Monday, December 21, 2015

Useful tips for traveling to Myanmar

With thousands of ancient pagodas nationwide, Myanmar brings the tourists a peaceful atmosphere that no other places can have.This place also attracts tourists by its desolate and peaceful nature or unique customs and habits.

You should travel to Myanmar in Autumn from October to February next year because the weather is comfortable, temperate and less rainy. From July to September, it is much rainy, even on day and night

Useful tips for traveling to Myanmar

Movement

From Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh city, you can choose the straight flights to the airport in Yangon, Myanmar with return air ticket of more than 7 million Vietnam dong. If you choose the shift fights Vietnam – Bangkok to Yangon or Mandalay with the cheaper price, about 4,5 – 6 million Vietnam dong

To travel within Myanmar, you can choose the domestic flights. However, with the near distance, you should travel by bus to sightsee the beautiful scenes along two sides of the road and experience the peaceful life in Buddhism country

Belongings

In addition of necessary belongings for a luxury Myanmar tour at any time, you should remember to bring moisture cream, sun-proof cream, wide hat and sunglasses. Because of the Buddhism country, you should bring long-sleeve clothes, scarf and light jackets.

Tourist destinations

Yangon: This is the largest city and the ancient city in Myanmar. You will feel the peaceful space that no other places in the world has due to the architectural works, lakes and friendly local people. Shwedagon pagoda is the can’t-miss destinations, located on the top of a hill. Visiting the crocodile farm Thaketa is an interesting experience. You will go across the bridge with hundreds of crocodiles under

To discover the local people and culture, do not forget famous Bogyoke Aung San market. Here, you can find the unique souvenirs and costumes in the country

Mandalay: The Myanmar’s second largest city, famous for attractive destinations such as wood-made Shwenandaw monastery, Kuthodaw Paya pagoda with the world’s biggest book, Royal palace, U Bein bridge – the world’s longest wood-made bridge

Inle lake, Nyaung Shwe tơn: With the beautiful scene, it is one of the most attractive tourist destinations. In addition, you can visit Phaung Daw Oo pagoda having 5 Buddha statues with golden leaves

Bagan: You cannot miss this place with more than 2.000 pagodas and temples currently such as Shwezigon golden pagoda, Ananda temple with 4 golden Buddha statues, Thatbyinnyu temple, Shwegugyi temple and Shwesandaw pagoda. Nothing more interesting than climbing to the high hills to sightsee the sunset in ancient Bagan

Besides, Myanmar is known for the beautiful beaches with 2.000km of seashore. The most famous beach is Ngapali beach, far from Yangon about 45 minutes of flight

Accommodation

Compared to other countries in the region, the rent price in a hotel is higher although the service quality is not the same. In Yangon, the room renting price is about 40 USD/night. The motel price is 20 USD including breakfast. For those who love quietness and enjoy the fresh air, the resort price is about 90 USD

For eating, you can try Shan rice, Shan noodle, Mohinga and Myanmar curry

Notices

  • In the country of Buddha, you should use Kyat currency or exchange USD with the small value. You will find hard to spend Europe currency or English pound
  • You should bring much cash as Myanmar hardly accept ATM cards, including resorts or high-end hotels. Remember to keep cash clean without any folding lines or dirt and hole
  • You will feel at rest since the taxi drivers do not ask you for much high fee
  • Pay more attention to your demeanors or gestures when visiting pagodas and temples, and avoiding touching or pointing at the Buddha statues
  • When eating or giving someone something, remember to use the right hand. It is rude to use the left hand as the left hand is for personal hygiene

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