Episode Overview
In the second installment of this two-part adventure, Simon Reeve delves further into the stunning yet troubled landscape of Burma. He travels along the expansive Irrawaddy River to the historic city of Mandalay, renowned for its vibrant jade market. In the mountainous highlands, Simon immerses himself in the rich ethnic traditions during a spectacular fire-balloon festival, and visits an elephant sanctuary, discovering how the rising tourism sector is aiding these creatures after years of labor in logging. Having witnessed the plight of the Rohingya in his earlier journey, Simon covertly ventures into another conflict zone to meet a formidable rebel army that has opposed the Burmese military for decades. He joins the rebels on a combat patrol through the jungle, gaining insight into their struggle in one of the world’s longest-running civil wars.