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Jun 11, 2013 9:21 AM
globespinner

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Jun 13, 2013 10:02 AM
Bisbee

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Visa & Soon to Expire Passport

Flying into Yangon November 5th. My U.S. passport expires next January. According to the Myanmar embassy website, I need to have a passport valid for 6 months. It is not clear if that is when you apply for the visa or when you enter the country. I would like to get the visa now anyway but especially if it means not having to deal with a passport renewal. Any experience with this?

Also the website (in the section for tourist visas) says:

4. A recommendation letter from employer addressed to: Visa section, Embassy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, give brief description about occupation, purpose of visit, intended arrival and departure dates. Package tour travelers are requested to provide a copy of the package program. http://www.myanmarembassy.com/english/visa.htm

In other visa postings I have not seen any reference to anyone needing a letter. Any experience w... more »

Jun 11, 2013 5:27 AM
paulinhenley

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Jun 17, 2013 9:57 PM
hanno

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Accomodation in January

I will be in Myanmar at the end of December,beginning of January visiting Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan and possibly the coast, the question is am I going to have huge problems finding accommodation if I don`t pre-book everything, I have heard reports that everything is booked up to 6 months in advance but also there are plenty of small family run guest houses and its not a problem, does anybody have any info please.

Edited by: paulinhenley

Jun 11, 2013 4:38 AM
JLindy22

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Jun 14, 2013 2:26 PM
carolinenixon

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Travel Health in Myanmar

I've been living or traveling in Asia and SE Asia on and off since 1988, so I know one basic truth in life: Asia is dirty, and you have to deal with it.

But for some reason I've had a strong reaction the past five days in Nyaungshwe (Inle Lake), and by that I mean both mental and physical. This pretty little village surrounded by lovely mountains (creating a natural basin) is getting very polluted. Eating outdoors along most of the main and many of the not-so-main streets is a challenge because your lungs and food are going to gather fumes or dust from the non-stop parade of trucks and cars and motorcycles. And in your hotel the odds are very good that at some time you will breathe smoke or ash from garbage fires. That combination has triggered some of the worst asthma attacks I've had in years. And for two days I could not keep any food in my stomach for more than an hour.

The ... more »

Jun 10, 2013 11:46 PM
relli015

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Jun 16, 2013 12:06 PM
ErikSSC

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Upcoming trip to Myanmar

My partner and I are currently in Laos and are wanting to visit Myanmar for roughly 10 days, we have some destinations in mind but are wondering if a more concrete itinerary is necessary.

We've heard mixed stories of the government taking advantage of tourists, drastically increasing prices and funneling money away from the people. Has anyone had any experience with this and can offer some insight?

Also wondering if we can get a visa in Chiang Mai or even online?

Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks
-Ryan

Jun 10, 2013 10:35 AM
bobbbee

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Jun 10, 2013 5:35 PM
jacko18

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Myanmar Photos-Updated

Please take a look at some updated photos of Myanmar. Thank you.

http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=1022285

Jun 9, 2013 7:08 AM
stupot

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Jun 9, 2013 7:08 AM
stupot

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Another 10 day trip to Myanmar

Hi all,

like many others on this forum we also have a 10 day trip to Myanmar. We fly into Yangon and out of Mandalay. My question is that as our time is short and we want to use it most efficiently (we'll be using buses, so will need to take into account the frequency of buses, length of journey times etc), which is the best route to travel?

Yangon-Inle Lake-Bagan-Mandalay or Yangon-Bagan-Inle Lake-Mandalay.

Ps, the current turnaround time for visas at the London office is very fast, we posted application on Monday 3rd June and received back on Friday 7th June.

Many thanks

Stuart

Jun 9, 2013 2:07 AM
taffydacat2

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Jun 9, 2013 9:29 PM
kamaaina

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itinerary for July

Yeah I know this has been done a thousand times. I've got most of this nailed down but need some suggestions for a few extra days I have. Right now I've got between 12-14 days planned and am planning on flying into Yangon from Seoul and out from Mandalay to Bangkok. Not planning to go to Inle as once was enough for me and its a pain to backtrack to Mandalay

July 12-Arrive in Yangon at 7P
July 13-City sightseeing
July 14-Day trip to Twante (been to Bago already) (could bus it to Bagan)
July 15-Morning flight to Bagan, temples
July 16-temples
July 17-temples/mount popa???
July 18-Bus to Mandalay (what time does the bus leave Bagan?) Also thinking of going to Monywa, can it be done from Bagan?
July 19 Mandalay, down to Amurpura for Sunset
July 20 Mandalay, bus to Pyo Oo Lin in the evening
July 21 Pyo Oo Lin
July 22 Pyo Oo Lin/bus back to Mandalay overnight in Mandalay unle... more »

Jun 9, 2013 12:56 AM
bigblue70

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Jun 19, 2013 1:03 PM
bigblue70

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23 days Myanmar itinerary between 22 December and 15 January

Hello everybody,
As I am travelling to Myanmar for the first time I am very interested to learn about your thoughts and feedback about my planned itinerary.

