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One of the most isolated countries in the world, Myanmar, is seeing an influx of tourists. CNN's Paula Hancocks reported on 11, January, 2012.

Burma - The Road To Mandalay [Part 2/2]

Burma, also known as Myanmar, has long been closed off to the scrutiny of the outside world.

You've always been able to travel there as a tourist, albeit with restrictions, but with the leading opposition figure Aung San Suu Kyi under house arrest for much of the past couple of decades, and her calls for tourists to boycott Burma, relatively few made the journey.

It was certainly off the menu for journalists and camera crews. The only way in for them was to pose as a tourist and use a small camera. Asking ordinary Burmese about their real feelings was just too dangerous for most, as it could lead to imprisonment for those speaking out.

For years the place has been ruled by a corrupt military junta that brutally suppressed all opposition, used forced labour and imprisoned thousands for their political views. Their main ally and investor has been neighbouring China, which has an eye on Burma's many resources, including oil, gas, timber, gemstones and minerals.

But recently -- and suddenly -- things have changed. After elections that most observers regarded as a total sham, the new government made a series of surprise announcements. It released Aung San Suu Kyi, suspended a hugely unpopular dam project with China, freed thousands of prisoners and signed peace pacts with a number of warring ethnic groups. Even Hillary Clinton dropped in for a visit, hot on the heels of diplomats from countries all over the western world who are hoping they might be able to lift economic sanctions.

For a country that's been under military dictatorship for the past 50 years, it's heady stuff, and no-one really knows what to make of it all.

The ABC's Zoe Daniel has been covering it all, with growing amazement and excitement. Now finally, she and her cameraman David Leland, have been given an official visa and relative freedom to take a trip through Burma, filming openly and talking to the people.

It doesn't go entirely to plan, and it's clear that pronouncements from on high about journalistic freedoms don't necessarily filter down to officials on the ground -- but it's certainly a start.

From the shabby but atmospheric old colonial capital of Rangoon (now Yangon), to the bizarre new North Korean-style capital Naypyitaw, the breathtaking ancient temple town of Bagan and the throbbing commercial hub of Mandalay -- Daniel and her crew roam far and wide.

On the way they meet ordinary folk, and score a remarkably frank interview with a Presidential advisor. He fesses up to the sins of the past, and insists that Burma is now heading in a new direction. It's hard to judge the truth of that, but at the very least, we can now go there and see for ourselves.

Burma - The Road To Mandalay [Part 1/2]

Burma, also known as Myanmar, has long been closed off to the scrutiny of the outside world.

You've always been able to travel there as a tourist, albeit with restrictions, but with the leading opposition figure Aung San Suu Kyi under house arrest for much of the past couple of decades, and her calls for tourists to boycott Burma, relatively few made the journey.

It was certainly off the menu for journalists and camera crews. The only way in for them was to pose as a tourist and use a small camera. Asking ordinary Burmese about their real feelings was just too dangerous for most, as it could lead to imprisonment for those speaking out.

For years the place has been ruled by a corrupt military junta that brutally suppressed all opposition, used forced labour and imprisoned thousands for their political views. Their main ally and investor has been neighbouring China, which has an eye on Burma's many resources, including oil, gas, timber, gemstones and minerals.

But recently -- and suddenly -- things have changed. After elections that most observers regarded as a total sham, the new government made a series of surprise announcements. It released Aung San Suu Kyi, suspended a hugely unpopular dam project with China, freed thousands of prisoners and signed peace pacts with a number of warring ethnic groups. Even Hillary Clinton dropped in for a visit, hot on the heels of diplomats from countries all over the western world who are hoping they might be able to lift economic sanctions.

For a country that's been under military dictatorship for the past 50 years, it's heady stuff, and no-one really knows what to make of it all.

The ABC's Zoe Daniel has been covering it all, with growing amazement and excitement. Now finally, she and her cameraman David Leland, have been given an official visa and relative freedom to take a trip through Burma, filming openly and talking to the people.

It doesn't go entirely to plan, and it's clear that pronouncements from on high about journalistic freedoms don't necessarily filter down to officials on the ground -- but it's certainly a start.

From the shabby but atmospheric old colonial capital of Rangoon (now Yangon), to the bizarre new North Korean-style capital Naypyitaw, the breathtaking ancient temple town of Bagan and the throbbing commercial hub of Mandalay -- Daniel and her crew roam far and wide.

