Central Myanmar

(Taungmyo) – Just near Mandalay, home to the famous and picturesque U Bein's Bridge.
(Pagan) – One of the most famous attractions in Myanmar and probably Southeast Asia. An archaeological zone with thousands of ancient pagodas near the banks of the Irrawaddy River.
– The common transport hub for Mount Popa and nearby town 1 Kyauk Padaung.
(Magwe) – A transport hub for Mrauk U and Pyay.
– Famous for the U Bein Bridge, the Buddha face washing, as well as the nearby mountains by train.
(Maymyo) – A hill station established by the British, with the famous Gokteik Viaduct nearby.
– Thazi is a useful transport hub.

– This attraction is a temple on a cliff and a mountain and crater, which can be climbed for an even better view. From Mount Popa or Kyauk Padaung respectively, onward travel to Mandalay (via Meiktila), Pyay (via Magway) or Mrauk U (via Magway) is possible.

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