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Yangon is the largest city in Myanmar, and one of the most popular destinations for international tourists. Foreign nationals traveling to Yangon need to meet Myanmar’s entry conditions, this may include applying for a visa. This page explains the visa requirements for Yangon and how to complete the online application. Yangon visa: Is It Necessary? Most foreigners need a visa to visit Yangon. The Yangon visa requirements are the same as those for the rest of Myanmar visa requirements. Over 100 nationalities can get a visa for Yangon online. Tourists who wish to see Yangon can fill out the online application form to request a Burma visa. The eVisa system is 100% online. Applicants do not need to visit an embassy or visa application center at any point. Tourist and business eVisa for visiting Yangon There are 2 different types of eVisas for Yangon: tourist and business. Tourist visas are for vacations and sightseeing. The Myanmar tourist visa is valid for stays of up to 28 days. The Myan...

A trace of past time through remaining buildings Amy Whenever you hear the name of Myanmar, Yangon is one of the most attached and familiar name if you have been to Myanmar. Yangon is the most bustling and urbanized moreover you cannot enter through the country without passing it as it is the international gateway. It was formerly known as Rangoon and is a place of variety of attractions of parks, lakes, pagodas and especially enchanting colonial and heritage buildings. It is more crowded and populated than any other cities across the country however it still exists a home for more than a hundred of impressed architectural buildings having interesting backgrounds. The modern history of Yangon can be traced through its colonial-era buildings and the imprint of the past is indelibly marked on the life cycle of each remaining structure, The stories of these buildings are intimately entwined with the people who built them, the memories of those who lived and worked within them, and the rea...

With the ethnic diversity of 135 groups, Myanmar has about 100 languages spoken throughout the country. They represent four major language families (Sino-Tibetan, Austro-Asiatic, Tai–Kadai, and Indo-European). If you are looking for which languages are spoken in Myanmar, please find the answer here. The official language of Myanmar Burmese is taught in schools across the country. The official language of Myanmar is Burmese. Burmese is the mother tongue of millions of Bamar people – the biggest ethnic group in Myanmar. It is also spoken by the Mon ethnic minority group and some other minority ethnic groups in Myanmar. Therefore, Burmese becomes the most widely spoken language in the country. In addition, Burmese is spoken in Bangladesh, Malaysia, Thailand, and the U.S. The total Burmese-speaking population of the world is estimated at slightly above 33 million people (in 2017). Another 10 million people speak it as a second language, particularly ethnic minorities in Myanmar and neighb...

Jim Davis I am an ardent traveller and most of the time I like travelling alone. Travelling alone is a pleasure if you love your company. You can go anywhere you want, eat anything you want and plan a trip according to your whims and fancies. I recently came back from a solo vacation in the mysterious land of Myanmar. The fortnight that I spent in the country was a life-altering experience for me. I hadn’t seen such warmth in the local people. I was welcomed with warm smiles, invited into their homes with open arms and given the right kind of advice that helped me enjoy a trip of a lifetime. Read on to know why my experience in Myanmar was unforgettable and some other things about my trip. The Friendly Locals The locals of Myanmar were some of the friendliest people I have ever met in any country. With their help, I had no problems roaming around the country. Most of them didn’t speak English, but that didn’t stop me from communicating with them. We spoke through sign language and cl...

Bogyoke Aung San Market Located in the heart of Yangon, Bogyoke Aung San Market, also known as Scott Market, a 70 year old market sprawls over a couple of levels along Bogyoke Aung San Road. Arguably, it is the most renowned tourist market and a pleasant shopping experience. Your Myanmar trip will be delightful because it will give you a great chance to shop for handicrafts, food, and jewelry while chatting with locals. You can also bargain for the best prices if you spot something you like. There are some 2,000 shops here selling anything from souvenirs to their famed lacquerware, Shan shoulder bags, puppets, slippers and gems.Bogyoke Aung San Market Theingyi Zay (Market), Latha township Theingyi Zay (Zay or Zei is the Myanmar word for Market), a sprawling market in Latha township is one of Yangon’s most goregous quarters and arguably one of the most unique market in Asia. The Theingyi Zay should not be missed on your itinerary in Yangon. Not only is the food outstanding bu...

