds climb and scramble […]

Dawei

The capital of Tanintharyi Region, Dawei, is a tropical seaside city, dotted with famous historical pagodas and can be accessed by all means of transportation. Getting to Dawei There are daily flights from Yangon to […]

Flights Resume Between Kunming and Mandalay After Earthquake Disruption

30 June 2025 — Air travel between Kunming, the capital of southwest China’s Yunnan Province, and Mandalay in Myanmar has officially resumed as of Sunday, following a three-month suspension caused by a devastating earthquake. China […]

May Htet Lu

May Htet Lu is a 22-year-old Myanmar midfielder who has represented her country at various youth levels and is currently playing for the Myanmar women’s national football team. Born on January 28, 2003, in Yangon, […]

Inle Lake

Inle Lake, Myanmar’s second-largest freshwater lake, is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and Ramsar site nestled in the Shan Highlands. Renowned for its serene beauty and unique ecosystem, it spans 116 km² at an elevation of […]

Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival

The Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival is one of the most significant and vibrant religious events in Myanmar, particularly for the Shan State. Held annually at the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, located on the western […]

Thanakhar

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Thanakhar is a traditional cosmetic paste used predominantly in Myanmar. It is made from ground bark of certain trees, most commonly the thanakhar tree (Hesperethusa crenulata) and the wood-apple tree (Limonia acidissima). Here are some […]

Nagas

An estimated 100,000 Nagas, comprised of 12 major tribes and numerous subtribes, live in Myanmar. Traditionally, Nagas lives high in the northwestern hills, along the India border, but in recent years, many have moved to […]