# Golden Land Compass

> Golden Land Compass is an independent editorial publication about travel in Myanmar (Burma): honest trip-planning guides, destination deep-dives, and cultural etiquette advice written for travelers who want the real picture. We lead with current-conditions honesty — including safety — and keep venue details generalized and timeless rather than pretending to be a booking service.

Golden Land Compass publishes original, long-form guides about Myanmar travel guides. Every article opens with a concise direct answer, is structured with clear headings and FAQs, and reflects mainstream expert consensus. Health-related content is educational and encourages professional consultation where appropriate.

## Destinations

- [Bagan Temples Guide: 12 Must-See Temples and How to Plan](https://burma-travels.com/bagan-temples-guide/): The Bagan temples are the surviving monuments of Myanmar's ancient Pagan Kingdom — more than 2,000 Buddhist temples, stupas, and monasteries built between…
- [Inle Lake Travel Guide: Culture, Villages, and Care](https://burma-travels.com/inle-lake-travel-guide/): Inle Lake is known for stilt villages, floating gardens, Intha fishing traditions, Buddhist sites, markets and water-linked craft communities.
- [Mandalay Travel Guide: The City and Ancient Capitals](https://burma-travels.com/mandalay-travel-guide/): Mandalay’s cultural core includes Mandalay Hill, Kuthodaw Pagoda, Shwenandaw Monastery, Mahamuni Buddha Temple and the palace area, with former royal…
- [Yangon Travel Guide: What to See and How to Plan](https://burma-travels.com/yangon-travel-guide/): Yangon’s essential sights include Shwedagon Pagoda, the historic downtown grid, its diverse religious architecture, markets, tea shops and lakes.

## Trip Planning

- [Best Time to Visit Myanmar: Month-by-Month Weather Guide](https://burma-travels.com/best-time-to-visit-myanmar/): The best time to visit Myanmar is the cool, dry season from November through February, when skies are clear nationwide and temperatures are comfortable in…
- [Is Myanmar Safe to Visit? An Honest Look at the Risks](https://burma-travels.com/is-myanmar-safe-to-visit/): For most travelers, Myanmar is not safe to visit right now. Since the 2021 military coup, the country has been in armed conflict, and major governments —…

## Culture & Tips

- [Things to Know Before Visiting Myanmar: 15 Essential Tips](https://burma-travels.com/things-to-know-before-visiting-myanmar/): Before visiting Myanmar, check your government's current travel advisory — parts of the country are affected by ongoing conflict and conditions change…

## Full text for LLMs

- [llms-full.txt](https://burma-travels.com/llms-full.txt): every article as plain markdown in one file
- Each article is also available as markdown at https://burma-travels.com/<slug>.md

## Site

- [About](https://burma-travels.com/about/): editorial approach and standards
- [All articles](https://burma-travels.com/all/)
- [Contact](https://burma-travels.com/contact/)