Myanmar travel guides
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Myanmar Visa
The first thing you should know before visit Myanmar is to check your Myanmar visa. Most visitors want to enter Myanmar are required to carry a valid passport and a Myanmar visa. The passport must be valid for six months beyond the intended length of stay. Application for Entry visa into Myanmar may be made at any Myanmar embassy or consulate. However, it is advisable to apply at the Myanmar Embassy or consulate of the traveler’s country of residence. If that cannot be done, application at Myanmar Embassy at any other country would also be advisable. Ensure that you are required a Myanmar visa or not and your passport is still valid and has enough pages left in it. If you want to get your Myanmar visa which is suitable for the purposes and destinations of your trip, you can contact with Holidaytoindochina.com.
Monetary issue
Use of credit cards is not possible in the country so the most practical advice to start with is “Bring American Dollars in Cash!”. As a result of the restriction, you will need to ensure that you are carrying sufficient cash in US (American) Dollars (in cash) when you enter Myanmar as there is totally no use of credit cards or travelers cheque. Moreover, doesn’t have any ATM machines. No bank or wire transfers can be made into the banks in Myanmar. (Please contact us for further information if you do not wish to carry large sum of money in cash for paying for the services you purchased through Good News Travels.)
In addition, some other international currencies are not readily accepted in Myanmar. Thus, before you depart from your home country, convert your money into US$ (American Dollars). You can also bring as much cash as you need just have to declare by filling out in the Custom form upon arrival if the cash you carry is exceeding the amount of US$ 2000. (A lot of travelers often misunderstand that as restriction for not bringing more that US$ 2000). Note that any American money you bring is in good condition and are not dirty, damage and tattered.
Weather in Myanmar
Although Myanmar has two distinct seasons – dry and wet – you can visit the country throughout the year. From October to March is the cool and dry season in most part of Myanmar, when one can enjoy a nice, bright and sunny weather with clear blue sky. The average day temperature in areas like Yangon, Mandalay and Bagan can be between 25 and 35 degree Celsius (15 and 25 degree Celsius at night).
Rainy or wet season is considered as an off-peak period for tourism in Myanmar. However, it is also a good time to visit as a lot of areas have very pleasant rains with milder tropical temperatures. The rainy season makes green scenery everywhere and keeps the dust down in some dusty area like Bagan and Mandalay. Photographers will have great sunset and sunrise pictures due the cloud formation in the rainy season.
Insurance
Please make sure you have fully comprehensive travel insurance before coming to Myanmar as it is not available in the country.
Transportation
The train and bus services can not be booked through a travel company as they are in the public domain. However, it is always advisable to check in advance as the time tables, schedules and prices may vary from time to time. If you want a private car for a long-distance journey, you must pay the range of 130 US$ to 150 US$ per day regardless of time and distance. But the road condition in Myanmar is extremely poor, we advise you not to use long car journey because it takes a long time and not comfortable.
Cell Phone
Because local telephone network doesn't allow any International roaming, you should not bring cell phone.
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