Myanmar Embassy - Korea : Tourism

Tourism

Places to visit » Yangon :: Mandalay :: Bagan :: Inle :: Kyaikhtiyo :: Beach

Travel Information

Accommodations: Over 16,000+ hotel rooms of all categories to suit each traveler’s price range.

Banking/Money Exchange: Exchange of US dollars to FEC has become optional. Check the internet for current exchange rates. Money exchangers are not found everywhere.

Business Hours: 9am-5pm for private companies. 9:30-4:30 for government offices, Monday through Friday.

Major Credit cards are not widely accepted. Cash is always more convenient.

Currency: National currency is Kyat.

Departure: Export permit is required for some jewelries and artifacts. Prior applications required. Antiques and archaeologically valuable items are not allowed for export.

Drug Abuse: Trafficking drugs is a capital offence.

Electricity: 200 volts AC, 50Hz. 110 volts is also available in some hotels.

Language: Myanmar is the official language. English is widely spoken and understood.

Museums: National Museum, Gems Museum.

Public Shopping: Bargaining is acceptable in most places, unless it is declared fixed price. Jewelries and handicrafts are most popular souvenirs for visitors to Myanmar.

Souvenirs: Generally it is a great bargain for tourists to buy precious jewelries, sculpture, lacquerware, handicrafts, tapestries. Make sure your expensive souvenirs come along with an export permit.

Transportation: Taxis are available everywhere. For exclusive transport, contact car rental services.

Express Bus Terminals: No border-crossing bus lines at the moment. Domestic highway bus terminals are Aung-Mingalar and Sawbwargyi-Gone, both about 10 miles from downtown Yangon.

Travellers’ cheques: Not widely accepted as it takes weeks to clear them.

Weight & Measure: Common local unit of weight is peiktha (viss), which equals to 3.6 pounds. Most common unit of measure is feet and inches.

Public Holidays: Some holidays are different every year, so please check the holidays before you come to Myanmar.

Clothing: Light, casual cotton wear, sandals or slippers are best for summer. A cardigan or light jerkin for winter and quick drying clothes and an umbrella during the rainy season.

Accessories: Insect repellent, sun block, sunglasses, hat umbrella will be useful.

Medicines: Medication for diarrhea and cold are suggested to bring with you.

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER: Myanmar Travels and Tours (MTT), No. 77-91 Sule Pagoda Road, Kyauktada
Tel: 374281, 378376, 371910, 252859.
Fax: 254417
Email: mtt.mht@mptmail.net.mm.
Information: www.myanmartravelinformation.com
Hotel Reservation: www.myanmarhotelreservation.com