What should you pay attention to when traveling to Myanmar?

Instructions for traveling in Myanmar:

1. Customs: Foreign tourists can bring US dollars into Myanmar, but US dollars exceeding 2,000 yuan generally need to be declared at customs. Bringing valuables into Myanmar requires customs declaration to facilitate smooth exit in the future. Jewelry, jade, and exquisite Buddha statues purchased in Myanmar must be accompanied by a receipt to facilitate inspection and exit. 2. Weather: The average temperature throughout the year in Myanmar is approximately 26-36 degrees Celsius. The whole year is divided into dry season and rainy season. The dry season is from October to April. The dry season is Myanmar's prime tourist season, with sunny weather. Tourists need to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hats and other items. The rainy season is from May to early September. There is a lot of rain in southern Myanmar such as Yangon, so tourists are advised to bring rain gear. 3. Time difference: Myanmar is 1 hour and 30 minutes behind Beijing time (for example, Beijing time is 9:30, then Myanmar time is 8:00).

4. Public security: Myanmar is a Buddhist country where all people believe in religion. The public security situation is good and the crime rate is low. Except for the Golden Triangle area where Myanmar, Thailand and Laos meet, tourists can travel with confidence. However, caution is still an essential quality for a mature traveler. It is best not to show money and other things to people and people. Especially Chinese people who like to carry large amounts of cash should be more self-disciplined. Remember not to wander in remote places with few people at night to avoid getting into trouble.

5. Clothing: Because the temperature in Myanmar is relatively high throughout the year, tourists should mainly wear light, cool and comfortable summer clothes. Visitors are advised to bring their own toothpaste, toothbrush, slippers and toiletries. Women can wear skirts, but not shorts. Visitors to Myitkyina and Inle Lake are advised to bring a piece of fleece outdoor clothing, because those places are on the Myanmar plateau and have large temperature differences between morning and evening. ?

6. Taxes: When tourists depart from Yangon, Mandalay and other international airports, they need to purchase a departure tax of US$10 per person, which can be purchased at the airport. There is no need to purchase airport tax when taking domestic flights in Myanmar.

7. Language: Burmese is the official language and English is the common language. However, the quality of English teaching in Myanmar cannot be complimented. There are many Chinese in Yangon, Mandalay and other cities, and they can communicate in Chinese. However, the English of Myanmar taxi drivers is very poor, and they need to be patient and slow to communicate simply. When you meet a Chinese-looking hotel staff or driver, it is best to try speaking in Chinese before speaking English to avoid everyone struggling.

8. Medicines: Myanmar’s medical care is relatively backward. Tourists are advised to bring some medicines to prevent and treat heatstroke, as well as antidiarrheal medicines, band-aids, cold medicines, etc. ?

9. Voltage: The voltage in Myanmar is 220-230V, the same as in China, but the sockets are only consistent with those in some hotels and do not need to be converted. Most hotels require converters. The sockets in Myanmar are generally divided into 3 types, so be sure to bring your own travel-sized universal plug adapter.

Three items of flat head, commonly used in high-end hotels

Two items of round head, German standard (European standard), commonly used in ordinary or high-end hotels

Three items of round head (South African standard)

10. Communication: Myanmar’s communication is backward, and mobile phones are rarely used. As of January 2011, Chinese mobile phones cannot roam in Myanmar, and only CDMA local mobile phone cards can be installed on Chinese mobile phones of the same standard. However, CDMA cards are difficult to buy, so the mobile phones brought by Chinese tourists can only be used as mobile phones. The watch is used. You can make international long-distance calls in hotels and Internet cafes in Myanmar, but the rates are very expensive. Unless necessary, I suggest you save your talk until you return to your country.

11. Currency: The currency unit of Myanmar is KYAT, and the Chinese pronunciation is: "KYAT". RMB cannot be exchanged or used in Myanmar. Foreign tourists basically use US dollars in Myanmar. The exchange rate in January 2011 was 1 USD: about 820-850 KYAT. U.S. dollars can be exchanged for kyats in hotels in Myanmar, and in urban restaurants. The exchange rate in southern cities such as Yangon is more cost-effective than in Mandalay, Bagan, etc. The worst is in pure tourist areas such as Inle Lake. 1 dollar can only be exchanged for 800 bases - yeah. The most cost-effective one is at Aung San Market in Yangon, where you can exchange it for 1:900.

Please remember: Myanmar people only use the new version of the U.S. dollar, and the old version will generally be rejected or lose a lot in exchange rate. U.S. dollars that look very wrinkled and old are useless paper in Myanmar, and no one will exchange them with you.

12. Shopping: Myanmar’s characteristic souvenirs are mainly handmade lacquerware, rubies, sapphires, jade, antiques and seafood. If you are passing through Yangon, going to Aung San Market for free shopping is the best choice. Aung San Market has a wide variety of products at reasonable prices, so you can bargain aggressively. Mandalay is famous for its Burmese string puppets and teak wood crafts; Bagan's sand paintings have a strong Theravada Buddhist charm; and in Inle Lake, clothes and scarves woven with lotus root silk are very popular among tourists.

13. Etiquette: Myanmar is a Buddhist country and a country that is very friendly to Chinese tourists. Myanmar's folk customs are simple, and tourists must abide by Buddhist etiquette. They need to take off their shoes and wear neat clothes when entering all temples. Women must wear long pants and skirts to enter the temple. Special reminder from Shenyou.com: On any occasion, avoid making disrespectful remarks about Buddhism, never make any disrespectful remarks about the Myanmar military government, and do not participate in discussions about the Myanmar government by Western tourists.

Myanmar is still a semi-open country. Except for the central Yangon, Mandalay, Pagan, Inle Lake and TAUNGGYI regions, foreign tourists who do not travel with a group must first travel to other places. Apply for a TRAVEL PERMIT, otherwise it will be considered illegal.