Travel experiences in Myanmar - Experience the best tourist attractions in Asia

Myanmar is a country with ancient religious relics brought the greatness of the scale and sophistication of architecture. Humans Myanmar are friendly and gentle, with about 80 % of the population are Buddhists, along with Theravada branch of Buddhism in Laos and Thailand.

- I decided to travel Myanmar by my friend described Myanmar tourism there are many interesting things : the personality curious So I signed up right away without any thought, even though I had said previously would not go anywhere in 2015 and I signed Mayanmar tours a week.

- It was really a fun trip, and also emotional. as to save memory. The following I'll share some of the experiences that I draw, if you are intending to travel in Myanmar, please consult and comment below.

                          Myanmar's culture

Myanmar has many tourist resorts, is typical :

- Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon Gold, Golden Mount Temple in the ancient capital Kyaikhtiyo Bago magic, or nearly 1,000 temples in Bagan monumental.

- Inle Lake ( Inle Lake ) with the fishing village located on the lake and the fishermen, they paddle by a foot, all activities are on the lake, a rock standing Golden Rock wanderous, Mandalay was the capital before finally Myanmar (Burma ) under the rule of the British.

So when traveling to Myanmar ?

- Myanmar has three seasons. Autumn from October to February next year. The rainy season from July to December 9. Autumn suitable for tourism in Myanmar more. The rainy season, in the rain all day and night Yangon, Bagan and Mandalay are in the sky very little rain.

- From November to February, tourists to Myanmar very crowded for this time little rain, mild climate. In the May, July, September very few tourists to Myanmar. The tourist season is winter guests, prices expensive.

Moving inland in Myanmar :

- Travel by plane is safe and comfortable, you can also move between the provinces of Myanmar by bus. you should bring warm clothes as there are buses running at night, the air in the car is very cold. Taxis are convenient transportation in the city. Meanwhile, the train system degradation and streets have not fully developed making rail vehicles and motorcycles are not suitable for ordinary tourists.

- Taxi from the airport into the city Yangon 10 USD / 2-3 people / vehicles and accept dollars.

Resort hotels

- Resort hotels in Myanmar are generally higher prices than other countries in the region, but the quality of service, are not equal. The reason may be due to the slow economic development and the tourist authorities high toll.

Travel Myanmar

The tourist places you should visit when traveling in Myanmar

1. Yangon city

Pagoda  Swedagon Paya : The temple is located on the waterfront of Yangon, the temple name means " thousand generals ".

Bogyoke Aung San Market ( Scott Market or ) : Market was built in 1926 under British colonial architecture, the famous destinations of Yangon

China town : The Chinese migrated to Burma since ancient times, lived in Yangon into a society, which is one of the largest communities

2. The ancient city of Bagan

- This is the ancient city and brings its own characteristics, very Myanmar, not doped by other cultures.

Golden Rock Tour

- Most people are visit to Burma Golden Rock ( Golden Rock ) is located on Mount Kyaiktiyo.

Gold Mountain Temple

Inle Lake

 - Inle Lake is a destination not to be missed when to Myanmar. It appeals to you because the simple life of the local population around the lake.

Cuisine in myanmar

- You can eat two foods : Myanmar Food or Chinese Food.During the journey, we are often called fried rice, dried noodles, water and seafood pasta.

- You should not call pastas ( Shan ) because it's very oily and salty whether it is one of the famous dishes in Myanmar. You should not call the Tea Leaf Salad is very bitter and difficult to eat because even though this is the daily food of the people of Myanmar.

- During the journey, we are often called fried rice, dried noodles, water and seafood pasta.

- You should not call pastas ( Shan ) because it's very oily and salty whether it is one of the famous dishes in Myanmar. You should not call the Tea Leaf Salad is very bitter and difficult to eat because even though this is the daily food of the people of Myanmar

- If you still want to Myanmar, you should try the curry dishes are related easier to eat.

- Maybe you do not believe, but we felt the food at the rest station on the intercity bus tastier when eaten in restaurants in major cities. You should try eat Chinese Food at the rest stations. Other than the main dish, drink in Myanmar are very tasty and appetizing especially fruit juices, fruit with very cheap prices.

- When you come here you should eat or drink with his right hand, because the concept of Myanmar, left hand works for the personal hygiene.

- A typical meal here with rice, fish, meat, vegetables and soup. Myanmar people used to hold hands vo round then eat rice with vegetables. Guests should note, the Buddhists often avoid beef and Muslims do not eat pork.

- When you want  the attention to service personnel, who often kissed Myanmar short two or three times. Sounds " Chut Chut  " which is like when you call a cat.

SOME CAUTION WHEN YOU TRAVEL IN MYANMAR :

- You try to register in advance all possible services as : ( such as bus tickets, taxis, carriages, ks ... ) will be a good and proactive cost.

- In Myanmar was cut almost all ties because I signed roaming the morning Vinaphone but no signal. Sim phones in Myanmar can not be used because it uses CDMA network, sim phones can not be used on the Global System for Mobil ( GSM ) of me, if you want to use sim Myanmar 's best to carry one handset Code Division Multiple Access ( CDMA ) or buy sim 2 network using both $ 100.

- Wifi network has coverage in most tourist cities, but only at the Yangon airport really high-speed network, while in other places is very low network

- Note you should not change money at the airport and in the street because the price is not good, especially with the moneychangers in the street, they will initially higher bid, but would gutted bunch of money, maybe missing 5 to 7 sheets, while you count your cash do they always neglect to confusion, and also many other reasons why you are disadvantaged. you should be very careful when you change money from the money exchange hands on the road, you should not put your money in advance, so carefully counted money Kyat, when you get enough money, and at that time you just pay USD

- Your better off just changing money at the bank, the exchange rate is not much damage .You can change in motels, hotels or some exchange offices in Boyoke Aung San Market. you can use the money Kayat as taxis, buses , meals and purchase conventional ( small amounts ), paying large amounts Usd for hotels, tickets visit.

 - In Myanmar you can consume in USD and kyat, however, the dollar has not always been well accepted people. Most of you will have to use cash kyat.

- Taxis in Yangon you can bargain, from 500-1000Kyat, the taxi drivers here do not speak overvalued or go around, so you can rest assured ..

- In Myanmar there are not many ATMs should bring cash is still the most common way.

 - You should buy gifts at the market Byogoke ( in Yangon ) or the airport, if bought at the market, do not hesitate Boygoke wandering and haggling about ten rows before deciding to buy, here it is sometimes the price is also very land.

- In Myanmar you can only use cash should try holding a lot of money, because if unfortunately you have $ 100 Your particular change is denied because curling, because folding or as pens marked on it, you will it must tighten spending.

- Myanmar is a Buddhist country so you should note that the costumes and your gestures while visiting the temple, temple. Do not touch and do not be pointing fingers at the statues. In the temple should not be said out loud.

- Currently Myanmar has opened relatively wide, the problem was filmed and photographed more open, at tourist attractions, you can freely take pictures, some of which you should be aware if you have been not allowed to take pictures (especially the point relating to political, security ). Some toll gate taking photos, you just pay the full fee, and of course you are comfortable when shooting.

- Check the domestic airline tickets online at ( cheap airline tickets ):

airmandalay.com

airbagan.com

gmairlines.com

- Tip booked agoda said above: note that check the rates on the last day before going to the end of time can seem special, and login before agoda price check for possible price for the member.

This is one of my experiences while traveling in Myanmar, there are many shortcomings, hope you can comment and make suggestions so that I can acquire different experience