{"id":50715,"date":"2025-07-11T15:22:07","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T19:22:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/this-is-the-most-underrated-country-in-southeast-asia\/11\/07\/2025\/"},"modified":"2025-07-11T15:22:07","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T19:22:07","slug":"this-is-the-most-underrated-country-in-southeast-asia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/this-is-the-most-underrated-country-in-southeast-asia\/11\/07\/2025\/","title":{"rendered":"This is the most underrated country in Southeast Asia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In a world of tourist traps and social media, finding an undiscovered destination can feel impossible. But have you ever heard of Myanmar? While nearby countries like Thailand or Vietnam draw crowds, Myanmar offers some of the most rewarding travel in Southeast Asia, without the lines or Instagram fatigue.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This is the most underrated country in Southeast Asia. Traveling here, especially outside big cities, is the opportunity to experience an authentic version of local life and have genuine interactions with curious locals who rarely see tourists. Between thousands of ancient temples and stunning natural beauty, you need to visit Myanmar before it gets too popular.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Here are 9 of the coolest things you can do in Myanmar:<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">1. Drift along the Irrawaddy on a river cruise<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In our opinion, a river cruise is the best way to explore Myanmar in style. We\u2019ve been on 2 separate river cruises on the luxury Irrawaddy Explorer and could not recommend it more. The cruises usually last about a week, starting and ending in one of the big cities like Mandalay or Yangon. During the day, you can explore villages, temples, and local markets. At night, you\u2019ll return to the ship to sip cocktails in the lounge, enjoy 5-star meals in the dining room, or enjoy views from your balcony that few other travelers ever see.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">2. Explore one of Bagan\u2019s 3,000 temples<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Bagan is an archaeological zone of more than 2,000 ancient pagodas. It was built in 11th centuries during the rise of Bagan empire.Today Bagan is a part of Mandalay division, Myanmar.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Wf2fSVcIIY9QGk7jwI8vtA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-07\/3f6ffad0-5e85-11f0-9fd4-6838fee15bf2\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">If Angkor Wat is on your bucket list, then you\u2019ll love Bagan, an ancient city and UNESCO World Heritage Site near Mandalay. In its peak between the 9th and 13th centuries, Bagan was the capital of the Pagan Empire with 10,000 buildings. Today, it holds the ruins of nearly 3,000 temples and pagodas. Bagan has more temples than you could see in one trip, but our favorites are Dhamma Yan Gi and Ananda Pagoda.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">You\u2019ll need to dress modestly to enter Bagan. We recommend purchasing a longyi, a traditional skirt-like garment worn by both men and women.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">3. Snack, bargain, and people watch at local markets<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Yangon, Myanmar - Feb 1, 2017. Street foods in Yangon, Myanmar. Yangon is Myanmar largest city and its most important commercial centre.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"760\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/weuPCOVpJod9ugAe100WLQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTc2MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-07\/4dba9460-5e85-11f0-bffe-ade53aa5c42c\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">One of the best ways to immerse yourself in local culture is by visiting a market. These markets are chaotic and filled with lots of people, sounds, and smells, but they\u2019re incredible. You can shop for handwoven textiles or baskets from talented artisans or fresh picked mangoes and pineapple. If you want to try some street food, we\u2019d recommend getting <em>mohinga<\/em>, a breakfast noodle soup, or<em> lahpet thoke<\/em>, a crunchy salad made of fermented tea leaves.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">4. Take a peaceful (or chaotic) bike ride through the countryside<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"A young boy rides a bicycle along a narrow dirt path bordered by lush greenery and colorful flowers. The scene captures the simplicity and charm of life in a rural setting, with natural beauty and tranquility surrounding him.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/tTpfV6IwvzlHmIwgMwBOFg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-07\/6744f880-5e85-11f0-9f55-4a28ee63e328\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">When we\u2019re not on the boat, we love exploring the Myanmar countryside on a bike or scooter. It allows you to explore even further off the beaten path and see all kinds of fascinating things. You\u2019ll ride over bumpy dirt roads to spot temples, children at school, cows on the farm, and artisans weaving silk. The locals were so welcoming, always shouting \u201cmingalaba\u201d (hello) as we passed by! And maybe sometimes laughing at us as we tried to master the skill of driving a scooter.