Question Ricardo: Hi Tourism-Myanmar.com! I read lots about Bagan, Mandalay and Yangon, however I am very interested in going to beach destinations in Myanmar. When would be the best time of the year for me to visit your beach resorts? What and where are the beach destinations in Myanmar ? Answer PKTan: Hi Ricardo. Myanmar [...]
Question Ricardo: I read from somewhere that it is necessary for me to exchange US$200 into Foreign Exchange Currency (FEC) upon arrival in Myanmar . Does this requirement still exist? Answer PKTan: Hi Ricardo, the Foreign Exchange Currency requirement for USD 200 upon arrival no longer exists. There is no compulsory exchange in place.
Question Richard: Been thinking of visiting Myanmar, unfortunately i can only go between July and September. What is the weather like during this period? Is this a good time to travel within the country? Which of these months is best to travel: July, August, or September? Answer PKTan: Hi Richard. I’m glad you’ve decided to [...]
Mrauk U Mrauk U Travel Guide Why Not Go Why Go Best Time to Visit Where to Stay Where & What to Eat Nightlife To Do List Stay Away From Getting There Mrauk U (pronounced as mia wu) is a medieval town and archaeological site in Rakhine State, Central Myanmar. The archaeological remains in Rakhine [...]
Inle Lake Inle Lake Travel Guide Why Not Go Why Go Best Time to Visit Where to Stay Where & What to Eat Nightlife To Do List Stay Away From Getting There A watery world of floating gardens, stilted villages and crumbling stupas,densely inhabited by many different tribes is located in the middle of Myanmar. [...]
Question: I’m planning a trip to Burma in a couple of days, been reading alot that I must make sure the USD / Euros i am bringing over is in perfect condition. How true is it now for 2012? Answer: Hi there, unfortunately that’s very true. When in Myanmar, they will check your USD / [...]
Question: Hi there. I be backpacking around SE Asia & India for a few months. I’m wondering if it is possible to travel overland from Thailand or India into Myanmar? Answer: At this point in time, definitely NOT possible unless in very special cases. You will require a get a special permit, and probably have [...]
Question What is the average entrance fees to sights in Myanmar and can i pay in USD or it is a must to use the local currency Kyats? Answer PKTan: Most of the entrance fees to sights must be paid in USD. For Yangon : Shwedagon Pagoda USD 5, Botataung Pagoda USD 2, Sule USD [...]
Question Is it difficult to get a taxi from the airport to the hotels in Inle lake? My hotel is trying to charge me USD 68 one way from the airport! and how much time will it take from the airport? Please help! Answer PKTan: The boat transfer should cost around 8000-9000 Kyats (~10 USD) [...]
Question Only having very limited days in Burma, and wish to avoid the time spent on bus! Does anyone know how much flights from Yangon to Bagan return are? Answer PKTan: The prices varies a little, but for a return air ticket from Yangon to Bagan Air Bagan – 192 dollars Air KBZ – 178 [...]
