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Introduction
Myanmar sits at the crossroads of Asia’s great civilisations of India and China, and looks out onto the vast Indian Ocean next to Thailand. One of South East Asia’s largest and most diverse countries, Myanmar stretches from the sparkling islands of the Andaman Sea in the south right up into the Eastern Himalayan mountain range.
To this day Myanmar remains one of the most mysterious and undiscovered destinations in the world. A land of breathtaking beauty and charm yet only recently emerging into the modern world. |
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| Capital City
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Yangon |
| Population
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45 million |
| Religion |
Theravada Buddhist, Christian,
Muslim, animist |
| Language |
Kachin, Karen, Burmese,
Shan |
| Currency |
Kyat |
| Dial Code |
95 |
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Curreny
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| Time Zone |
GMT/UTC +6.5 |
| Climate |
The best season for visiting
Myanmar is November to February. Visit the hill stations
or the Rakhine coast, try March to May - Bagan and Mandalay
are intolerable during these months. Myanmar is least
crowded in May, June and September.Tropical monsoon; cloudy,
rainy, hot, humid summers (southwest monsoon, June to
September); less cloudy, scant rainfall, mild temperatures,
lower humidity during winter (northeast monsoon, December
to April) |
| Visa Req. |
Entry into Myanmar requires a passport
valid for at least six months from the time of entry.
28-day tourist visas are issued and cost 18.00.
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| Public Holidays |
1. Independence
Day on 4 January is marked by a seven-day fair in Yangon.
2. Middle of April, the three-day Thingyan (water festival)
starts the Burman new year. This is the height of the
hot season, and it is sensibly celebrated by throwing
buckets of cold water at anyone who dares venture into
the streets.
3. In October, the sober three-month Buddhist 'Lent' ends
and the Festival of Light celebrates Buddha's return from
heaven. |
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230V ,50Hz
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| Warning |
Forced labour has been used
to construct some of the country's tourism infrastructure
& International tourism can be seen to give a stamp
of approval to the SPDC. |
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Major Tourist Attractions in Myanmar |
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Yangoon
Yangoon, the cosmopolitan capital city of Myanmar, still maintains its colonial charm with wide tree lined avenues, tranquil lakes, and gracious turn of the century architecture. The magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda dominates the city skyline, while at street level Yangoon is a paradise for hunting out a variety of exotic arts and crafts. Of particular interest in the many shops of Scotts Market, and of world renown, are Myanmar’s precious stones – rubies, sapphires and jade. At night time Chinatown comes alive with its pungent aromas and delicious streetfood.
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Mandalay
The principal cultural and economic city of upper Myanmar, and former royal capital, Mandalay still evokes images of a romantic bygone era. The royal palace and its impressive surrounding moat sits at the foot of the imposing Mandalay Hill. Positioned on the banks of the mighty Ayeryarwaddy River, Mandalay lies within easy striking distance of former colonial hill stations, ancient cities and other cultural attractions. |
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Bagan
One of the most remarkable archaeological sights in Asia, if not the world, the magic of Bagan has inspired visitors to Myanmar for nearly 1000 years. Once the centre of a glorious kingdom, ancient temples dot the landscape as far as the eye can see. Today, apart from spectacular sunset views and serene river cruises, Bagan is also the centre of the expanding Myanmar lacquerware industry.
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Inle Lake
Just a short plane flight away from Yangon in the cool green highlands of Shan State, and yet seemingly worlds apart from the rest of Myanmar, lies Inle Lake in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The lake itself sits at a pleasant 2900 feet above sea level and is famous for its leg rowers, floating markets and prolific birdlife. In this unique wetland environment, whole villages sit on floating islands on the lake. Colourful hill tribes inhabit the surrounding fertile valleys and forested mountaintops, and their hand-woven silks are a speciality of the region. |
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Ngapali Beach
Miles of empty white sand beaches, brilliant turquoise seas, all backed by towering coconut palms, Ngapali is Myanmar’s premier beach destination. Intimate resorts offer visitors the chance to swim, sail, kayak, and feast on lobster and prawn by candle light as the sun sinks lazily into the Indian Ocean. Ngapali is the perfect place to unwind and savour those few precious weeks in Myanmar. |
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Source: Myanmar Official Tourism Website
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