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">5. Witness the morning monk or nun processions<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Slippers neatly arranged outside the lunch hall of Thakyadithar nunnery.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1440\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/EpZXqEBwxxptwVgPnKqNrw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE0NDA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-07\/8057bba0-5e85-11f0-b7bf-d865203f9378\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Sagaing is Myanmar\u2019s religious center, home to thousands of white, gold, and silver monasteries and pagodas. One of our favorite places we visited was the Thakya Dita Nunnery. Each morning at 11:00, the pink-robed nuns walk across the grounds chanting prayers in an unbelievably long procession. Buddhism is a misunderstood religion to many Westerners, but we found that our visit here, watching the devotion of the nuns, taught us so much.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">6. Witness the making of monks in Myanmar<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Bagan, Myanmar - 25 Dec, 2019: Decorated zebus and carriages during the Shinbyu, a novitiation ceremony, in the tradition of Theravada Buddhism\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/pUfrqylALjLXoTSFpo9o0w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-07\/dc2af730-5e85-11f0-a63c-9195563b1298\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">When biking through a random village in Myanmar, we stumbled across a Shinbyu Ceremony and fell in love. Shinbyu Ceremonies are held all over the country to mark the initiation of young boys into the Buddhist Order. Practically everyone in the village gathers for a day of parades and religious ceremonies where the boys shave their heads, receive their robes, and recite scripture. Half the time, we had no idea what was going on, but it was so cool to witness such an incredible cultural ritual. You can find these ceremonies all over Myanmar, but they\u2019re probably easiest to find in cities like Mandalay or Bagan.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">7. Watch sunset at the world\u2019s longest teakwood bridge<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"U Bien Bridge near Mandalay, Myanmar\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/ElfNZEVyEz0gdwQllS7QIQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-07\/eb21fd60-5e85-11f0-9dec-16df8386a817\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">After a lot of biking and walking between seemingly endless temples, it&#8217;s nice to relax for a bit, and U Bein Bridge is the place to do it. At the end of a long day, the world\u2019s longest teakwood bridge is a gorgeous place to watch the sunset. Picture yourself sitting in a rowboat, sipping glasses of champagne, watching the pastel orange sky reflect over the calm waters. What more could you want?<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">8. Stand inside the world\u2019s 2nd largest bell<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Mingun Bell located in Mingun, Sagaing Region, near Mandalay and Irrawaddy River. It was the heaviest functioning bell in the world at several times in history. Mandalay, Myanmar,11 August 2018\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/PRCe9lt0HAQMFYDbp3gYSQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-07\/a7970900-5e85-11f0-bf9f-ab1a455a26a0\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Between the world\u2019s longest teakwood bridge and the 2nd largest bell, Myanmar is home to a lot of record holding attractions. Inside the Mingun Pagoda lies the 20-foot tall Mingun Bell. It\u2019s so large that you can easily stand inside of it as it rings and feel the vibrations in your ear. The pagoda itself is unique, resembling a gigantic pile of bricks with a bright white doorway.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">9. See the country\u2019s most sacred (and golden) Buddha<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"People stick gold leafs on the golden Mahamuni Buddha statue, Mahamuni Paya pagoda, Mandalay, Myanmar, Asia\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1434\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/s7g09IVastf.3Y.bT0YERg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE0MzQ7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-07\/c4d610b0-5e85-11f0-beff-8167c0e67d22\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Six inches; that\u2019s how thick the layer of gold is covering the Mahamuni Buddha. Myanmar\u2019s most sacred Buddha is almost blinding when you first see it, covered in more gold and jewels than you could even imagine. It is one of five existing statues that were created during Buddha\u2019s lifetime, believed to be his exact likeness. Male devotees apply more gold to the statue frequently, giving it an interesting lumpy appearance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">So, have we convinced you to visit Myanmar yet? Check out the video below to see some more of our favorite stops in Southeast Asia\u2019s most underrated country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/creators.yahoo.com\/lifestyle\/story\/this-is-the-most-underrated-country-in-southeast-asia-183740581.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a world of tourist traps and social media, finding an undiscovered destination can feel impossible. 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