This trip covers some of the highlights of Burma, traveling from Yangon up to Pagan, city of 5000 pagodas; farther north to Mandalay and the ancient kingdom of Amarapura; east to Taungyii, and Inle Lake in Shan State; and back down to Yangon.

Travel not only to classic Myanmar - Bagan, Inle, Yangon, Mandalay - but to the hill tribe villages around them, villages that are not part of the typical tourist route, and that are engaging in their warmth and simplicity.

This special trip takes you to see the temples of Borobudur, Bagan and Siem Reap - three of the great archeological world heritage sites of Asia and also introduces you to a taste of the cultures of Myanmar, Cambodia and Indonesia.

Burma is a magical country where people kiss by sniffing, there are eight days in a week, and the major unit of currency has been determined by astrology! Myanmar is a country caught in a time warp, making it a fascinating place to visit.

A most unusual journey across borders and cultures! Beginning with a flight from Kunming to Lijang, you will explore the world of the Naxi, the grottos of Shebaoshan, the homes of the Shaxi, and the tie-dying village of Chouchen.