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Nay Pyi Taw Vacations
Naypyitaw is Burma's new capital. It may be the capital by name, but in reality it's bland and undynamic. It's a ghost town.
Visit Nay Pyi Taw
- Off the beaten track
Nay Pyi Taw: How to get there?
1hr flight from Yangon
Nay Pyi Taw: See when to go ?
From November to February/March
Nay Pyi Taw: For how long?
One day
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What our travelers think of their stay
Naypyitaw is Burma's new capital. It may be the capital by name, but in reality it's bland and undynamic. It's a ghost town.
My suggestion
There's nothing to see in Naypyitaw. What's more its neighbourhoods are really spread out and there's no town centre to speak of. Taxis are few and ridiculously expensive. The best way to get around is by motor-taxi.
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