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 Yangon (Myanmar)

Yangon  formerly Rangoon, was the capital of Myanmar. The city is an amalgamation of British, Burmese, Chinese, and Indian influences, and is known for its colonial architecture, which although decaying, remains an almost unique example of a 19th-century British colonial capital. New high-rise buildings were constructed from the 1990s as the government began to allow private investment.Yangon has the largest number of colonial buildings in Southeast Asia.The many shady parks and beautiful lakes have earned a reputation as the garden city of the east.
Quick facts

  • Visa process:

    Type of visa: Visa on arrival

    Fee: USD 45

    Departure tax: USD 10

    Processing time: 15 Days

    Documents required:

    1. Scanned copies of passport
    2. Return air tickets

  • Voltage: 220V

  • Time zone: UTC +6:30 hours

  • ISD code: +95

  • Currency: Kyat (MMK) 1Indian rupee (INR) is approximately 0.12037(MMK).


  • How to get there:

    Yangon International Airport (Mingladon) (RGN): It is located approximately 30 minutes north of the city centre. It contains both international and domestic terminals. The easiest way to get to and from the airport to the city is by taxi . There are direct flights to RGN from Hong Kong, Doha, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Gaya, Kolkata, Kunming and Taipei. International Airlines servicing RGN include Thai Airways, Bangkok Air, Korean Airlines, Silk Air and Air India.


  • When to visit:

    The best time to visit Yangon is from January to March.


  • Distance(s):

    Pathein           190 km
    Bago                60 km
    Taukkyan          35 km


  • By Road:

    There are two highway bus terminals, one known as Dagon Ayeyar Highway,  Bus Terminal in Hlaing Tharyar Township, which is mainly for the buses going to the Ayeyarwaddy Division. The other terminal is Aung Mingalar Highway Bus Terminal, which is for the buses tot the cities and towns of the whole country, except the Ayeyarwaddy Division.


  • By Rail:

    There are several train lines that connect Yangon to the rest of Burma. Several trains daily connect Yangon to Mandalay via Bago with connections to Bagan and the Inle Lake area at Thazi. There is also a direct train line between Yangon and Bagan.


  • By Air:

    Yangon International Airport is available for both International and Domestic Flights. Domestic flight carriers are (1) Myanma Airways (2) Air Bagan (3) Air Mandalay and (4) Yangon Airways.


  • By Water:

    Boat services are available for Ayeyarwaddy Delta region. Tickets are available at Lan Thit Jetty in Seikkan Township.

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    Tips:

  • Travel Tips:

     Advisable to take normal precautions such as keeping valuables out of view and avoiding poorly lit and low-trafficked areas at night.

     Visitors are advised to keep up to date with political developments as violent clashes between the police and democracy supporters have been known to occur.

     Visitors should take necessary precautions against HIV infection.

     Use of sun block whenever you’re outdoors is advised.

     Visitors were required to exchange their currency into Foreign Exchange Certificates (FECs) for use during their stay in the country.

     Visitors are advised not to change money on the black market.


  • Tourist Offices:

    Tourist Information Offices
    77-91 Sule Pagoda Road,
    Yangon.
    (Tel: 95-1-252859)


  • Must do:

     Visitors are expected to respect religious practices and sites, and local traditions. Shoes should be removed before entering a temple and when entering someone’s home.

     Visitors are advised to visit the historic and religious places.

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