On the way they meet ordinary folk, and score a remarkably frank interview with a Presidential advisor. He fesses up to the sins of the past, and insists that Burma is now heading in a new direction. It's hard to judge the truth of that, but at the very least, we can now go there and see for ourselves.

More sanctions could be lifted in Myanmar - EU

Feb. 13 - The EU's development commissioner suggests sanctions on Myanmar could be eased after meeting the country's president. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

What now for the '88 Generation of Myanmar?

In 1988 demands for an end to the military dictatorship in Burma spilled out from the university campuses onto the streets, lead by a group known as the '88 Generation Students Group.

The movement was brutally suppressed, and those who were caught were sentenced to decades in prison.

But in January the new semi-civilian government released Min Ko Naing, Htay Kywe and Ko Ko Gyi - three of the most charismatic leaders of the '88 Generation.

Rachel Harvey reports from Rangoon. (1 March 2012).

Norway Foreign Minister's remark on recent Myanmar visit

Translated extract: Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre was clearly touched by his visit to the fragile country, and realizes that it is a formidable task to bring Myanmar into the world community. Yes, there has to be much political groundwork here. But if there is anything that makes me, if not optimistic, at least hopeful, it's the recognition of the reality I have heard during all my discussions.

Myanmar has just begun. In Yangon this is easy to see. Tourists are more visible than before, it is easier to get press visas. One of the major challenges when they open up is that there will be a rush of tourists, and this is mostly good. But there will also be an influx of investors, organizations and the entire spectrum. If not handled properly, it could almost make matters worse. Reported by Frode Bjerkestrand (BT) / Photo: Fred Ivar Klemetsen. 27, January, 2012.

Myanmar's Hidden Capital Comes Into View - WSJ.com

WSJ's Patrick Barta reported about Burma's hidden capital, Nay Pyi Taw.

This Huge Capital City Has a Population of Almost 1M… Yet People Are Rarely Seen Outside

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Vast, empty highways roll into Naypyidaw, the capital of Myanmar – the country formerly known as Burma. It is a place where 20-lane civic boulevards are rumored to double-up as military runways in times of strife. Officially, the south-east Asian city is home to 924,608 people, but rare photos by intrepid journalists reveal a capital that is practically deserted.

Six times larger than New York City, Naypyidaw is broken up into massive urban zones, many unnervingly still and empty of traffic. Its history is shrouded in secrecy, and nobody seems to know exactly how many people live there.
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Surrounded by remote rice paddies, the city occupies a strategic position – essentially in the middle of nowhere. By contrast, the former capital of Yangon – also known as Rangoon – which lies 200 miles to the south, is a thriving city of five million and the most populous place in Myanmar.

According to the official line, the capital was moved to relieve congestion and population pressures. However, in reality there seem to have been complicated and shadowy reasons for the construction of Naypyida, which was commissioned by the infamous military junta that ruled the country from 1962 to 2011.


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A rare look inside Nay Pyi Taw

Burma's capital city, Naypyidaw, was for years an isolated refuge for an authoritarian military government.

Built in 2005, until recently, few foreigners were invited to visit.

But a new semi-civilian government took power last year, and has embarked on a series of reforms.

Diplomats and political leaders from around the world have been beating a path to the nation's new capital, to offer support for the changes underway.

The BBC's Rachel Harvey has been granted rare access to film inside the capital. 14 Feb 2012.

Belmond Governor's Residence Yangon, Dagon Township, Myanmar, HD Review

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Set amidst landscaped grounds, The Governor's Residence is a colonial-style hotel in Yangon. It features an outdoor swimming pool, 3 dining options and rooms with free Wi-Fi.
Teak furnishings and hardwood floors feature throughout rooms at The Governor’s. Each well-furnished room is equipped with a TV and a private bathroom with a large sunken bathtub.
Guests can spend some quiet time in the library, or take a relaxing walk along the lotus ponds. The hotel provides ticketing and currency exchange services, while travel arrangements can be made at the tour desk.
Mandalay Restaurant serves local, Asian and European dishes. Other dining choices include refreshing beverages at Mindon Lounge and Kipling Bar.
Governor’s Residence provides free parking, and is a 10 minute drive from Yangon’s city center. Yangon Airport is a 30 minute drive from the hotel.

Golden Rock, Myanmar in 4K (Ultra HD)

The Golden Rock is one of the most important Buddhist sites in Myanmar. The huge bolder, covered with golden leaf, is balancing on the edge of a rock since antiquity. Small pagoda (Kyaiktiyo Pagoda - 7 meters/24 ft) is built on top of the boulder. The site is at elevation of 1,100 metres / 3,600 ft.
In the video: views of the rock and the Buddhist pilgrims at sunrise, sunset and after dark.

