 Traveller's Tips
Visa Requirements:
A tourist visa for Myanmar can be obtained from any Myanmar
Embassy or Consulate worldwide. Visas are valid for 28 days and can
be issued the same day when they are applied for. Pre arranged visa
(visa on arrival) can be done through travel agents or major hotels.
Myanmar embassies and consulates:
• Australia, Canberra
• Bangladesh, Dhaka
• Brazil, Brasillia
• Brunei Darussalam, Bandar Seri Begawan
• Cambodia, Phnom Penh
• Canada, Ottawa
• China, Beijing and Kunming
• Egypt, Cairo
• France, Paris
• Germany, Berlin
• Hong Kong
• India, New Delhi
• Indonesia, Jakarta
• Israel, Tel Aviv
• Italy, Rome
• Japan, Tokyo
• Korea, Seoul
• Lao PDR, Vientiane
• Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
• Nepal, Kathmandu
• Pakistan, Islamabad
• Philippines, Manila
• Russian Federation, Moscow
• Singapore
• South Africa, Pretoria
• Sri Lanka, Colombo
• Switzerland, Geneva
• Thailand, Bangkok
• The Netherlands, Breda
• United Kingdom, London
• United States of America, Washington DC and New York
• Vietnam, Hanoi
• Yugoslavia, Belgrade
What to wear:
Casual and light clothing is recommended for Myanmar all year
round. A light sweater or jacket will be useful during the cool
season . When traveling in northern areas from November to February
nights can sometimes be very cold. A pair of socks and a heavy
sweater or jacket may be needed. Shoes and other footwear must be
removed when entering religious buildings and homes. Mini skirts,
shorts and revealing clothes are prohibited when visiting temples
and pagodas.
Getting into Myanmar:
Available flights include Myanmar Airways International, Thai
Airways International, Silk Air, Air China, Birman Airlines, Indian
Airlines, Eva Air, Mandarin Airlines and Malaysia Airlines. Air
Mandalay links Yangon and Mandalay with Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Post & Telecommunications:
Central Post Office for your letters and post cards. IDD
telephone and fax facilities are available at most hotels in
Myanmar. E-mail facilities are now available at many hotels and
local businesses in Yangon and Mandaly.
Safety & Security:
According to recently released United Nations statistics, Myanmar
enjoys one of the world's lowest crime rates, ranking well above
Europe and other mainstream Asian destinations in terms of personal
safety.
Health Care:
No immunizations are formally required, although malaria
prophylaxis are often recommended by personal physicians.
Occasionally, typhoid, hepatitis, tetanus and Japanese encephalitis
vaccinations are also recommended.
Drink only bottled or boiled water. All hotels supply bottled
water, as well as a god selection of Asian and Western foods. Use
sunscreen liberally when exposed to the intense, tropical sun.
Climate & Weather:
Myanmar is a year round destination. In general, it has three
main seasons. The hot season runs from March to mid May, the rainy
season from mid May to early October and the cool season from mid
October and the cool season from mid October through until the end
of February. Each season has its own attraction and during the rainy
season, it mainly rains in the coastal and the delta region, even
then, there are many days of clear blue skies, and the landscapes
are green and lush. During this period, central and upper Myanmar
including Bagan, Mandalay and Inle Lake are relatively free from
rain.
Currency:
Myanmar currency is known as "Kyat"(pronounced Chat). The present
usable denominations are Ks. 1,000; 500; 200; 100; 50; 20; 10; 5.
Licensed mondy changers can help you exchange US$/ FECs into local
kyats. Travellers; cheques are not normally accepted and are
difficult to transact. Travellers are advised to bring US Dollars in
cash (small denomination notes). British Pounds, French Francs,
German Deutsch Marks and other currencies are difficult to change.
Population
The population is over 50 million. More than 60% of Myanmar's
population is Bamar (Myanmar) and the other major ethnic groups
include Kachin, Kayah, Karen , Chin, Mon, Rakhine and Shane.
Language and Religion:
There are over one hundred ethnic groups in Myanmar, all with
their own languages and dialects. The majority speak
Myanmar(Burmese), although English is widely spoken. Helpful tour
guides who can speak major foreign languages can be lbooked through
your tour operator.
85% of Myanmars are Theravada Buddhist. The rest embrace
Christianity, Islam, Hinduism or Animism.
Local Time in Myanmar:
Local time is GMT + 6.5 hours.
Electricity:
220-240 V, 50 Hz.
Travelling Within Myanmar:
Scheduled domestic flights are available through Air Mandalay and
Yangon Airways, Air Bagan, reroute to Mandalay, Bagan, Thandwe, Heho,
Sittway, Tachilek, Myiek and Kawthoung. Other modes of transport are
train and bus (city-wise and inter-state), taxi and trishaw.
Airport Departure Tax:
As is the case at most international airports, there is an
international departure tax. In Yangon, US$/FEC 10 per person is
payable for departures on international flights. There are currently
no airport taxes for domestic flights.
Food:
Traditional Myanmar food such as Mohinga, On-no-Khaukswe,
assorted baked and fried delicacies and a variety of Myanmar curries
are available at reputable Myanmar restaurants. Chinese cuisine or
tasty Indian dishes are available at popular food outlets in major
towns and cities.
Shopping:
Many different arts, crafts and antiques are available throughout
Myanmar. Hand crafted lacquer ware, mostly produced in Bagan, comes
in all shapes and sizes. Embroidered cottons and wood carvings also
make good souvenirs. Myanmar is of course renowned for its precious
stones, particularly rubies. You should only but from government
licensed shops which must issue an official receipt.
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