Bassein Vacations

Naypyidaw, Burmese's capital, is 220 miles (354 kilometers) to the northeast of Bassein.

This part of Burma/Myanmar is popular with travelers from all four corners of the globe. To see why, set aside some time and explore the towns and tourist attractions around Bassein.

Many people who spend time exploring Burma/Myanmar delight in discovering the wide range of open-air markets dotted throughout the region. If you are looking for indoor activities, make a beeline for Burma/Myanmar's craft workshops, art galleries and history museums. These are ideal places to soak up some of the region's rich cultural tapestry and pick up a souvenir.

Don't visit this region without getting a bird's-eye view. There are a number of great places to try hot air ballooning.

Sometimes, a region's true character can be found in its culinary arts. Two of the region's favourite ingredients are ngapi (fermented seafood) and a thoke (salads). Tea leaf salad and shan-style rice (fish rice) are both local choices guaranteed to imbue visitors' palates with the true flavours of Burma/Myanmar. When it is the end of you meal, why not try halawa (sticky rice, butter and coconut). Taste a black tea, an non-alcoholic beverage that is very common in Burma/Myanmar.

Sadly, vacations can't last forever, so when it's time go home, head to the nearest major airport in Yangon, 95 miles (153 kilometers) away.