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Geographic and historic region of Burma
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Southern Myanmar includes the three regions of Ayeyarwady (Irrawaddy), Bago and Yangon. Irrawaddy covers the Ayeyarwady River (Irrawaddy River) delta.
Ayeyarwady Region is served by Pathein Airport (BSX) and Yangon International Airport (RGN)
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the capital of Myanmar until it was superseded by Naypyidaw in November 2005
home to uncountable Buddhist temples
the capital of Ayeyarwady Division
Pyay or Prome (Burmese ပြည်မြို့) is a city (pop. 134,861 as of 2014) in the Irrawaddy region of Myanmar.
Taungoo (Toungoo) is a town and district in Bago Division, Myanmar.
historical port town close to Yangon.
delta town famous for its pottery.
Chaung Tha (Burmese ချောင်းသာ) is a coastal town and beach resort in the Irrawaddy region of Myanmar.
Articles and travel topics about Southern Myanmar and Myanmar.
Culture & historyExplore premier historical places in Myanmar, from Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon and ancient Bagan temples to Mandalay palace ruins and Indein stupas.
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Travel tipsA practical Bagan travel guide to the temples, the archaeological zone fee, e-bikes, where to stay and daily costs, with the current safety advice.
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Travel tipsMyanmar travel advice for 2026, covering official safety warnings, the tourist eVisa, money and cash rules, SIM cards, photography and health.
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Food & drinkBurmese cuisine reflects the history, ethnic and climatic diversity of Myanmar. Less well known than the neighbouring cuisines of China, India and Thailand due to a smaller diaspora and reclusive government in modern…
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