Yangon (Rangoon) Practical information

Health & safety

Dangers & annoyances

Many travellers report being overcharged when buying bus tickets from the kiosks around Aung San Stadium. Moneychangers on the street are unlikely to do a runner, but they might slip in a few torn (therefore unusable) bills.

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While you're there

Medical services

City Mart Supermarket (cnr Anawrahta Rd & 47th St) Well-stocked shop that includes a pharmacy.

International SOS Clinic(24hr alarm centre 667879; 37 Kaba Aye Paya Rd) On the ground floor of the Dusit Inya Lake Hotel on the east bank of the lake, this is an international-standard option in Yangon when it comes to emergencies.

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