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2nd March 2023

Top things to do in Hsipaw Myanmar

This post is about all the things to do in Hsipaw, or Thibaw, is a town in the Shan State of Myanmar. It is situated in the northeastern part of the country, approximately 200 kilometers northeast of Mandalay. Hsipaw is known for its scenic beauty …

Asia, Myanmar

1st March 2023

Mandalay to Hsipaw train: the Gokteik viaduct

This post is about the Mandalay to Hsipaw train over the Gokteik viaduct in Myanmar. Trains in Myanmar are bumpy and scary. I did read the warnings, but I love train journeys. I could not visit Myanmar without taking the iconic Mandalay to Hsipaw train …

Asia, Myanmar