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 [...]
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 [...]
Question Joanna: Greetings from UK! Currently I am planning a vacation to Myanmar, however I cam very oncern with the weather situation in Myanmar, especially after Cyclone Nargis a few yreas ago. I heard that Myanmar has its monsoon season during the middle of the year. When is the exact period of the monsoon season? [...]
Question Business Man Tan: How can I apply for a business visa for Myanmar ? Answer PKTan: You will need to have a letter of assignment from a compnay within Myanmar which you are working for, and use it to apply for a business visa at any Myanmar embassy or consulate office.
