Andrew Rowat

Burma's holiest shrine, the Shwedagon Pagoda has existed for over 2600 years, and is located on Singuttara Hill in Yangon, Myanmar.
Shwedagon Pagoda rises in the background behind a block of apartments in Yangon, Myanmar at dusk.
A busy intersection near the Sule Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar.
The Lokanat Gallery Building, was formerly known as the Sofaer's Buildings for the architect Isaac A Sofaer. Sofaer was a Baghdadi Jew who came to Burma as a young boy. The building was originally one of the top business addresses in all of Rangoon. The b
Burma's holiest shrine, the Shwedagon Pagoda has existed for over 2600 years, and is located on Singuttara Hill in Yangon, Myanmar.
A portrait of author and historian Thant Myint-U at his grandfather's former home in Yangon, Myanmar. Thant Myint-U was born in New York City to Burmese parents and is the grandson of former UN Secretary-General U Thant. He currently lives in Bangkok.
Buildings on the streets of Yangon, Myanmar.
The Pegu Club was constructed in 1882 and was the most exclusive British Club in all of Burma. Founded in 1871 the club was initially located in a different location, before this teak building was constructed a decade later. The club was men only, strictl
The former Burma Railways Company building was constructed in 1877 and is located at the corner of Sule Pagoda Road and Bogyoke Aung San Road. It was initially state-run and then subsequently leased to the country's private railway system in 1896.
A portrait of Burmese artist Nay Myo Say at the Secretariat Building in Yangon, Myanmar. Nay Myo Say has been charged with the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the historic Secretariat Building.
The Secretariat, the former seat of the British government in Burma, was constructed during 1889-1905. The architect was Henry Hoyne-Fox and the contractor was Baboo Naitram Rambux. On July 19 1947, six months in advance of Myanmar's independence from Bri
The Secretariat, the former seat of the British government in Burma, was constructed during 1889-1905. The architect was Henry Hoyne-Fox and the contractor was Baboo Naitram Rambux. On July 19 1947, six months in advance of Myanmar's independence from Bri
The Yangon River as seen from an apartment block in Yangon, Myanmar.
A giant almond tree on 50th Street.
The site of the future Shangri-la Hotel, under construction, in Yangon, Myanmar.
The Shwesandaw Paya (Pagoda) in Bagan, Myanmar is one of the most popular pagodas from which to watch the sun set. The enterprising traveler will instead venture up the pagoda at sunrise and thus miss all of the late afternoon crowds and bus traffic. Here
The Shwesandaw Paya (Pagoda) in Bagan, Myanmar is one of the most popular pagodas from which to watch the sun set. The enterprising traveler will instead venture up the pagoda at sunrise and thus miss all of the late afternoon crowds and bus traffic. Here
Dhammayazika Paya (Pagoda) Bagan.
The Bagan Railway Station in Myanmar.
The Shwesandaw Paya (Pagoda) in Bagan, Myanmar is one of the most popular pagodas from which to watch the sun set. The enterprising traveler will instead venture up the pagoda at sunrise and thus miss all of the late afternoon crowds and bus traffic.
Ananda Pahto (Temple) in Bagan, Myanmar. The temple is a Buddhist temple built in 1105 AD during the reign of King Kyanzittha (1084–1113) and is currently being restored by through a $2 million dollar grant from the Indian Government. The restoration work
The Alotawthyit Pagoda, in Bagan, Myanmar.
Children walk home from school in Bagan, Myanmar.
Road sign for Old and New Bagan.
Bamboo Sellers Bagan.
Palm Oil Plantation Bagan
Palm Oil Plantation Bagan
A young woman with her childs begs for money from tourists in Bagan, Myanmar.
A young road worker takes a break from the dusty work in Bagan, Myanmar.
A young road worker takes a break from the dusty work in Bagan, Myanmar.
The area immediately surrounding the Shwesandaw Paya (Pagoda) in Bagan, Myanmar.
The Bagan Railway Station in Myanmar.
The Bagan Railway Station in Myanmar.
Heho Market near Inle Lake, in Shan State, Myanmar. The market is held once every five days and rotates throughout the region.
Heho Market near Inle Lake, in Shan State, Myanmar. The market is held once every five days and rotates throughout the region.
Heho Market near Inle Lake, in Shan State, Myanmar. The market is held once every five days and rotates throughout the region.
Bamboo Sellers Bagan.
Heho Market near Inle Lake, in Shan State, Myanmar. The market is held once every five days and rotates throughout the region.
Arriving at the Inle Princess Resort, located on Inle Lake, Myanmar.
The Aureum Resort and Spa on Inle Lake, Myanmar.
The reception at the Inle Princess Resort, located on Inle Lake, Myanmar.
The spa at the Aureum Resort and Spa on Inle Lake, Myanmar.
The Phaung Daw Oo Festival is held every October on Inle Lake. During the festival four gold figurines of Lord Buddha are transported clockwise around the lake over a period of several days, stopping off at various temples and monasteries along the way. T
Fishermen on Inle Lake, Myanmar.
The Phaung Daw Oo Festival is held every October on Inle Lake. During the festival four gold figurines of Lord Buddha are transported clockwise around the lake over a period of several days, stopping off at various temples and monasteries along the way. T
Pictured here is the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda. The Phaung Daw Oo Festival is held every October on Inle Lake. During the festival four gold figurines of Lord Buddha are transported clockwise around the lake over a period of several days, stopping off at vari
Aung Min Ga Lar Pagoda, located near Ywama Village, on Inle Lake, Myanmar.
The Phaung Daw Oo Festival is held every October on Inle Lake. During the festival four gold figurines of Lord Buddha are transported clockwise around the lake over a period of several days, stopping off at various temples and monasteries along the way. T
Napo, a 13 year old boy poses for a portrait at a cheroot cigar factory on Inle Lake. Many of the cigars have anise, in addition to tobacco mixed in.
The Zayat Kyi Monastery on Inle Lake.
Tanshwe, an 18-year old Padaung woman in Ywama Village. Ywama Village is a 'floating' village on the Western side of Lake Inle. Every five days it plays host to the regional market. The Padaung are a minority group whose members are both in Shan State in
Munaung, a 69-year old Padaung woman in Ywama Village. Ywama Village is a 'floating' village on the Western side of Lake Inle. Every five days it plays host to the regional market. The Padaung are a minority group whose members are both in Shan State in M
At a cheroot cigar factory on Inle Lake. Many of the cigars have anise, in addition to tobacco mixed in.
At a cheroot cigar factory on Inle Lake. Many of the cigars have anise, in addition to tobacco mixed in.
An older Shan man smokes a cigar at the Zayat Kyi Monastery on Inle Lake.