If you are visiting Myanmar, there are many excellent and exciting
sites you will want to see. However, if you do not have the proper tips for
getting around, you will never get to the different places you have in mind.
The first tip to know for successful Myanmar travel is that
the main international airport is located in Yangon. It is called Yangon
International Airport and has direct flights to Bangkok, Taipei, Singapore,
Calcutta, Hanoi, Chiang Mai, Kuala Lumpur, Kunming, Chiang Mai, and Guangzhou.
Look into updated flight schedules well in advance before booking your flight.
As a foreigner hoping to enter Myanmar, you are required to possess a
valid passport and a Myanmar visa. You can obtain your needed visa with three
photos and your valid passport at any Myanmar Embassy or Consulate.
The citizens of 100 countries can use the online e-visa
system for entering Myanmar at its three main international airports: Yangon,
Mandalay and Naypyidaw. It was devised to simplify the application process for
visitors, especially for those people travelling from countries where Myanmar
has no embassy.
The
letter of approval is valid for up to 90 days from the date of issue.
Price:
US$ 50 per person
For more information please
go to: http://evisa.moip.gov.mm/index.aspx
Applying for an e-Visa: http://evisa.moip.gov.mm/NewApplication.aspx#
Money is an important topic to discuss when you are planning a trip to Myanmar. The
currency used there is called the Kyat, pronounced "chat." The
exchange rate is more than 1,300 Kyats for one US dollar. Authorized money
changers in Yangon will help you obtain the official currency of the country
during your Myanmar travel. Exchanging back into US dollars at the airport is
not advisable.
Yangon is the first main course for most, and it's the main draw, at
least regarding sights to visit, is the magnificent, 2,500-year-old Shwedagon
Pagoda. "Shwe" means 'gold' or 'golden' and you see it everywhere in
Myanmar, which after all is also known as "The Golden Land."
The cost of your hotel and dining experiences during your Myanmar travel
will depend very much on what part of the country you are in. Prices can double
if you are in certain areas. When it comes to tipping, local restaurants expect
about 200 Kyats per person.
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