Central Burma is home to some of the country's most important historical and cultural treasures. From the ancient temples at Bagan to the calm waters of Inle Lake and on to the cultural hub of Mandalay, this region shows off a dramatic and impressive array of sights and sounds; as such, it's perhaps the definitive region of this fascinating country.
Escape Mandalay’s bustle in teak guestrooms that combine boutique traditionalism with resort amenities.
This is a slice of design-led style on the shores of time-tested beauty; explore ruined stupas and floated markets to return to spa luxury.
Inle Lake is Burma's second largest lake. It's bordered by more than 200 villages, which are home to a number of ethnic minority tribes, notably the Intha people who originated from the east of the country.
Easily accessible from Mandalay are the remnants of four ancient cities. Many of the sites have been destroyed or fallen into disrepair but it's still possible to visit the ruins of Nanmyin, the ancient palace, and the Maha Aungmye Bonzan monastery, built in 1818 before the major conflicts of the 1…
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