- Capital: Yangon
- Time Zone: GMT +6
- Currency: The local currency is the Kyat (MMK). FECs (Foreign Exchange Certificates) are Myanmar’s second legal currency and are issued especially for visiting tourists. You can also change US dollars on spot.
To this day, Myanmar remains one of the most mysterious and undiscovered destinations in the world. A land of breathtaking beauty and charm now recently emerging into the modern world, Myanmar is on every savvy traveler’s bucket list.
Cities
Bagan
One of the highlights of a holiday to Myanmar is a visit to the mysterious and striking plain of Bagan. Situated on the banks of the Irrawaddy River, this 42 square kilometer plain is the largest area of Buddhist temples, pagodas, stupas and ancient religious ruins in the world and date back as early as the 11th and 12th centuries.
Yangon
Yangon, once known as Rangoon, has tree-shaded avenues and golden stupas and pagodas. A walk around downtown Yangon reveals the spectacular Shwedagon Pagoda, and some of the most impressive colonial era architecture in the region.
Mandalay
Mandalay offers the chance to offer alms and food to the monks and novices from the Mahagandayon Monastery before visiting the hundreds of peaceful stupas on Sagaing Hill.
Inle Lake
Inle Lake with its stilt house villages at the water’s edge is a must see – known for its famous legrowing fishermen.
Language
Burmese and numerous dialects.
Electricity
The electricity is 220 volts; therefore, an adapter and/or converter will be required.
Entry requirements
Veuillez vous assurer d’avoir toute la documentation nécessaire pour entrer ou sortir des pays que vous visiterez. Consultez le www.voyage.gc.ca pour les informations exactes, les plus à jour. Pour les visas, consultez le lien suivant : www.voyage.gc.ca/voyager/avertissements.
Ne pas répondre aux exigences requises pourrait résulter en un refus des autorités de vous laisser entrer ou sortir du pays.
Communication
International access code: 00 International dialing code: 95 Concerning national calls made in Myanmar, it is not necessary to dial the 95 country code. If you are calling from Canada, please dial 011, then 95 and finally the local phone number in Myanmar.