22 Dec: Arrival in Mandalay (12:20), transport to PYIN OO LWIN, visit botanical gardens in the afternoon
23 Dec: Morning train to HSIPAW, staying 3 nights (at Mr. Charles)
24-25 Dec: Trekking 2 full days around Hsipaw
26 Dec: Bus to MANDALAY, staying there 3 nights (Peacock Lodge), visiting Mandalay Hill in the afternoon
27 Dec: Amarapura, Sagaing and Inwa sightseeing
28 Dec: Mingun by bike and boat and back from there by bike ride perhaps
29 Dec: Malikha fast boat to BAGAN, staying there 4 nights (2 nights in Old Bagan/2 nights in Nyaung Oo)
30 Dec-01 Jan: 3 full days exploring Bagan (Ballon flight on 31 Dec)
02 Jan: Travelling to KALAW. Not sure yet, how: Flight, bus or partwise slow train (read that the tr... more »

Jun 8, 2013 11:13 AM
mirkakoste

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Jun 12, 2013 6:54 PM
melmine

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location: Myanmar

Itinerary Myanmar for 10 days between Sept 20 and Oct 10

Hi,

I will be working in Asia this summer and after the end of my contract I´d like to travel a bit in the region. The thing is that I can start to travel from around Sept 20 and until Oct 10. I am hesitating between Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Myanmar - or better, I´d do 2 destinations. BUT... at this period in most SE Asian countries, there is the rainy season... Do you think I can enjoy travelling in Myanmar at that period? If yes, in which part (for cca 10 days). I would have a flight connection to Yangon.
And another thing, is it safe for a girl to travel alone in Myanmar? Or better 2 girls?

Thanks a lot for your help! :-)

Jun 8, 2013 3:36 AM
Hopetogo2000

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Jun 9, 2013 12:14 AM
montyman

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Putao, Northern Kachin State

Interested in visiting this area for the scenery and short walks - does anyone have any advice on where to stay, and other things to do?

Jun 8, 2013 12:39 AM
sarahw

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Jun 16, 2013 7:39 PM
skidrowe

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location: Myanmar

specific visa and flight questions

Hi all, I have flights booked from BKK to Yangon in July, but my visa is not yet sorted. In the country where I live (not my home country), the Myanmar embassy wants a schedule of travel booked through an agency, as part of the application process. Is this a normal part of the visa application at the Myanmar embassy in any country?

My preferred choice, if it works, to get the visa sorted, is to use the online visa on arrival service of www.myanmarvisa.com. They say they issue a letter to give to the airline so that you are allowed to board the flight, and you can then get the visa there. So very specifically, has anyone flown Air Asia into Yangon, using this visa company? At check in, did the airline accept the letter they issue? I couldn't get a clear answer when I phoned Air Asia myself as to whether they accept this practice.

If I had to get the visa in BKK, as same day serv... more »

Jun 6, 2013 6:13 AM
onemorecountry

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Jun 7, 2013 9:17 AM
montyman

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location: Myanmar

Driver for 6 people possible?

Hi,

we want to go on a Family vacation in Myanmar in october. We have taken a driver to show us around in the past in Bali, Thailand and the Philippines. Is this also a possiblity in Myanmar? The problem is that we are 6 people and we probably would need a Minibus.
We would arrive in Rangoon in late October and want to go to Bagan and maybe lake Inle and then fly out of Mandalay. We would have a week or so to do this before heading over to Bangkok.
Do you have any recommendations for our trip?

Thanks!

Jun 6, 2013 5:05 AM
Bou

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Jun 10, 2013 12:20 PM
carolinenixon

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location: Myanmar

Hsipaw/Lashio

Have two questions but they're related...

Is Hsipaw safe from the troubles flaring up between Buddhists and Muslims that has occurred in Lashio?

If so, is the quickest way to get to Hsipaw from Rangoon to go directly by bus or car or to fly from Rangoon to Lashio and then arrange overland transport to Hsipaw?

Thanks

Bou

Jun 6, 2013 5:00 AM
Bou

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Jun 6, 2013 5:00 AM
Bou

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location: Myanmar

Hsipaw/Lashio

Jun 5, 2013 11:45 PM
JimB99

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Jun 5, 2013 11:45 PM
JimB99

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location: Myanmar

Mount Victoria in July

I would really like to trek up Mount Victoria in Chin State during July. I heard that it could be rainy and muddy at this time however I wonder if anyone has done this trek during monsoon, if so could let me know what it was like in practice? I do not mind some rain and mud however would like to know whether it is worth doing or not.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Cheers
Jim

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