is it the same case with SGD or EURO?

Hmm, you were kinda unlucky in this. I received and used many 100, 200, 500 & 1000 notes which were in pretty poor condition, very soiled notes. But they were accepted by the locals when I bought food and etc. But I was careful about keeping newer looking notes when I exchanged at yangon airport, when I came back to Malaysia. Used up soiled notes first. Exchanged everything back to usd when I came back.

Those money changer in Yangon, they very strictly to foreigners Money. it have to be perfect condition like newly printed out from factory.

thank you for the tips

actually in yangon airport, there's one money changer that accept MYR last time when I went there in november.

I think not so strict now. Notes with small imperfections still lepas. Doesn't have to be perfectly spotless, just make sure no tears or folds or very dirty

Ofc, it varies from money changer to money changer. Got a few at the airport, can try the next booth if they don't want

Worst case scenario, use that USD to pay for tours and ask the tour agency to return your change in kyat. The rate they give is more competitive than money changer

This post has been edited by gaeria84: Mar 27 2017, 10:40 AM

yep, still there. but there rate is quite low

Hi, I'm currently planning my itinerary for my Myanmar trip in January 2018. I have the following in mind:

Day 1: Morning flight to Yangon, take overnight bus (JJ Express) to Bagan
Day 2: Bagan
Day 3: Bagan, take overnight bus (Bagan Min Thar Express) to Inle Lake
Day 4: Inle Lake
Day 5: Inle Lake, take overnight bus (JJ Express) back to Yangon
Day 6: Yangon
Day 7: Flight back to Malaysia

Will the arrangement be too hectic for sightseeing? I'm avoiding domestic flights at all costs because of the price, and I am flying in/out to/from Yangon instead of Mandalay as I got my Yangon return flight tickets at a very cheap price with my AirAsia Big Points (RM198/pax).

Thank you very much in advance for your kind replies

Nope, it's actually quite doable with your current planning

If you want some information on timing, you can refer here: http://gaeria84.blogspot.com/search/label/Myanmar

Yes I do use your blog as a reference, thanks for all the valuable information! I shall proceed to booking for accommodation based on my itinerary since January is a peak season for Myanmar travels.

The bus for me was very exhausting (couldn't sleep well in the bus for me).
For me, I used two days to explore the whole Bagan (on electric scooter)..
In Yangon, you probably would stopby at the Shwe Dagon and Gem Market for souvenirs.

Thank you very much for your recommendation! Kinda regret not slotting in more days for my Myanmar travels I do hope I'd be able to withstand the overnight bus rides this time around, had a bad experience with overnight train before this.

If you plan to go again, if you want you could go other areas (less tourist) where it is an eye opener. I went to Golden Rock and the ride up was a once-in-a-lifetime thing..

hi,
We r 4 people that take AA from/to Yangon next yr.
I looking for a travel agency which can arrange tours for us.
Anyone can suggest reliable travel agency in Yangon?
Thanks

hi me to.
Honestly I am now talking to a Myanmar local transporter . He suggest us ( 8 pax) 2 routes.

hi,
can share info & intinerary?
tq

Hi Dear
You have 8 Days in
Myanmar.
Here is my itinerary
Day 1 pick up from airport
after visit city yangon
Days 2 Yangon to Naypyidaw by car 4 hour
just over night stop
Days 3 Naypyidaw to inle via pindaya cave.
Days 4 Inle lake sightseeing by boat
Days 5 Inle to bagan by car (6 hour drive)
Days 6 Bagan city one day tour
Days 7 Bagan to yangon by car (8 hour drive)
Days 8 Yangon Hotel to airport departure

We have big van for 8 people with good a/c
it is just itinerary
i have also.another itinerary
different town
but inle and bagan is more inportant for tourist

Hi,
Thanks for share info.
Wah...long 8 days. I just need 5D4N. haha
How about Golden Rock? I just ask.
Inle lake or Bagan nice?

inle lake or bagan off cause nice but it is far away from Yangon. I think maybe need to take about 7 hours by car. If you want to know more of Myanmar you can try to join those Myanmar backpack group in FB. They are so many travellers out there. They might give you a helping hand

what name of Myanmar backpack FB?
thanks.