Myanmar Photography Tour

Myanmar is definitely not an expensive travel destination. The average cost per day for one person is from $28 to 40 dollars. But compared to its neighbors in Southeast Asia, the price in Myanmar is a little bit higher.

Breakfast is included at all hotels. For lunch and dinner, a simple meal at the local restaurant costs $2 to 4 dollars. The western food at an upscale restaurant costs $5 to 10 dollars. The cost of bottled water takes 15 to 35 cents.

The price of the hotel depends on where you stay for the evening. A mid-range hotel with a private bathroom, comfortable beds and air conditioner costs about $40 dollars per night.

The cost of private drivers takes a lot. But in many places of Myanmar like Bagan, Mandalay, etc., you can rent a bike to explore on your own, which shouldn't break the bank. Bus tickets are cheap and train tickets are even cheaper.

Myanmar is a hot spot destination for photography enthusiasts.

There is too much to discover, with varied landscapes, architecture, street life, rich culture and friendly people, so we highly recommend you to spend a longer time.v

In a 9 days classic Myanmar photography tour, you start from Yangon for its collision between colonial culture and Buddhist atmosphere. Then go to Inle Lake for the picturesque natural beauty. After that, head to Bagan and Mandalay for the glorious history.

The 10 to 12 days of photography tours in Myanmar allow you to explore one or two tribe’s village for the authentic local lifestyle.

The 14 days Myanmar photo tours take you to explore the Golden Land in great depth. Also, you have the opportunity to discover an offbeat destination - Mrauk U, a real hidden gem of Burma.

Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay, Inle Lake and the hidden Mrauk U are some of the best spots for a photography tour in Myanmar.

The Yangon Shwedagon Pagoda is marvelous at sunset. And the night scene deserves a shot as well. The circular train ride that takes you to witness Yangon’s surrounding rural outskirts for the old world charm.

The thousands of ancient ruins scattered on Bagan plain are impossible to ignore. Except for that, you can go further to the nearby villages to shoot the local tribal groups.

Mandalay houses so many cultural and natural wonders that you must head for. U Bein Bridge, the longest teakwood bridge in the world, looks gorgeous as the sun goes down.

Inle Lake is home to Intha, the famous “dancing” fishermen that paddle on the lake with only one leg, and the long-neck women.

Or after a river journey, you can set foot in Mrauk U, an ancient city abandoned to the jungle for more than two centuries. There are over 700 temples and fortresses to explore with few tourists.

Photography, especially for outdoor or landscape photography, is all about light. Due to the influence of monsoon, from June to September, Myanmar weather is cloudy and rainy, with hot temperature, which is not good for photography.

For clear sky and sufficient light, the best time to take a Myanmar photography tour goes to the cooler season from November to February. Temperatures are comfortable. No rainfall interrupts your travel plan.

During the months of March to May, temperatures are on the rise while rainfall is still low. This is a good alternative to travel to Myanmar for a photo tour.

Bagan is a must-to-go spot for a Myanmar photography tour. And there are some basic Bagan photography tips.

In the early morning, rise up early to take a hot air balloon ride to shoot Bagan plain with an overlooking view.

When the sun is setting, focus your camera on the horse carts in a line, with several temples in the distance as your background.

Put your subject at the inner doorway of a temple with an arch to capture their silhouette against the beautiful architecture.

Or ask help for the Buddhist monks dressed in red robes. Usually they are willing to be photographed as long as you don’t take too much time.

Actually, as long as you set foot on Bagan plain, you will get a lot of inspiration. Just get moving!