Photography Travel in Myanmar

Myanmar is undoubtedly a photogenic paradise for all photographers. It is a wonderful place to challenge your photographying skill whether you are a professional or amateur one. From the rich low land of Yangon division to the far north, less visited area of Putao, every place you travel through provides a different source for photos.
This guide will help you planning better your travel photography in our country
 

Iconic Landscapes 

There are 4 big popular tourist spots in Myanmar and each of them carry a different characters :



Bagan- the most prominent wonder of Myanmar, boasting over 2,200 pagodas and temples. Striking photos of sunset and sunrise are placed here.  Any Myanmar photo workshop is incomplete without the shoots in Bagan, especially the Balloon experience where you soar the sky, flying over the temple spires. 
For a tailor made Bagan Photo Tour, you can contact some of the famous guide like Mr. Htay Win, Mr. Maung Maung, they provide full packages for the area from sunrise to sunset.



Inle Lake - filled with floating villages, exotic markets, Inle has a distinctive charm. From unique Inthar fishing scene to sunken sanka stupas or picturesque Indein pagoda, your days in Inle qre full of photogenic chances. 



Mandalay - if you are looking for a destination to shoot Burmese monks, Royal Palaces or ancient ruines, Mandalay is a premier choice. Suggestion from experienced photographers for shooting here include : walk along Ubein; the longest teakwood bridge in the world, cruise Irrawaddy River, marvel at Kuthodaw pagoda, observing tradiditional workshops. 

 

Yangon - this vibrant city is home to numerous British colonial architect, the famous Shwedagon pagoda with the rich history of 2,500 year old. Along with Mandalay, Yangon is a tempting city for street photography where people are very friendly and the daily activities are diverse.

Unique Photo Sites

Mrauk U - once the capital of Arakan Kingdom, Mrauk U remains one of the most glorious archeaological sites in Asia. Its nostagic beauty is a great source for any photo theme.  

Southern Wings - Hpa An, Golden Rock and Mawlamyine are remarkable for rice fields, impressive Buddha statues, awe-inspring caves and with the set-up, you will enjoy the shoot very much.

Gokteik in Shan State - Hsipaw gokteik is used to be the highest gokteik in the world, now a stunning point for an adventure in east Myanmar. 

Irrawaddy River - embarking a cruise along the longest river of Myanmar means you will access the best chance to scan the unspoiled landscapes of north Myanmar. The wild nature where Irrawaddy Dolphin live is very inspiring for a special Myanmar Photo Tour

Chin State - it is hard to resist the call of Chin state, especially if you want to see the Chin ethnic who have a tradition of face tatooing, which may disappear in 20 years. This large area also offer incredible tribal festival that surprise all travelers worldwide.