Tourism in Burma
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Tourism in Myanmar is a slowly developing sector. Although Myanmar possesses great tourist potential and attractions in many fields, much of the industry remains to be developed. Also, the number of visitors to Myanmar are comparatively small compared to her neighbours - even outpaced by Laos. This is primarily due to its current political situation
Tourism in Myanmar has been developed mainly by the government, but many private enterprises do exist, catering to a wide range of tourists.
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[edit] Tourist attractions
[edit] Mandalay
[edit] Mon State
- Kyaiktiyo Pagoda
- World's Largest Reclining Buddha at Mudon
- Mawlamyaing
[edit] Rakhine State
[edit] Shan State
[edit] Other beaches
- Chaung Tha
- Ngwe Saung
[edit] Ecotourism
- Myeik Archipelago
- Hukawng Valley
- Hkakabo Razi
- Alaungdaw Kathapa National Park
- Popa National Park
[edit] Politics
Myanmar's pro-democracy leader, Aung San Suu Kyi has, in the past, asked for tourism to be boycotted. However, she has not asserted this view recently. This might be due to public opinion being in favour of tourism. Other pro-democracy activists, such as Ma Thanegi, advocate small scale tourism, and careful spending.
On the other hand, other democracy advocates demand a complete boycott of tourism to Myanmar. Although this is appearantly more popular to advocates due to Myanmar's crisis, it is being seen as ineffective, as it causes more harm to the people than to the government.
Certain tour books, such as Lonely Planet, cover Myanmar, stating that it provides balanced information and spending methods to get the money into the hands of the people, while some, such as Rough Guides, refuse to publish on Myanmar.
[edit] External links
- Tourism Myanmar
- Myanmar Travel Information
- Myanmar Tourism Promotion Board
- Ecotourism Destinations in Myanmar
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