Why Right Now is the Time to Visit Myanmar. It's a nation on the cusp of great change, and there's never been a better time to go than right now.
Find out why T+L has annointed it "Destination of the Year. " You might not want to go to Myanmar yet. You might want to wait until the country, formerly Burma, becomes a full-fledged democracy, possibly led by Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize and icon of righteous courage. You might want to wait until the Muslim problem settles down, and until the armed conflict with minority ethnic groups is resolved. You might hold out for utopia, as lots of Myanmar’s citizens appear to be doing. Best time to visit Myanmar (Burma) - weather by month - climate. Although Burma has two distinct seasons – dry and wet – you can visit the country throughout the year.
That being said, at the peak of the wet season some regions become inaccessible and some, such as Ngapali Beach, close altogether in preparation for the high winds and heavy rainfall that batter the coast annually. Like much of South-East Asia, Burma’s dry season runs from October through to May and the wet season from May/June through to early October, when the south-west monsoon starts to blow. Blogging about Myanmar (Burma): Ngapali Beach. Day 17: We made a reservation (with confirmation), really!
In our previous hotel we met an older couple, Sue and William from the UK, who needed a ride to the airport at the same time we did. So we shared a taxi. Easy piecy, 18.000K. They picked us up at our hotel at 7.30am (early!!) Like all the other flights we took, we had great fun at the airport...uuuhhhh airport? The lady behind the reception had no idea who we were. What the actual problem was, I still don't know, but after quit a bit of hassle we got our 50$ bungalow without twin beds which we specifically requested! We explored the surroundings a bit and went to the nearest village, Thandwe. For sunset we met Simon in his posh hotel named 'Bayview', next door to our backpack kind of place. We sat down at his beach bar and watched the sunset while nipping on our 5$ cocktails. That night we slept very bad. No more of this: Or blankets on the roof,..like that will help...yeah right! Day 18: It's all about finding the right place.
Bagan travel guide. Bagan Bagan is an area in the Central region of Myanmar.
Understand[edit] Abandoned paya at Bagan Bagan, located on the banks of the Ayeyarwady (Irrawaddy) River, is home to the largest and densest concentration of Buddhist temples, pagodas, stupas and ruins in the world with many dating from the 11th and 12th centuries. The shape and construction of each building is highly significant in Buddhism with each component part taking on spiritual meaning. With regards to tour comparison between this immense archeological site and the other significant archeological gem of Southeast Asia, the Angkor sites, this analogy may be helpful: Angkor ruins are like a Chinese Lauriat banquet where food is presented in spectacular servings with a suspenseful wait between items which are hidden beneath curtains of forests.
Another analogy between Angkor and Bagan Sites when distinguishing temple structures is through their stupa and spire shapes. Yangon Shopping - Where to Shop and What to Buy in Yangon. Yangon Markets Bogyoke Aung San Market Formerly known as Scott Market, named after Municipal Commissioner C.
Scott, it was later renamed to honour General Aung San. This is the most famous and popular local market in Yangon. Myanmar pocket guide,Myanamr guide book , guide book myanmar,myanmar guide,your guide book in Myanmar(burma), what's to do in Myanmar(burma), where to go in yangon , Myanmr (burma), traveling in Myamarm, Myanmar culture, myanmar traditional, myanmar food, Shopping In Yangon there are countless shopping options for visitors to choose from.
The most interesting products on sale for visitors include textiles, clothes, silverware, lacquer ware, jewelry, and handicrafts. Myanmar is famous for the production of precious gems such as ruby, sapphire and jade, and thus there are many gem & jewelry shops all around Yangon. In the local markets, and when buying from street vendors, bargaining is expected.
But be aware that tourists will be charged higher prices to begin with. Local Markets Bogyoke Aung San Market. Shopping in Yangon: We’re talking MALLS! - MyanmarBurma.com. Shopping is always a part of the vacation experience no matter where in the world you visit, and Myanmar (Burma) is no different. image source from: Taw Win Centre One might expect to haggle at a market stall rather than wander the plush halls of a mall in Myanmar (Burma).
You may think you haven’t got a chance of getting some of your brand name shampoo here, that the only things you’re going to end up buying are souvenirs and ethnic jewelry. There are fewer shopping malls Yangon in comparison to other Asian cities. On a positive note, this means there is less of a “global market” feel to shopping, but for those looking for a Western shopping experience this is not the greatest of news. Here are our the top 5 malls in Yangon: Dagon Shopping Centre You know it’s up and coming when there is an internet café inside!