18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Elephants walk on the sunset

Traditionally, Elephants were trained and used for logging in Myanmar until two decades ago. Nowadays , they are no longer belongs to hard work and become the main supporter of the tourism of country. In Ngwe Saung Beach, which is 5 hours drive away from Yangon, not only you can see and feel the essence of the beach life but you can visit the elephant training camp next to the beach.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2019
Date Uploaded: 11.2020
Photo Location: Pathein city, Myanmar
Camera: Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Copyright: © NAING HTOO AUNG