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» Why
people should visit to Myanmar?
The decision whether to go or not to go 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. Therefore, we do encourage tourists to visit
Myanmar and this will help the local here. 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. |
In Myanmar, it is considered
essential to move footwear(including
socks)before entering the compound of a
pagoda or a Buddha shrine.
Since
pagoda and monasteries are centers of
Buddhist venera-tion ,you should not go
there dressed in loose or semi
see-through blouses or very short pants
as if you were going to the beach .This
may cause embarrassment to others.
Resting
feet on the table or another
chair or a seat will offend
Myanmar people. They regard
the feet as the inferior
part of the body and they
should be kept as far away
from other people as
possible.
Myanmar
people are modest when is
comes to show of affection.
They do not display body
contact or physical
closeness to loved one of
opposite sex in public
places. Behaviour such as
hugging, holding and and
lip-kissing is offensive to
local people.
Pointing
a finger straight in the
face of a person would be
taken as an accusation or a
sign of contempt or
aggression, although you may
mean otherwise .Similarly,
folding your arms or resting
your hand or hands on your
waist when talking to
someone is regarded as
overbearing ,arrogant or
aggressive and should be
avoided.