Myanmar In Frames

My trip to Myanmar several year ago was one of my best solo trips I have ever experienced. Not only I was able to take a pose at Shwedagon Pagoda, as my father did decades ago, but I also got so many wonderful experiences in the country which opened up since the past few years.

A Corner in Shwedagon, Yangon, Myanmar

Shwedagon Paya, from the top of the stairs’ entrance

But spending hours since the afternoon till evening at the famous Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangoon, would be different compared to wander around Bagan which has thousands of ancient heritage temples or wander around Mandalay.

Dhammayangyi Temple, Bagan, Myanmar

Buddha Image in Ananda Phaya, Bagan, Myanmar

Htilominlo Pahto, Bagan, Myanmar

But unfortunately, hundreds of the remarkable temples were damaged by the recent 6.8 Magnitude earthquake on 24th August 2016 with its epicenter only around 30 km from Bagan.

Thatbyinnyu Pagoda, Bagan, Myanmar

Bougainvillea at Atumashi Kyaungdawgyi, Mandalay, Myanmar

A Drum Tower in Mahamuni, Mandalay

The Main Stupa at Su Taung Pyay, Mandalay Hill, Mandalay, Myanmar

I truly hope that the Myanmar and the world will be hand in hand to repair and restore all the damaged heritage temples because of historical value was not owned by Myanmar alone but the world.

In order to participate in the Daily Post Weekly Photo Challenge with the theme Frame for this week, I post some photos during my trip in Myanmar