With Myanmar opening to the outside world, visitors are discovering a cuisine that's been largely hidden from sight for the past 50 years. With an emphasis on rich, predominately savory/salty flavors, influences from South and Southeast Asia and a repertoire of ingredients not found in any other cuisine, there's much to discover. As in most of Southeast Asia, Myanmar restaurants and stalls tend to specialize in a single dish or culinary style. For a comprehensive taste of the cuisine, we've chosen these 10 Burmese dishes and snacks . Every visitor to the country should seek them out. 1. Tea leaf salad Lephet thoke can be a meal, snack or appetizer. Perhaps the most famed Burmese food is lephet -- fermented tea leaves. The tart leaves are eaten on their own, typically as dessert, but they're also served in the form of lephet thoke, a salad of pickled tea leaves. To make the dish, the sour, slightly bitter leaves are mixed by hand with shredded ca...

In 2011, after 15 years of a tourism boycott to avoid aiding the oppressive military junta, Myanmar opened its doors to visitors. The country, now with a democratically elected government, is improving its tourism infrastructure but still struggles to cope with the huge influx of visitors. If you’re thinking of backpacking Myanmar, these tips will help you maximise your stay in this culturally rich nation with some of the most hospitable people you’re ever likely to encounter. 1. Book ahead Although new hotels are popping up at an increasing rate, there is still a shortage of accommodation in the most popular destinations in Myanmar. Standards are generally lower and prices higher than in other Southeast Asian countries, so be prepared so spend a little extra and do some research to find recommended places. Dorms are sometimes available, and range from about $10–20. Low-key guesthouse rooms go for $15–30 (though the lower end is usually fairly shabby), while mid-range ...

Myanmar is an enigmatic land blessed with beautiful and idyllic landscapes throughout the country. People might never run out of choices of where to travel in Myanmar . But for the first-time travelers, it’s best to get recommendations of the top destinations before they go. Get to know the top five places to visit in Myanmar ! 1: Inle Lake This is the second largest lake in Myanmar, in the Shan State. Inle is known as a paradise lake in Myanmar in which people enjoy the peaceful and nature-friendly lifestyle with the unique leg-rowing style. The lake itself owns the absolute peace and beauty which is hard to find elsewhere. Simply sightseeing the sceneries, sunrise, and sunset over the Inle creates the memorable experience. Interestingly, the tourists often stop at Nyaung Shwe to hire a boat and enjoy the boat trip around the majestic Inle Lake. The cruising time enriches your knowledge about the fishermen’s life in the local floating villages as well as many flattering corner...

On the 50 years of ASEAN- Penny Wong will convey a verbal expression on Wednesday to the Myanmar Institute of Strategic and International Studies. She will say, “The region has enjoyed remarkable stability for the past half century, and while economic co-operation remains a work in progress, considerable progress has been made in combating transnational crime, counter-terrorism, drug trafficking and money laundering.” She will defend regarding the remarkable achievement in building the regional and global factor in the political and judicious domain for the South East Asian Nations. Wong says, “ Those who have acquire a measure of impatience with ASEAN, for its avoidance of disagreement, have something of a point. ” “While tension may be kept under the carpet, as they were in 1967, they still need to be dealt with, as they also were in 1967.” To involve great powers like US and China in neutral territory- tactful podium is been formed. This diplomatic stage h...

This land isn’t only fascinated by the romantic scenery but also attracts visitors by the simple beauty of the indigenous people. Life, though still difficult, but they always cheerful and hospitable.   Myanmar travel isn’t only an excursion at rivers, temples but also can learn about the history, culture and cuisine. This is an opportunity for you to immerse myself in the magical waters of Buddhist.   Yangon, Myanmar’s heart Although power is transferred to the new capital Naypyidaw, Yangon remains the largest city of Myanmar. No shadow of the skyscrapers, the bustling shopping district, Yangon nostalgic with countless temples, lakes, parks … and a number of bars, cafes, housing colonial architecture remaining such as “City Hall”.   Travel to Yangon, Myanmar. You should visit the famous Shwedagon Pagoda, located between the most sacred area on a quiet hill. In the Shwedagon Pagoda, who also feel like I’m in Penglai.   Visiting Sittwe, capital of Rakhine state Locate...