General information
Car Hire Rates & Air Fare
Should I use Car or domestic flight when visiting between cities in
Myanmar?
Our best answer is “Just make sure with your own decision”!
Check with above example of compare table. And, why not we reference to
our land-form of Myanmar, Shall we?
East to Shan Plateau Lime mountain ranges some with hair-pin curves,
North to the High Land and Monson forested area, West coasts Where is
divided by the Arakan mountain ranges, middle – The flat plain, and down
south to the narrow and uneven landscape, I would suggest as follow:
1. East in Shan State – no dust, cool weather
year round, fresh air too, famous idyllic Inle lake and see
Shan, Pa-O, Akar tribes etc.. You can even visit to northeastern Myanmar
and China Border! Answer is yes! You should use car when you are in Shan
State.
2. Northern Myanmar – For those really enjoy soft and hard adventure,
you need to get to the Myitkyina by plane first! Then, you’re off to go
wild!!
3. Western Myanmar – To Famous Ngapali Beach, Only by schedule flight in
the high season September to February.
4. Central Myanmar - Depend, car and train cut across some typical town
and can meet with local people, but takes approximately 14hours. Or, you
can be more comfort with domestic plane and can reach to Mandalay in one
hour!
5. South – To the famous balancing boulder “Golden Rock” of-course by
car in 4hours drive and more down to south, some area not really ready
for tourist.
6. Yangon and environ – Should use car so that you can have more time
for sightseeing and shopping around.
7. To beaches near to Yangon – Only car can access and take you
approximately 4-5 hours.
Food
Many good restaurants in Yangon. Myanmar food and Chinese food are popular throughout the country. Myanmar food is influenced by the Indian and Chinese cuisines. European food is available in most tourist centers and hotels.
Hotels Many hotels in Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan and Inle. The range of hotel quality extends from local guest houses to 5 star accommodation.
Currency
FIT ( Foreign Independent Travelers ) are no more require
to exchange US $ 200 FEC (Foreign Exchange Certificate) on arrival at the airport. FEC can be changed into Myanmar kyats at market rates of Authorized Money Changers.
1 US $ = 1 FEC
FEC notes : 1, 5, 10, 20
Kyat notes : 1, 5, 10, 20, 45, 50, 90, 100, 200, 500, 1000
Coins : K100, K50, K10, K5, K1 and Pya (cent) 50
Payments can be made in FEC (US$) for Trains, Flights, Hotels, some Restaurants and Entrance Fees.
Religion
Over 85% of the Myanmar People embrace Theravada Buddhism. Others follow Christianity, Islam, Hinduism or Animism.
Climate
Myanmar has tropical weather with three seasons. The Dry Season runs from mid-February to mid May. The Rainy Season which comes with the South-West Monsoon lasts from mid-May to mid-October. The Cold Season is from November to February. But dry zone like Mandalay and Bagan do not get much rain even in the rainy season. The best time to visit Myanmar is from October to February when the temperature is moderate and dry. In summer, the temperature rises to about 40 degree celsious with much sunshine.
