A Pictorial Journey To Myanmar

Park Lane Editions has released Myanmar - Burma HD 1.0 for iPad, a pictorial journey application that explores in text and pictures the breathtaking historical sites in Myanmar - also named Burma, in Southeast Asia. The app includes hundreds of HD photos in ten chapters, Wikipedia links for more information, a thumbnail gallery, maps of Burma, a favorites Library, and tips on travel and hotel.

Myanmar - Burma HD, a new application for Apple IPad suggests that you discover some of the most beautiful historical sites in Myanmar. This App is just perfect to prepare a trip in Burma, for art lovers, or for anyone who wants to discover places of amazing beauty through hundreds of HD pictures.


In this journey to Myanmar - also called Burma - you will discover Rangoon, the Shwedagon Pagoda - one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Southeast Asia - and Bagan, the ancient city of 2000 temples! Myanmar is unfortunately ruled by a military regime, but we must not allow that to let us forget the kindness of Burmeses and the incredible beauty of Burma's landscapes and temples. This App is a tribute to Burmese people, their fight for democracy, and to the amazing beauty of the country.

Myanmar - Burma HD include ten chapters:
* Shwedagon Pagoda
* Governor's Residence
* Yangon - Rangoon
* Bagan Temples
* New bagan Village
* Irrawaddy River
* Bagan People
* Bagan Hotel
* Thanatar Gate Hotel
* Old Maps

The app functions in both portrait and landscape orientations, and has two modes of operation. In standard mode a translucent menu bar remains onscreen, which contains the Favorites, Menu, Map, Diaporama, and Gallery buttons, as well as the title of each chapter and a Wikipedia link. Photos remain onscreen indefinitely and the swipe gesture moves the viewer forward or backward. Users may zoom in by means of the standard two-finger spread gesture. In Diaporama (diorama + panorama) mode the menu bar disappears, and each chapter is displayed as a slide show, with photos onscreen 5 seconds each.

App Features:
* Hundreds of HD pictures and text in English or French
* Wikipedia links for each picture for more infos on each chapter
* Menu for instant access to each chapter
* Image gallery to select pictures of a chapter
* Maps of Burma, Yangon (Rangoon) and Bagan
* Selection of favorite pictures
* A special "How to go?" section with travel infos and a selection of best hotels
* Slide show mode


Feature Highlights:
* Hundreds of original, color photographs in HD
* A stunning coffee table book for iPad of the stunning beauty of Burma historical sites and magnificent temples
* Easy navigation using swipe, slideshow, or thumbnail functions
* In-app connectivity with Wikipedia for additional information on each photo
* A special "How to Go" section with travel and hotel tips

Language Support:
* US English and French

Pricing and Availability:
Asia Treasures - Shwedagon Pagoda 1.0 is $1.99 USD or 1.59 Euro and available worldwide through the App Store in the Travel category. Review copies and iTunes promo code for a free download of the App are available upon request.