The winter months of November - February are known for their pleasant weather. In February or March each year, the Shwedagon Festival is held in Yangon. If you don't mind a bit of heat, visiting during Yangon's dry season between March and May is also an option. Rainy season is between June and October, …

Upon entering Myanmar your passport has to be valid for at least six months beyond the date of intended departure. Travellers from the US, EU, Canada, Australia and Britain all require a visa upon entering the country. The easiest way is to apply online for an eVisa. All other nationalities are advised to check …

Yangon International Airport is relatively small and located 17 kilometres from the city. No lengthy waits at immigration or for baggage means that the visitor can be through in 10 to 15 minutes. In the tradition of older Asian airports, there is a throng of ‘helpful’ people waiting to take you to hotels, taxis and …

You can easily walk around the city, but you can also catch a so called trishaw, a rickshaw tricycle, or bus. Both are very cheap, though buses are safer, nonetheless very chaotic and …

Taxi is the easiest way to get around the city. There are plenty of City Taxis, which are mostly very old Toyotas running way beyond their expected lifespan. Cars vary in quality from bad to very bad, and common faults include bad steering, bad suspension and parts which fall off. Some cars have all …

There are plenty of pharmacies around the city, denoted by a large green cross. Mingalar Pharmacy is located …

Your hotel can help you if you want to send a post card. General opening hours are from 9.30am - 4.30pm on weekdays and from 9.30am - 12.30pm on Saturdays. The Yangon General Post …

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220 Volt with the British plug. Any visitor other than from the United Kingdom will need an …