Detailed version of Myanmar travel guide

Myanmar is a very typical Southeast Asian country with thousands of years of history and cultural heritage. Everything here gives people a kind of spiritual comfort. After all, it is a long-standing Buddhist country with history, culture and The customs are full of exotic customs. Let me share with you a detailed travel guide to Myanmar.

Starting from October 1, 2018, Chinese tourists do not need to carry complicated information such as invitation letters from Myanmar and registration certificates of inviting units. They only need a Chinese passport to handle landing after arriving at Myanmar International Airport. Sign and enter the country, the visa on arrival fee is US$50.

Myanmar is hidden among the majestic mountains and hidden under the lush green forests. Everywhere reveals the simplicity and peace that is rare in the world. Today, follow Niu Niu to get to know this low-key country in Southeast Asia. !About Myanmar

Myanmar is located in southeast Asia, bordering China's Tibet Autonomous Region and Yunnan Province in the north and northeast, Laos and Thailand in the east, and India and Bangladesh in the west.

Like Thailand, the country of thousands of Buddhas, Myanmar is also a Buddhist country with Buddhist temples and pagodas everywhere.

At the same time, Myanmar is also a country where you can enjoy an aristocratic experience with very little money. Especially regarding food, it is really super cheap and super diversified. Foodies, please enjoy!< /p>

In addition to these, the most beautiful scenery in Myanmar is the people. Whether they are adults or children, they are very friendly and enthusiastic towards tourists. Useful Information

Time Difference

China is 1 hour and 30 minutes ahead of Myanmar.

Language

Burmese is the official language of Myanmar, and English can be used.

Power supply

The power supply and socket standards in Myanmar are the same as those in China, and there is no need to convert plugs.

Tipping

There is no custom of tipping in Myanmar, but the tip for service staff carrying luggage and bedside is about 500 Kyat, which is about RMB 2.37.

Transportation

Carriage, bicycle, pickup truck, taxi.

When traveling to Bagan, it is necessary to prepare a pair of slippers! Currency & Consumption

Exchange rate: 1 RMB is approximately equal to 211 Myanmar Kyat (data is for reference only)

The main currency in Myanmar is the kyat, the US dollar is widely accepted, and a small number of Chinese shops also accept RMB. It is recommended that you exchange the U.S. dollars at home and bring them over for convenience.

It should be noted that Myanmar has high requirements for exchanging foreign currency cash!

Banknotes with obvious creases, old and dirty notes, or stamped notes are not accepted. U.S. dollar banknotes whose numbers begin with CB or AB, banknotes with uneven edges, etc. are not accepted. Best Travel Season

The best travel season in Myanmar is from October each year to February of the following year. Myanmar has a tropical monsoon climate, with an average annual temperature of 27°C and three main seasons: cool, dry and rainy.

The cool season is from October to February of the following year. The weather is clear and sunny at this time, which is most suitable for traveling, so it is also the peak tourist season;

Starts in mid-February , the weather is getting hotter and hotter, and it has begun to enter the dry season. The temperature gradually rises from March to May, with the monthly average temperature above 30°C. The rainy season begins in June every year, with heavy rains often in July and August, and the rainy season ends in October. Tourist Attractions

Rangoon Shwedagon Pagoda

Rangoon Shwedagon Pagoda is located on the highest point in Yangon - St. Dingu Dara Mountain on the bank of Inle Lake. It is known as the world's largest pagoda. The most expensive and largest tower.

The Burmese people named the Shwedagon Pagoda as a holy place of Buddhism. It has experienced 2,500 years of vicissitudes. It is said that it was built to collect the eight hairs of Sakyamuni Buddha. During this period, it was continuously expanded by the kings. , the tower is now more than 100 meters high.

Bagan

Bagan is located in the middle of Myanmar and was the capital of the Bagan dynasty thousands of years ago. During the heyday of the dynasty, it was said that there were over a million pagodas here, and there were more than 4,000 pagodas remaining today.

As the second best hot air balloon experience place in the world, you must take a hot air balloon ride when you go to Bagan.

Inle Lake

Inle Lake is located in the Nyaungshwe Basin on the Shan State Plateau in northern Myanmar. It is regarded as the last pure land on the Asian continent and is the second largest lake in Myanmar. More than 970 meters high, surrounded by mountains on three sides, the lake is clear and sunlight can shine directly on the bottom of the lake.

