Questions tagged [myanmar]

Myanmar, a sovereign state in Southeast Asia bordered by China, Thailand, India, Laos and Bangladesh.

Republic of the Union of Myanmar, also known as Burma, is a sovereign state in Southeast Asia bordered by China, Thailand, India, Laos and Bangladesh. One-third of Burma's total perimeter of 1,930 kilometres forms an uninterrupted coastline along the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. Its population of over 60 million makes it the world's 24th most populous country and, at 676,578 square kilometers, it is the world's 40th largest country and the second largest in Southeast Asia.

World Factbook Entry

Burma Travel Guide

55 questions
15
votes
3 answers

Is it possible to travel through Burma (Myanmar), entering at one border crossing and exiting at another?

I know that it is possible to enter Burma/Myanmar from several border crossing with neighbouring countries, and I'm pretty sure that from some of them at least you do not have to be on a package tour. But I have been unable despite much searching to…
hippietrail
  • 80,147
  • 56
  • 281
  • 643
14
votes
1 answer

Identify this place in Myanmar

I'm trying to identify this Myanmar place. This appears in a local (Spanish) travel magazine promoting a Myanmar trip but doesn't have a legend. Do you know where is it?
Ivan
  • 15,488
  • 15
  • 84
  • 162
14
votes
1 answer

Is it illegal to stay at an Airbnb place in Myanmar as a non-Burmese citizen, and if so, who gets punished (lessor or lessee) and what's the penalty?

I have read some unsupported claims regarding whether it is illegal to stay at an Airbnb place in Myanmar as a non-Burmese citizen, and what happens to the lessor and lessee if the police catches them renting an Airbnb place in Myanmar. For…
Franck Dernoncourt
  • 60,186
  • 35
  • 215
  • 416
14
votes
4 answers

Are there still parts of Burma that are off-limits to tourists?

When I visited Burma (Myanmar) in 2006 large parts of the country were not accessible to foreign tourists or you needed special permits to visit certain regions. I've heard things have changed in the last two years and many more tourists are now…
Peter Hahndorf
  • 24,915
  • 9
  • 95
  • 155
11
votes
2 answers

Are there any bungee jumping sites in Myanmar?

What it says in the tin: are there any bungee jumping sites - preferably in the Irrawady or Central Myanmar region - that are open throughout out the year as opposed to open as special events?
Ankur Banerjee
  • 38,563
  • 19
  • 141
  • 253
10
votes
2 answers

Southern Myanmar - Travel restrictions as of late 2015?

How far south can I travel by bus or car, without the need to take any boat/cruise and without any permits? Lonely Planet Myanmar (print edition, Aug 1 2014) says: But briefly Googling, I find one November 2013 forum post that slightly contradicts…
user8803
9
votes
3 answers

What is the price range to rent a motorbike in Myanmar for a day?

I've been reading several blogs, guide books and magazines and I'm a bit confused about what is the right price range to pay for rent a motorbike (scooter) one day (24 hours). For instance, in Vietnam I've been paying around $6.
Ivan
  • 15,488
  • 15
  • 84
  • 162
9
votes
1 answer

Where should I go in Yangon to buy computer parts / electronics?

I own a Microsoft Surface Pro 2 and I've forgotten my charger back home. I'm currently in Yangon and was wondering if there's an "electronics quarter" in town with a high density of computer parts / electronics stores where I might be able to find…
Ankur Banerjee
  • 38,563
  • 19
  • 141
  • 253
9
votes
1 answer

Crossing border from India to Myanmar

I know that India–Myanmar–Thailand Trilateral Highway is still under construction and may become operational later this year. However I came to know that it is still possible to cross the India–Myanmar border from Moreh, Manipur on Indian side. Is…
boroxun
  • 1,720
  • 1
  • 16
  • 22
9
votes
1 answer

How fast is the mobile network (3G) in Myanmar (in February 2016)?

I found out on OpenSignal.com that the 3G coverage is very good coverage in the cities Yangon, Naypyitaw & Mandalay. Outside of these cities, things seem to be rather "different". What I wonder is: although it's easy to access the 3G in the cities…
9
votes
2 answers

What curfews, if any, exist in Myanmar at present?

I am currently looking to travel to Myanmar (Burma) and had read about some curfews. I was wondering if this is still the case because I couldn't find a great deal of information on them being lifted in all places?
Olly
  • 91
  • 1
9
votes
1 answer

What is the southernmost border crossing from Thailand to Myanmar that's open to foreigners?

There's a range of land border crossings between Thailand and Myanmar, but I'm having trouble finding solid info on them to choose which one to use. I'll be coming from Krabi, so I want the closest border crossing. I don't care about which is most…
hippietrail
  • 80,147
  • 56
  • 281
  • 643
8
votes
1 answer

What hours are taxis available at Yangon Airport?

I will be traveling to Yangon, Myanmar in March. My flight arrives at 10:50 pm on a Friday night. I imagine it will take me some time to go through Customs and Immigration and gather my luggage, but when I leave the airport, I would like to get a…
Sara Barnes
  • 205
  • 2
  • 10
8
votes
2 answers

Is the Lao / Myanmar border slated to open soon for foreigners?

I'm 99% sure that the border between Laos and Burma (Myanmar) is still closed for foreign travellers, especially for entering Burma from Laos. I'm pretty sure that I have read now and again about news reports that the countries were trying to come…
hippietrail
  • 80,147
  • 56
  • 281
  • 643
8
votes
3 answers

Where exactly is the Myanmar consulate in Kunming, China?

Yesterday I thought I'd wander down to the Myanmar consulate here in Kunming to ask them for more details about getting a visa and visiting by crossing the land border with China. My hostel (The Hump) had full directions posted on the wall. (I was…
hippietrail
  • 80,147
  • 56
  • 281
  • 643
1
2 3 4