article_snippet: Burma, which has  just started opening up to touris, and since the best way to see the sights is by taking a river cruise, I booked up for a few nights onboard. '
article_snippet: The ancient capital of Myanmar has more than 2,200 Buddhist temples and pagodas .
article_snippet: Abercrombie & Kent abercrombiekent.co.uk (01242 855 469) offers a six-night trip to Burma from £2,095pp, including return flights, overnight accommodation in Yangon, and a four-night cruise on Sanctuary Ananda (sanctuaryretreats.com) between Mandalay and Bagan.
highlights_snippet: River cruise through Burma is a good way to see the sights .
  