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post Sep 15 2016, 02:27 PM

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QUOTE(adele123 @ Sep 15 2016, 12:35 PM)
Btw, to you and others who have been to myanmar...

How's food in Myanmar compared to vietnam, other sea countries and malaysia?

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Mohinga are best gila. BBQ street at Yangon are ok; Taste not the best but environment are good.
999 Shan Noodle Shop are excellent.

Myanmar people are good in noodle dish. biggrin.gif

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post Nov 16 2016, 09:46 AM

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QUOTE(gr8fr8 @ Nov 15 2016, 09:10 PM)
Is Myanmar worth to visit, especially for all those fees I have been reading online, that you need to pay while you are there?

Zone fees, temple fees, and even camera fees?

I read that it is cheaper to apply via agent vs e-visa and it is in KL. Is there any agent in Penang? Can a foreigner apply through our agent here too?
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Myammar give me most headeace was USD.
They only accept new usd bill. One lipat, one dot of dirty they reject.

I go Myammar, I take care usd more than i take care my belonging. All usd i put inside a bubblewrap type letter.

Never nwver put ur usd inside wallet.


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post Nov 16 2016, 03:16 PM

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QUOTE(sickx @ Nov 16 2016, 01:48 PM)
wow. that strict? even at official bank counters? I already lipat my dollars and keep it in my drawer though  ohmy.gif
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ALL USD must in pristine condition. make sure all US Dollar have blue stripe.
All USD that Pre 2006 (Serial Number CB) will rejected no matter how good was it.

You already lipat ur dollar.... now you got 50 / 50 chances only.


Myammar was good country but the money really headache!!!
When Myammar people change balance kyat noted back to you during taxi ride or shopping or eating.
Make sure those Kyat currency note was in good condition. I kena once koyak one...and Myammar people no accept it.....wtf....rugi!!!


When you leaving the country...U have to change back all Kyat to USD at Airport. Make sure all your Kyat was good condition.....if not...you GG !!! Can bring those kyat back to Malaysia jadi toilet paper.


Just take care your currency note like you take care your car / wife / GF

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post Nov 18 2016, 05:41 PM

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QUOTE(gaeria84 @ Nov 18 2016, 10:04 AM)
Feb is busy but not as busy as the months before it. If you have only a week and more or less have a planned route/itinerary, there's nothing wrong with booking in advance. Do note you'll still be able to find accommodation without a booking during busy months, but it just means that you may not get the place/room/price of your choice.

Transport isn't much of a problem in Myanmar, no worries. However like accommodation, the popular companies (JJ Express for example) sell out the fastest, and if this isn't a concern for you, then you can just walk in to buy when you're there
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I taking new bus company called Elite Express. All brand new scania bus. I booked ticket through those travel agency company at Yangon.
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post Nov 20 2016, 11:54 AM

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QUOTE(adele123 @ Nov 20 2016, 10:25 AM)
Just checking cause Myanmar seems off compared to other indo china country. Long trips are those sleeper bus type, yes?
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Night bus have 3 type , sleeper or normal or Vip
I taking normal type, also very comfortable and every seat have power socket and mini LED entertainment screen.
Complimentary drink and snack. blanket.



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post Nov 20 2016, 09:08 PM

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QUOTE(wyen @ Nov 20 2016, 12:55 PM)
Has anyone book air tickets through Yangon Airways? I tried to send email but no reply. Going Yangon on Next feb, or perhaps can i buy it at counter in airport the moment we reach airport? Or any ticket agent in KL? Thanks
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You sure want to fly domestic inside Yangon? It will cost you 300 USD 2 way ticket to Bagan.

For me it doest worth it.

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post Nov 21 2016, 07:09 PM

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QUOTE(adele123 @ Nov 21 2016, 04:28 PM)
Plan my trip as below. I anticipate overnight buses from hsipaw to inle, inle to bagan, bagan to yangon.

any comments from those who has been there?

1 Wed 08/02/2017 Mandalay
2 Thu 09/02/2017 Mandalay
3 Fri 10/02/2017 Mandalay
4 Sat 11/02/2017 Hsipaw
5 Sun 12/02/2017 Hsipaw
6 Mon 13/02/2017 Inle
7 Tue 14/02/2017 Inle
8 Wed 15/02/2017 Inle
9 Thu 16/02/2017 Bagan
10 Fri 17/02/2017 Bagan
11 Sat 18/02/2017 Bagan
12 Sun 19/02/2017 Yangon
13 Mon 20/02/2017 Yangon
14 Tue 21/02/2017 Yangon
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I only been Mandalay , Bagan and Yangon.
Btw, Gaeria84 blog will help you alot.
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post Nov 23 2016, 10:18 PM

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QUOTE(wyen @ Nov 23 2016, 08:20 PM)
I'm going for 1way instead. The rest I use day and night bus. Opt for 1 time using flight to save time and not too tiring as well
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For me not worth. Becasue Express bus at Myammar are comfortable specially JJ Express & Elite Express
Even one way flight also cost 200 USD.