Recorded February 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Edited with Adobe Premiere Pro CC.

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Living Bricks: How Heritage Buildings Enhance Social Fabric | May Thway Ko | TEDxInyaLake

What do Ghandi, George Orwell and Pablo Neruda all have in common? They either lived in or visited Yangon at some point in their lives. This talk by May Thway Ko of Yangon Heritage Trust takes us on a tour through the sights and stories of Myanmar’s largest city, Yangon or Rangoon as it was known. Join May Thway as she shows us the rich history and heritage of the city’s old buildings and its diverse inhabitants and reminds us that preserving this great city’s past is just as important as building its present and future.


May Thway Ko is the external relations officer of the Yangon Heritage Trust and a special assistant to the Director and Chairman of the Trust. In her role, she is involved in activities of the Trust, including conducting social surveys of the livelihoods of downtown Yangon, liaising with the government, and collaborating on heritage-related events and activities. She is occasionally involved in arranging heritage tours in Yangon and hosting senior international and national figures who visit Yangon including ambassadors and prime ministers. She holds a background in a variety of complementary academic disciplines, including international relations, European studies, conflict analysis, anthropology, international development and project management. She attained a BA in European Studies and an MA in Global Political Studies from Malmö University, Sweden, where as part of her studies she also attended CopenhagenBusiness School (Denmark) and Utrecht University (Netherlands).

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Myanmar (English pronunciation below; Burmese: [mjəmà]), officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and also known as Burma, is a country in Southeast Asia. Myanmar is bordered by India and Bangladesh to its west, Thailand and Laos to its east and China to its north and northeast. To its south, about one third of Myanmar's total perimeter of 5,876 km (3,651 mi) forms an uninterrupted coastline of 1,930 km (1,200 mi) along the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. The country's 2014 census counted the population to be 51 million people. As of 2017, the population is about 54 million. Myanmar is 676,578 square kilometres (261,228 square miles) in size. Its capital city is Naypyidaw, and its largest city and former capital is Yangon (Rangoon). Myanmar has been a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) since 1997.
Early civilisations in Myanmar included the Tibeto-Burman-speaking Pyu city-states in Upper Burma and the Mon kingdoms in Lower Burma. In the 9th century, the Bamar people entered the upper Irrawaddy valley and, following the establishment of the Pagan Kingdom in the 1050s, the Burmese language, culture and Theravada Buddhism slowly became dominant in the country. The Pagan Kingdom fell due to the Mongol invasions and several warring states emerged. In the 16th century, reunified by the Taungoo dynasty, the country was for a brief period the largest empire in the history of Mainland Southeast Asia. The early 19th century Konbaung dynasty ruled over an area that included modern Myanmar and briefly controlled Manipur and Assam as well. The British took over the administration of Myanmar after three Anglo-Burmese Wars in the 19th century and the country became a British colony. Myanmar was granted independence in 1948, as a democratic nation. Following a coup d'état in 1962, it became a military dictatorship under the Burma Socialist Programme Party.
For most of its independent years, the country has been engrossed in rampant ethnic strife and its myriad ethnic groups have been involved in one of the world's longest-running ongoing civil wars. During this time, the United Nations and several other organisations have reported consistent and systematic human rights violations in the country. In 2011, the military junta was officially dissolved following a 2010 general election, and a nominally civilian government was installed. This, along with the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and political prisoners, has improved the country's human rights record and foreign relations, and has led to the easing of trade and other economic sanctions. There is, however, continuing criticism of the government's treatment of ethnic minorities, its response to the ethnic insurgency, and religious clashes. In the landmark 2015 election, Aung San Suu Kyi's party won a majority in both houses. However, the Burmese military remains a powerful force in politics.
Myanmar is a country rich in jade and gems, oil, natural gas and other mineral resources. In 2013, its GDP (nominal) stood at US$56.7 billion and its GDP (PPP) at US$221.5 billion. The income gap in Myanmar is among the widest in the world, as a large proportion of the economy is controlled by supporters of the former military government. As of 2016, Myanmar ranks 145 out of 188 countries in human development, according to the Human Development Index.

A Little Myanmar

A snapshot of our time in Myanmar including the temples of Bagan, boat rides on Inle Lake, a trek to a mountain top monastery (not happy with the spider-infested sleeping arrangement), and Paddy's first and last attempt at betel nut.

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