In this wide-reaching guide to destinations in Myanmar, we offer a tantalizing taste of the country’s best-loved, emerging and secluded spots to add to your must-visit list.

Source: 44 Places in Myanmar to Inspire and Delight

From delta beaches, across Myanmar’s biggest metropolis to the misty Bago mountains, the second destination guide in this series covers Irrawaddy, Yangon and Bago regions.

Source: Beach Bliss and the Big City — Destination Guide to South Central Myanmar

Authorities said a waterproof layer of concrete added in recent years to the top of the pagoda, which dates back to A.D. 4, was damaged but nothing was stolen.

Source: Police Investigate Suspected Burglary of Ancient Pagoda in Bago Region

What remains of the ancient and mighty Pyu kingdom was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status in 2014 and makes for an intriguing part of a trip to the little-visited city of Pyay.

Source: Sri Ksetra: UNESCO Treasure to Discover on a Short Break from Yangon