Bhamo is a busy village at the northern end of the Irrawaddy River in Myanmar (Burma) that serves as an embarkation/debarkation port because of its proximity to a tiny airport.
A visit here will include time at the market, the hub of the village. You might make a stop at Shwe Kyi Na pagoda or a historic Catholic church.
Locals drive scooters and tuk-tuks, often packed with people.
Why go to Bhamo?
A peaceful riverside village, Bhamo has a lively market, some ruins and a bamboo bridge
This small town doesn't offer much beyond a few interesting sites, and foreigners hoping to travel outside of town must heed local travel restrictions
Bhamo is a good spot for relaxing and slowing down