There are more than 200 villages on the lake, and there are large and small waterways connecting the villages.

Inle Lake has three major wonders: Myanmar's largest floating market - "Iwama"; floating island villages that can be rowed around like a boat; and Inle people rowing with their feet. Each one is unique, and I want to see each one once!

Mahaganayan Monastery

Tourists watched the monks eating, and the whole place was silent and very solemn. This beautiful scenery It is the famous thousand-person monastery - Mahajanayan Monastery.

The Mahajanayan Monastery, also called Theravada Buddhist Monastery, is located in Ubuntu Bridge. It is one of the largest monasteries in Myanmar. There are nearly 2,000 monks here. At ten o'clock every morning, tourists from all over the world gather here. , witnessed the scene of thousands of monks having lunch together.

Burmese monks only eat two meals a day, one at 4 o'clock in the morning, one at 10 o'clock in the morning, and no food after noon.

Note: Photographing during the tour requires the consent of the monks.

Mandalay Palace

The Mandalay Palace was originally the royal palace of the Konbaung Dynasty, the last dynasty of Myanmar. It was destroyed during World War II and was rebuilt on the original site in 1989.

The Mandalay Palace is located in the center of the ancient city. It is square in shape, with four main gates and eight side gates.

The houses on the Palace Square are divided into east and west parts. The male family members live in the east part and the female family members live in the west part. There are 104 large and small palaces in the palace, all made of Myanmar's unique teak wood. The entire building complex is red with bright yellow inlays on the edges, making it dazzling and magnificent.

U Bein Bridge at sunrise and sunset

You can’t come to Mandalay without visiting U Bein Bridge. U Bein Bridge is located near Mandalay and is 1,200 meters long. It is the longest teak bridge in the world. Because of its hard material, it still stands on Dongtaman Lake.

After seeing off so many sunrises and sunsets, have you ever seen a beautiful, peaceful and warm sunset without a trace of sadness or loneliness? U Bein Bridge is such an existence.

As the sun sets, the towering bridge deck passes through the corridor of memories, and the sparkling water surface casts folds of light, leaving silhouettes in the red clouds. Beauty and tranquility slowly bloom in front of your eyes.

U Bein Bridge is also called the "Love Bridge". There are six pavilions at the end of the bridge and in the middle for tourists to rest.

Mandalay Hill

Mandalay Hill is located in central Myanmar. Although it is only 230 meters, it is the highest place in Mandalay. Looking from the mountain, you have a panoramic view of the entire city of Mandalay and the Irrawaddy River. It is a must-visit place to watch the sunset.

Mandalay Mountain is a famous Buddhist mountain. There are 231 large pagodas and temples on the mountain and more than 1,000 small temples.

There are stone steps leading to the top of the mountain from the southeast and west directions of the foot of the mountain. There are 1,729 steps along the way up the hillside. There are eight Buddhist temples along the way, halfway up the mountain. It is said that there are three remains of Buddha in the temple.

Myanmar Specialties

Myanmar is not only a tourist country, but also a shopping paradise. The main specialties of Myanmar are jewelry, jade and pearls, as well as wood carvings, lacquerware, lakes and teak wood.

As the largest city in Myanmar, Yangon is an out-and-out shopping paradise.

Aung San Market: Yangon’s largest indoor tourist handicraft market, with a variety of natural gems and jades, gold and silver jewelry and traditional handicrafts;

Chinatown: 150,000 local Chinese gathered , Overseas Chinese;

Yiwama Village Floating Market: The largest floating market in Myanmar, it is particularly interesting and rich in products. You must go.

Myanmar Food

The staple food of Myanmar is rice. People eat rice and curry as their staple food. The most distinctive feature here is sourness, followed by spiciness.

Curry is the most famous food in Myanmar, especially in the Bagan area; fish soup noodles are fresh and delicious, which can be used as breakfast or as a treat for guests; rice noodle cold dishes are smooth and delicious, and paired with curry rice, they are sweet and soothing. ;Nasi Lemak is served with eggs, cucumbers and side dishes, and has a unique flavor;

In Myanmar, fried food cannot be avoided at all. Samosas, spring rolls, fried dough sticks, desserts, and bread are all fried Yes, many noodles also have fried side dishes, and the dishes are all very unique. Don’t be too perfect for such an exotic experience!

If you have been to Thailand, Vietnam, Nepal, Cambodia, and Singapore, Then don’t leave Myanmar behind!