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Wherever you go in
Myanmar, whether it be cruising down the mighty Ayeyarwaddy River in
style, drifting over the ancient city of Bagan by hot air balloon, or
searching for that elusive tiger on the back of an elephant, there is
always a feeling of adventure. With two modern internal airlines
upgrading and expanding their networks, new and exciting destinations
off the beaten track are gradually being opened.
Myanmar retains approximately 50% of its natural forest cover, and
with strictly enforced protection, is on the way to becoming a haven
for eco-tourism and true adventure travel. In the far south in the
Mergui Archipelago, great care is being taken to preserve one of the
last untouched tropical underwater paradises, which is already
attracting attention as a world class diving destination. Meanwhile,
right at the other end of this amazing land of contrast, cool
temperate forests dramatically give way to pristine snow capped
mountains, and a land of dwindling hill tribes and rare and exotic
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