The decision whether to go or not to go is is widely controversial in the international arena. The pro-visit to Myanmar view tourism can promote the life of local here. On the other hand, the anti-visit to Myanmar believes tourism can only benefit to those they don't want to. But, we are sort of believed that the more the arrival, the more beneficial will the local be. The people in Myanmar need to be connected with the outside world. However, we suggest you to read as many article as possible and this will greatly help you in making your decision. Anyway, we respect your decision.

Here are a few links that you can read more about the argument.

http://www.talesofasia.com/myanmar-editorial.htm
http://asiaforvisitors.com/burma/index.html
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/asia/myanmar/
http://www.passplanet.com/Myanmar/frame_why_go.htm

Before you come

Reciprocal respect is highly valued among the cultural disparities. No matter how fast the process of globalization is getting in momentum, East and West are still embracing their own characters. To bridge the gap, understanding and knowing the alien is useful. To understand and to know the alien, it is advisable to follow the dos and don't in another hemisphere. Some advice as follow...

• Shoes and socks are to be off before entering any religious and sacred compound.
• Some places in the religious and sacred compound are restricted to woman and lady form entering.
• Never lay your leg towards religious monuments and monks.
• Ladies should avoid in close contact to monks.
• Clothing has to be in decent manner in pagodas.
• Photographing for the strategic places (bridges, military stations, etc.) is tabooed.
• Antique is not allowed to take out.
• Entrance fee has to be paid at every historical/culturally significant place.

We are highly appreciated you value the custom of another hemisphere and blend yourself locally. More fun to be with us then.

To prepare for your trip

• No credit cards are useful in Myanmar. USD cash is the only currency widely accepted throughout the country. Euro is accepted as well. Please be sure that you bring enough cash for your personal expenses.
• Light cotton clothing is suitable for most of the time. Usually, from October to February, warm clothes are required for hilly region like Inle Lake, Kalaw, Pyinoolwin. Sun glasses and sun hat are required for most of the time. Through cold season, day time temperature is above 30°C (less at Inle Lake) and night time temperature can drops nearly 2 to 3°C.
• If you will be on a trekking trip, advise to bring all necessary equipment including trekking shoe.

Here you may read more about past experience of the travelers to Myanmar on virtual tourist.com website.