Thinking of visiting Myanmar? From travel tips and guides to Myanmar itineraries, get everything you need to know about visiting this beautiful country just below.
Currency: Myanmar Kyat
Language: Burmese
Visa: A Myanmar Visa must be applied for ahead of time through their e-visa site. A Myanmar Visa allows tourists to visit Myanmar for 28 days in total and will cost you $50 USD.
Please be sure to check your country of origin visa requirements for entry to Myanmar well ahead of your departure date.
Getting Around Myanmar: The two airports that operate within the tourist triangle of Myanmar is Yangon and Mandalay. Outside of these two airports, you’ll have to look at overland travel options – like buses, trains, and boats – to get you where you want to go in Myanmar. Word the wise, overland travel is long, so just be patient and enjoy the ride!
For booking overland transportation, check out 12GoAsia to get the latest timetables and prices.
Safety: In the tourist triangle, Myanmar is generally a safe place to visit. However, there are areas in the country that are completely off-limits to tourists. In addition, the military government of Myanmar has played a major part in the country’s mass genocides of the Rohingya people as well as countless civil unrests, unlawful imprisonment, and armed conflicts.
When traveling to Myanmar, it’s important to be aware of the country’s current political climate as travel to and through the country may not be advised.
If you have plans to travel to Myanmar, a great thing to always have with you is travel Insurance. When we spent 3 weeks in Myanmar, we had travel insurance through World Nomads. Covering things like medical bills and theft, having travel insurance has definitely come in handy for us a time or two, not to mention peace of mind.
Essential Phrases: Even if you are not fluent in Burmese, it’s always nice to know a few words of the local language.
While there is loads to see, do, and experience in Myanmar, there are some truly amazing experiences to not miss while exploring the beautiful country of Myanmar.
If you like taking tours or would like a local guide to take you around, there are amazing Myanmar tours and experiences to check out. Definitely plan ahead and make your booking ahead of time to ensure your unforgettable Myanmar experience is secured.
When it comes to Myanmar, you’ll find anything from very comfortable, nice accommodations to something a little more remote and rustic. So whatever you’re looking for, you have a good chance of finding it in Myanmar!
For us, we use booking.com to reserve our stays, not only in Myanmar but throughout Asia and the world.
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