The Guide
From The Report: Myanmar 2015
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This chapter contains useful information for visitors to Myanmar, including proper etiquette, language, transport and how to obtain a visa. It also offers important contact information for foreign embassies, hospitals, UN agencies, airlines and hotels.

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Visiting the temples and ruins of Bagan
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Formerly known as Bagan, few landscapes can claim as dramatic a mystique as the ancient city of Bagan. The former capital of the Pagan Kingdom is considered among the top man-made wonders of the world, which between the 9th and 11th Centuries was home to over 10,000 temples and pagodas at the height of the dynasty. The plains of Bagan still host more than 2000 ancient Buddhist structures today, making it one of Myanmar’s premier tourist attractions. Stretched over 108 sq km, the medieval ruins…

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Myanmar Hotel Listings
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YANGON CHATRIUM HOTEL ROYAL LAKE YANGON No. 40 Natmauk Road, Tamwe Township, Yangon T: +951 544 500 F: +951 544 400 info.chry@chatrium.com www.chatrium.com Rooms: 301 rooms and suites, including 165 deluxe rooms, 90 Chatrium club rooms, 10 corner deluxe rooms, 7 studio suites, 8 junior suites, 15 deluxe suites, 5 luxury suites and 1 royal lake suite. Business & Conference Facilities: Business desk, meeting and banquet facilities, including 435-sqmetre ballroom, 5 function rooms of various…

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Facts for visitors: Helpful tips for first-time travellers
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Visa It is best to contact your in-country embassy before visiting Myanmar to ensure that you meet the requirements for a visa on arrival. It is important to ensure you have all the relevant documentation or you will be sent back on the same flight. A visa can also be applied for in advance through your local embassy or through an online application process. You must have a valid passport with at least six months remaining validity to enter Myanmar. The more common visas are business visa with…