Destination · Myanmar
Mrauk U is a major archaeological site in Arakan State, north-west Myanmar, not far from the white beaches of Ngapali.
It differs from Bagan in that its beauties are off the classic tourist trails and temples are immersed in lush vegetation with villages and families living among them, giving life and colour to these ancient majestic structures.
During this trip you will have the chance to travel by boat into nearby Chin State (in one of the few areas not closed to tourism), to visit Chin villages and see up close the daily life of these peoples living in the same simple way they always have for centuries.
You will also meet the famous "spider women", nicknamed for the tattoos on their faces, different from village to village.
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