Hidden gems in Myanmar

The little-known corners of Myanmar: villages, nature and places far from mass tourism, to discover at a slow pace.

Shan hill villages, terraced rice paddies and wooden monasteries in Myanmar's most authentic corner: Hsipaw is the trek that replaces Inle Lake.

Bagan, Myanmar's plain of two thousand ancient temples: hot-air balloons at dawn, lacquerware workshops and sunsets that stop time.