Myanmar is a country with a mild climate and beautiful natural scenery. There are lush dense forests, mist-shrouded mountains, and small rivers flowing quietly in the mountains. Everywhere reveals the naturalness and simplicity of this country. Due to its geographical location, Myanmar has a pleasant climate all year round, and the attractive scenery here also changes with climate changes. The Twelve Seasons Poetry, which is popular in Burmese literary circles, describes the richness and variety of nature.

Myanmar is located in southeastern Asia and the western part of the Indochina Peninsula. Its northern and northeastern borders are with the Tibet Autonomous Region and Yunnan Province of China. The China-Myanmar border is about 2,185 kilometers long, of which the Yunnan-Myanmar section is 1,997 kilometers; It is adjacent to Laos and Thailand, and the border lengths of Myanmar-Thailand and Myanmar-Laos are 1,799 kilometers and 238 kilometers respectively; it is connected to India and Bangladesh in the west, and the border lines of Myanmar-India and Myanmar-Bangladesh are 1,462 kilometers and 72 kilometers respectively. Myanmar borders the Andaman Sea to the south and the Bay of Bengal to the southwest, with a total coastline of 2,655 kilometers.

Myanmar is shaped like a diamond, about 2,090 kilometers long from south to north, and about 925 kilometers at its widest point from east to west. Cape Victoria at the southern end of Myanmar is at 10 degrees north latitude, and the Myanmar-China border north of Putao at the northern end is at 28 degrees north latitude. Most of Myanmar is south of the Tropic of Cancer and is tropical. Maungdaw in the far west of Myanmar is located near the 92nd parallel of east longitude, and the Mekong River at the eastern end of the border between Myanmar and Laos is near the 101st parallel of east longitude. The capital Yangon and the second largest city Mandalay are both on the 96th east longitude, and Myanmar's standard time is based on 96th east longitude.

Myanmar covers an area of ??approximately 678,500 square kilometers. It borders China to the northeast, India and Bangladesh to the northwest, Laos and Thailand to the southeast, and the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea to the southwest. The coastline is 3,200 kilometers long. The terrain is high in the north and low in the south. It is surrounded by mountains to the north, west and east. There are high mountainous areas in the north, the Naga Hills and the Arakan Mountains in the west, and the Shan Plateau in the east. Kaikabo Peak, close to the Chinese border, is 5,881 meters above sea level and is the highest peak in the country. Between the western mountains and the eastern plateau is the Irrawaddy alluvial plain, with low and flat terrain. The Irrawaddy River has a total length of 2,150 kilometers, flowing from north to south, and is rich in irrigation and shipping. The Salween River in the northeast is 1,660 kilometers long. Most areas have a tropical monsoon climate, with an average annual temperature of 27 degrees. The extreme maximum temperature in Mandalay region exceeded 40 degrees. January is the month with the lowest temperature throughout the year. The average temperature is above 20 degrees; April is the hottest month, with an average temperature of around 30 degrees. Rainfall varies from place to place, ranging from 500-1000 mm in dry inland areas to 3000-5000 mm in mountainous and coastal rainy areas.

Myanmar is rich in mineral resources, including oil, natural gas, tungsten, tin, lead, silver, nickel, antimony, gold, iron, chromium, gemstones, etc.

Myanmar’s forest coverage rate is about 50%, and the country has 3,412 hectares of forest land. Rich in teak, chicken wing wood, huanghuali, iron wood, rattan, bamboo, etc., it is the world's largest producer of teak.

The main food crops are rice, which is known as the "Rice Country". It is also rich in corn, cotton, sugar cane, peanuts, etc. [Edit this paragraph] Mineral Overview Myanmar is located in Southeast Asia, at the collision boundary of the Eurasian plate and the Indian Ocean plate. The intense geological activities from ancient times have made Myanmar a rich producer of jewelry in the world today. Royal blue among the top colors of sapphires ( Royal blue) and the top color of rubies - pigeon blood, are both produced in this country, so the national stone of Myanmar is also designated as ruby. In addition, high-quality spinel, tourmaline, and peridot are also produced in Myanmar. [Edit this paragraph] Transportation Myanmar has 4,463 kilometers of railways, 38,000 kilometers of roads, and 10,271 kilometers of inland waterways. The Irrawaddy River is the main navigation trunk line. Yangon, Moulmein and Pathein are the main seaports. Aviation has 22 civil aircraft, 45 civil airports, a total length of 4,500 kilometers of domestic routes, and 4,000 kilometers of international routes.

It is still advisable for tourists to rent a car in Myanmar. Generally speaking, the fare includes driver fees and fuel costs. It is calculated in days in urban areas and in kilometers in suburban areas. It is recommended to use a travel agency. Do it on your behalf to avoid being ripped off. You may also want to try a tricycle or horse-drawn carriage when you have time, but it is advisable to "negotiate the price" in advance. [Edit this paragraph] Travel Food

Burmese people in Myanmar like to eat nasi lemak and glutinous rice with turmeric powder, shredded coconut and shrimp floss; they must eat a kind of fish and shrimp called "Yabi" with every meal Sauce; curry is preferred in dishes. The Kachin people in Myanmar like to eat animal meat. They are accustomed to roasting their food over fire, then sprinkle it with salt and eat it with their hands. The Karen people of Myanmar, both men and women, old and young, smoke pipes. Wine is a daily necessity. In any ceremony, people will drink wine to cheer up. Myanmar people generally like to eat Western food in the morning and Chinese food at lunch and dinner. They like to have condiments such as chili oil and chili sauce on the dining table. They are used to eating with a spoon and a soup plate per person, but they are not used to using bowls. The "tool" for eating is the right hand, which is dexterous and convenient for grabbing food. They are happy to eat together after the dishes are ready.

Shopping

Myanmar’s handicrafts are mostly handmade and reasonably priced, making them the best souvenirs, including lacquerware, wood carvings and ivory carvings, tapestries, silverware, copperware, silk and cotton fabrics, As well as traditional clothing and shoulder bags, they are all popular items.

World-famous Burmese rubies, jadeite, sapphires and pearls can be purchased at the Myanmar Jewelery Center and other licensed jewelry stores.