Robert HardingA gradual liberalisation of this fascinating country – filled with temples and tea houses and populated by diverse and traditional cultures – has put it back on the tourist map. Top travel photographer Matthew Williams-Ellis captured the essence of this stunning land.
Buddha at Kuthodaw Pagoda, at the foot of Mandalay Hill, Mandalay Region, Myanmar (Burma)
Buddhist Monk on U Bein Teak Bridge, a 1.2km wooden bridge, Mandalay, Mandalay Region, Myanmar (Burma)
Tattooed woman of a Chin Tribe Village, Chin State, Myanmar (Burma)
Mrauk U, Dung Bwe Festival for the passing of an important Buddhist Monk, Rakhine State, Myanmar (Burma)
Statues of disciples of Arahant (perfected people who have attained nirvana), Mawlamyine, Mon State, Myanmar (Burma)
Traditional Burmese noodle soup, Mawlamyine, Mon State, Myanmar (Burma)
Palaung woman weaving, part of the Palau Hill Tribe near Hsipaw Township, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma)