Myanmar is a country in Southeast Asia that shares borders with China, India, Laos, Bangladesh and Thailand. It was formerly known as Burma, its also called the Golden Land. Yangon (formerly Rangoon), the country’s largest city, is home to bustling markets, numerous parks and lakes, and the towering, gilded Shwedagon Pagoda, which contains Buddhist relics.

Population: 51.4 million (2014 est.)
Capital City: Nay Pyi Daw Government
Currency: Burmese Kyat

Nationality: Burmese
Religions: Buddhist
Languages: Burmese, English is spoken in cities or tourist areas.
Location: Southeast Asia that shares borders with China, India, Laos, Bangladesh and Thailand.

Map references: Southeast Asia
Area: 261,228 Square Miles

Electricity 220V, 50Hz (American and/or European plug)
Country code: +95
Time Zone: GMT +6.30hours
Business hours:
– Banks- Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
– Business- Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm; some shop open Saturday
– Shops: Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 6pm or later; many shops open Sundays, some markets closed Mondays
– Restaurants: everyday 08am to 9 pm
internet cafes: everyday 9am to 10pm

-Telephone and Internet access
Phone stands was previously the simplest way to make local calls, and these can still be found on streets and in shops around Myanmar, International calls are significantly more expensive (over $5 per minute) and can only reliably be made from hotels; only some call stands will allow international calls.

Internet access is available: you can find an internet café or hotel with wifi even in remote locations. However, internet speeds can be extremely slow, especially in rural areas.You can find free wifi at many restaurants and bars.

Credit Card:

– Please note that credit cards and traveler cheque are not accepted in Myanmar and that visitors must be bring sufficient cash (best in US Dollars, but Euros also increasingly accepted) to change and make any purchases and payments. Please bring new US Dollar bills (“big heads “instead of “small heads”) and with series numbers not starting with CB as these are not accepted in Myanmar due to rumors these series are counter felt.

Emergency Services:
Police Emergency Call dial 199
Yangon General Hospital dial 256112, 265131
Ambulance dial 192
Fire Emergency call dial 191

Destination
Naypyidaw- is the capital city of Myanmar, also known as Burma. It is administered as the Naypyidaw Union Territory, as per the Constitution.

Yangon- (formerly Rangoon) is the largest city in Myanmar (formerly Burma). A mix of colonial architecture, modern high-rises and gilded Buddhist pagodas define its skyline. Its famed Shwedagon Paya, a huge, shimmering pagoda complex, draws thousands of pilgrims annually.
Bagan- is an ancient city located in the Mandalay Region of Burma. From the 9th to 13th centuries, the city was the capital of the Kingdom of Pagan, the first kingdom to unify the regions that would later constitute modern Myanmar

Mandalay- is a city and former royal capital in northern Myanmar (formerly Burma) on the Irrawaddy River. In its center is the restored Mandalay Palace from the Konbaung Dynasty, surrounded by a moat. Mandalay Hill provides views of the city from its summit, which is reached by covered stairway. At its foot, the Kuthodaw Pagoda houses hundreds of Buddhist-scripture-inscribed marble slabs.

Inle Lake- is a freshwater lake located in the Nyaungshwe Township of Taunggyi District of Shan State, part of Shan Hills in Myanmar.

Bago- formerly known as Hanthawaddy, is a city and the capital of the Bago Region in Burma. It is located 50 miles north-east of Yangon.

Climate:
Tropical monsoon;
– Cool- November to February is warm to hot and the air is relatively dry
– Hot- March to May is intensely hot in most of the country
– Rainy- June to October is the monsoon season, with high rainfall.

Tipping guideline
In some locations, hiring a guide can offer real benefits. A professional English-speaking guide will typically cost between US$10 and $20 per day, depending on your location. But you can often find locals who are willing to show you around for free; you should give them a small amount of money – or gift – in return.

Tipping is not customary in Myanmar, but a small contribution may be expected for hotel staff and guides. The country does have a custom of ‘tea money’, which is given for volunteered services, such as a local showing you around a market or gaining you entrance to a locked temple. These contributions should usually be around K200 to K500.

• Visa
Visa
– free travel for 14 days is permitted for Asian country whom have passport holders namely; Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Philippines, Brunei and Indonesia.

– E-Visa, Myanmar launched eVisa system on 1 September 2014, eVisas allow a single entry of up to 28 days and must be for entry at Myanmar’s three main international airport following airport Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Daw. (Not valid for overland travel to Myanmar) – (It is good and simpler for visitors -particularly those from countries that do not have a Myanmar
(Notes: Do not apply for your visa too early and too late. (suggest 20 days up to 1 month before travel it will be great)

• You must have a passport that is valid for at least six months after your departure from Myanmar.
For apply Myanmar in Bangkok (Thailand) with Myanmar Embassy, the process in same day (24 hours) or 1 day or 2 working day.

(Document required – Original passport is valid for a least 6 months after your departure from Myanmar, 2 colors passport photos, and plane ticket to Myanmar (in case need in same day)
Note that visa on arrival for tourists in Myanmar is no longer available.

Tips & Good to Know
– Myanmar women should not in general be touched by men. If a woman wishes to shake hands, she will offer her hand first.
– Couples should avoid public displays of affection.
– About Drink Water!!! Purified, bottled water is available everywhere. Always make sure bottled water is sealed.
– Carrying ID is a must in Laos. Instead of dragging your passport around with you, and with it the constant fear of losing it, take a photocopy.
– Myanmar has some poisonous and potentially deadly animals – be aware of them! Diseases such as rabies are prevalent amongst animals like dogs and monkeys, and can be extremely dangerous for humans. Snakes bites can also cause illness and death.
– Vaccinations and disease preventions should be taken before travelling to Myanmar. The following are most commonly recommended (Travelers to Myanmar are required to have a travel insurance covering the cost of medical evacuation flights.)
– The schedules of domestic flights in Myanmar are provided as an indication only. Once a booking is confirmed we can provide more precise timings, but these remain never the less subject to change without notice by the airlines until travelling date. It might therefore in some cases be necessary to amend your program and itinerary due to such schedule changes. We thank you for your understanding.

Note for Women travelling alone:
Women travelling on their own are unlikely to encounter any problems, although short skirts and bare shoulders might attract some unwanted attention or accusing looks in a country that is deeply Buddhist.

Women are sometimes restricted from specific areas of religious sites, such Mount Kyaiktiyo, where women cannot touch the golden rock itself; although here – as everywhere – women are in general free to move around. Women should avoid any physical contact with monks, although friendly conversation is perfectly acceptable.