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post Dec 27 2016, 04:03 PM

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QUOTE(adele123 @ Dec 27 2016, 01:00 PM)
How's the reliability? biggrin.gif i think to save myself some trouble, i need to fly at least once in myanmar.
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Near the junction with Maha Bandoola Road
''OK Discovery Travels Tours''
China town Tower 11 Floor

Yangon > Bagan > Yangon Air Ticket. 298USD

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post Dec 27 2016, 04:37 PM

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QUOTE(gaeria84 @ Dec 27 2016, 03:22 PM)
Return?  hmm.gif
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Return Ticket. Yangon to Bagan then Bagan back to Yangon.
Find those Chinese travel agency. they can get very cheap ticket compare to Internet.
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post Dec 27 2016, 04:37 PM

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QUOTE(gaeria84 @ Dec 27 2016, 03:22 PM)
Return?  hmm.gif
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Return Ticket. Yangon to Bagan then Bagan back to Yangon.
Find those Chinese travel agency. they can get very cheap ticket compare to Internet.
In chinese world, nothing cannot be solve by money one biggrin.gif biggrin.gif

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post Dec 27 2016, 05:15 PM

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QUOTE(gaeria84 @ Dec 27 2016, 03:46 PM)
rm 1.3k return ticket for yangon - bagan.. naise  sweat.gif
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Flying are very expensive in Mymmar, train also very expensive.
Some people cannot take long journey bus due to motion sickness. No choice , have to flight.
Actually consider cheap if compare buy at airline website it self.

If Air Bagan buy through website, one way need 230 USD already. 2 way ticket minimum 500USD
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post Mar 24 2017, 08:53 AM

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QUOTE(sk41 @ Mar 23 2017, 10:28 PM)
so I have to change MYR to USD here & then change to Kyat in Yangon?
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One important note here:
Make sure all your USD Dollar are new , no damage , Perfect condition note.
Never ever ever ever fold your USD in your wallet. Any USD has been fold, center have folding line, 70% they won't accept

ALL USD note older than 2008 won't be accept.
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post Mar 24 2017, 12:13 PM

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QUOTE(sk41 @ Mar 24 2017, 09:53 AM)
You mean the money changer?
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Yes.

When you change your money in Malaysia to USD. make sure you get the New USD without any damage one.
When you reach Myanmar, Money Changer over there only accept new USD. Hotel Reception for Room deposit also new usd.
Myanmar people are very strictly to New and perfect condition USD only.

My story was this way, I change 700 USD at Malaysia. 500 USD I put in wallet, (standard wallet) Fold up type. Another 200 USD I put inside Envelop as emergency backup. When I reach Yangon Airport money charger, All my 500 USD in wallet cannot be accepted due to hold up, A line on center of USD.
Lucky I still got that 200 USD perfect condition inside envelop.

My 7 days trip to Myanmar with 700 USD should be luxury style....End up become 200 USD backpacker style.... mad.gif

One more thing was when you received Kyat, make sure your kyat are good condition also.
I faced once during paying bill with kyat, because some of the kyat are badly condition, they not accept it. When coming back to Malaysia, those bad condition kyat also not been accepted by money charger. End up I back to Malaysia with few 1000 and 5000 bad condition kyat

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post Mar 26 2017, 11:21 AM

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QUOTE(sk41 @ Mar 24 2017, 08:30 PM)
is it the same case with SGD or EURO?
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Those money changer in Yangon, they very strictly to foreigners Money. it have to be perfect condition like newly printed out from factory.
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post Nov 20 2017, 10:04 AM

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QUOTE(acevent @ Nov 20 2017, 09:00 AM)
Hello, anyone know how to apply Myanmar Visa? Is it at Myanmar Embassy? How much?
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You can refer:
http://meimeichu.com/asia/myanmar/apply-my...for-malaysians/
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post Jan 12 2018, 12:09 PM

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QUOTE(ISFJ @ Jan 12 2018, 09:53 AM)
Just got back from one week in Myanmar. Love the adventure to bits! Thanks for indirectly making my trip a success  biggrin.gif
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How was the restriction on USD? Still only accept brand new USD?
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post Sep 26 2018, 08:43 AM

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QUOTE(watabakiu @ Sep 26 2018, 07:04 AM)
Driving there left hand side or right hand side?
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Myammar car are funny.
Driving on Right lane but car steering was on left (Same as Malaysia)
Passenger sitting at front next to Driver(Right Side) getting down from car are extremely dangerous!!! due to driving on right lane
Bus are most dangerous! Getting down may hit by car!!

But recently Myammar Govt bringing new proper bus, doors on left and driver on right side.


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post Sep 26 2018, 10:06 AM

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QUOTE(watabakiu @ Sep 26 2018, 07:59 AM)
But Malaysian cars car steering is on right?
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Malaysia
Steering on Right but u drive on Left Lane (Faced North Direction)
But Maymmar Steering on Right but drive on Right Lane (Faced North Direction) [US Style]




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post Sep 26 2018, 12:21 PM

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QUOTE(watabakiu @ Sep 26 2018, 10:03 AM)
Crazy weh! Now have to think again whether to drive there or naik cab
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New Generation car will be same as US. Left side Steering already. If u plan to rent car at Myanmar, you need IDP

If you taking Cab, New Generation Cab will be Left Steering & Passenger sit on Right side, So get down from car more safe. But Yangon still got alot old generation car which as I stated. You as passenger will sitting on Left side, everytime you get down from car will be extremely dangerous.. biggrin.gif


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