Being the capital city, Yangon is the main gateway to Myanmar. Evergreen and cool with lush tropical trees, shady parks and beautiful lakes. Yangon has earned the name of the Garden City of the East. Yangon was founded by King Alaungpaya on the site of a small village called Dagon when he conquered Lower Myanmar in 1755. The name Yangon means "End of Strife" which was anglicized to Rangoon. The present day, Yangon covers over 350 sq. km. and has a population of over 5 million.

Located only 80 km. from Yangon, Bago was an ancient capital of Mon Kingdom in 15th century. Shwethalyaung Reclining Buddha (55 metres long), Shwemawdaw Pagoda, Kalyani Sima (Ordination Hall), 28 metre high huge Buddha Image of Kyaikpun Pagoda, Chinese Kwanyin Temple and the Palace of King Bayinnaung are some of the places of interest.

Bagan is the main tourist attraction in Myanmar. One of the richest archaeological sites in Asia. It is located on the eastern bank of the Ayeyarwaddy River. Also being the capital of first Myanmar Empire. Bagan covers an area of 42 sq. km. containing over 2000 well-preserved pagodas and temples of the 11th - 13th century.

Mandalay, the last capital of the Myanmar Kings, is located in Central Myanmar, 668 km. north of Yangon. Also known as Ratanabon-nepyi (meaning Gem City), it was built in 1857 by King Mindon. Today, it is the second largest city boasting its rich cultural heritage. It is also the commercial centre with rail, road, river and air links to all parts of the country.

Once an ancient capital, Sagaing lies 21 km south west of Mandalay, beside the Ayeyarwaddy River. The Sagaing Hills are dotted with pagodas and there are over 500 monasteries, a retreat for some 6000 monks and nuns. Soon U Ponya Shin Pagoda, Kaung Hmudaw Pagoda ( a copy of the Mahaceti Pagoda in Sri Lanka ), and Ywahtaung Village ( home of the silversmiths' guilds ) are places worth visiting.