Nay Pyi Taw

Naypyidaw is the modern capital of Myanmar (Burma), north of former capital, Yangon. As the seat of the government of Myanmar, Naypyidaw is the site of the Union Parliament the Presidential Palace, the official residences of the Cabinet of Myanmar and the headquarters of government ministries and military. Naypyidaw is notable for its unusual combination of large size and very low population density. Exhibits at the National Museum include Burmese art and ancient artifacts. The golden stupa of Uppatasanti Pagoda has an interior carved with stories from Buddhist literature. In a nearby enclosure are white elephants, once prized by Burmese royalty.

A small charming countryside town (a former colonial settlement), Thandaunggyi is 320 kilometers, a 5-hour drive away from Yangon. Thandaunggyi is easy access from Taungoo, a small town located 44 kilometers away and it takes only a 2-hour by car. The sealed-up hill road from Taungoo to Thanthaunggyi is breathtaking and mountains are surrounded by lush dense forest. There are a number of activities can be done in the Thandaunggyi area, including Naw Bu Baw Prayer Mountain, the highest peak and local Christian pilgrimage site, Local Waterfalls and hot spring, tea plantation and tea factory; various forest trails which are suitable for hill walkers. There are a number of licensed small guest houses and B&Bs in Thandaunggyi.