Myanmar Travel News

MYANMAR IS LISTED AMONG TRAVEL TREND DESTINATION FOR 2024
Since the release of democracy campaigner Aung San Suu Kyi in 2010, after almost 20 years in detention, this south-east Asian country appears to be opening up more. The world has not only been inspired by National League for Democracy Party leader Suu Kyi's courageous story but also curiosity about a country that has languished under years of military rule. >>

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MYANMAR OPENNING UP TO TOURISTS
Myanmar looks poised to become the newest hot spot for travellers to Southeast Asia, after decades of isolation. >>

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MYANMAR IS TO LAUNCH A SYSTEM FOR VISA APPLICATON ON WEB Myanmar is going to introduce e-visa system as a pilot project in February to facilitate foreign travellers' visits and promote tourism in the country. >>

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SOUTHEAST ASIAN AIRLINES TO PROFIT AS MYANMAR OPENS Southeast Asian carriers are set to profit from the expected surge in the number of leisure and business travellers to Myanmar as it re-emerges from political isolation, but poor infrastructure is likely to slow development. >>

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US EASES BURMAR SANCTIONS, ALLOWS IMF IN
The United States on Monday lifted one of its many sanctions against Burma in recognition of recent positive moves toward political reform in the country after decades of direct military rule.>> Update Myanmar Travel News http://www.myanmartours.asia/myanmar-travel-news 

Myanmar Caravan Tours
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Myanmar Bird Watching Tour

14 days with much of birding time and discover the beauty of our country is the highlight of this trip. Myanmar Tours offers this trip with flexibility to extend your bird watching time as well your relaxation. Do not hesitate to contact us for further information !

Myanmar Highlights combines the most beautiful attractions of Myanmar with a perfect touch to country`s highlight covering the landscapes, culture and local hospitality

TRIP IN BRIEF:

Tour type: private tour - can be customized

Trip Duration: 7 days 6 nights

Start: Yangon Finish: Yangon Departure : upon request

Flights: 04 domestic flights Activities: sighseeing/ boat cruising

BRIEF ITINERARY:

Day 01: Yangon Arrival

Day 02: Yangon city tour - Inle Lake ( flight)

Day 03: Inle Lake sightseeing - Mandalay ( flight)

Day 04: Mandalay city tour

Day 05: Mandalay ancient capitals tour - Bagan ( flight)

Day 06: Bagan Heritage Tour

Day 07: Bagan city tour - Yangon

Day 08: Yangon city departure

TRIP IN BRIEF:Tour type: private tour - can be customizedTrip Duration: 12 days 11 nights
Start: Yangon Finish: Yangon Departure : upon request
Flights: 04 domestic flights Activities: sightseeing

BRIEF ITINERARY:Day 01. Yangon arrival
Day 02. Hlawga Wildlife Park – Moeyungyi Wetland Wildlife Sanctuary
Day 03. Moeyungyi Wetland Wildlife Sanctuary – Yangon
Day 04. Yangon – Bagan birding
Day 05. Birding around Bagan
Day 06. Bagan – Mt. Popa Birding
Day 07. Bagan – Mandalay by flight
Day 07: Mandalay – Pyin Oo Lwin (B)
Day 08. Mandalay – Mingun – Mandalay
Day 09. Mandalay – Heho by flight. By car to Kalaw
Day 10. Kalaw birding
Day 11. Kalaw – Inle Lake discovery
Day 12. Inle Lake birdingDay 13. Inle Lake – Heho – Yangon
Day 14. Departure Yangon

More details: http://myanmartours.asia/myanmar-bird-watching-tour

Myanmar Holiday Tips

Transportation:
- In Yangon: you should expect to take taxi for your movement as the city buses are not good and no motorbike is allowed.
- In Mandalay: you can try some type of motorbike taxi or taxi.
- In Bagan: horse cart is a popular mean of transportation. You should adopt to a slow-pace life here or book the car in advance.
- In Inle Lake: taking a boat ride or sampans seems very easy and popular. There are only taxis from Heho airport to Nyang Shwe Town.
- In Ngapali: no car or taxi is available. The only way to move from one place to another is to take the car of your local hotel/ resort.

* Bus and train should be used for long transfer such as Yangon – Inle Lake, Yangon – Mandalay, Yangon – Bagan. The timetable of these buses is tight and strict. Please take note when you book the tickets.

Exchanging Moneys
- Visitors are advised to ignore touts who may approach them to exchange foreign currency, or to sell gems of dubious quality. Such offers, although apparently attractive, are breaking strict laws.
- The best way to exchange money in Myanmar is follow your tour guide introduction or do it at your hotel reception. The rate may not be the best at the hotel but it is quite reasonable.

Clothing
- Visitors are required to dress decently within the precincts of religious buildings. Ladies should not wear shorts or bra-less T-shirts in such places. Shoes and socks/stockings must always be removed at pagodas and monasteries. Shoulders and knees should be covered. Disregard of these rules causes serious cultural and religious offence to the devout Myanmar people
- Be prepared to take off your shoes while entering religious sites such as temples or pagodas.

Photo Shooting
- It is essential that you have plenty of film and camera batteries with you as it may sometimes be difficult to obtain them in Myanmar. You should not photograph any defence related services or airports. You are allowed to bring video cameras into Myanmar, but please be clear about guidelines for their use when in the country
.- Photographs of local Burmese people are not problematic, but it is best to have your local guide ask the person’s permission before photographing them. The Burmese are among the friendliest of Asian people and photography usually does not present any problems.

Source: http://myanmartours.asia/myanmar-holiday-tips