Myanmar's Magical Shopping Scene

As Myanmar’s tourism industry continues to grow, its shopping options flourish alongside. The country’s three main destinations — Bagan, Mandalay and Yangon — are the best places to go for quality goods. Like many other Southeast Asian countries, precious gemstones and silver jewellery are available in many shops throughout the main cities. Keep your eyes open for fakes.

Beautiful Bagan
Burmese exquisite craftsmanship is on display in its wide selection of lacquer ware. Most abundant in Bagan, this work can also be found in both Mandalay and Yangon to a lesser extent.

Majestic Mandalay
Head to the ancient city of Mandalay to see the best in silver and bronze, in addition to traditional silk weaving. Carvings of wood, stone and ivory are also popular here with the detail, shape and imagery of these carvings unique to Burmese culture.

Bustling Yangon
In Myanmar’s capital you’ll find many art galleries downtown. These feature paintings, sculptures and photographs by local artists. Invest in some of their work to bring a slice of Myanmar life back home. Purchasing antiques however is risky as the provenance cannot be guaranteed.