Đi Myanma mùa thu này

[apham]

Em và 1 người bạn dự tính làm 1 chuyến du lịch chụp ảnh Myanma, chủ yếu là thủ đô Yangon và thành phố lân cận. Kế hoạch dự kiến như sau:

- Khởi hành: 1/9
- Kết thúc: 5/9
- Phương tiện: Máy bay HCMC - Bangkok - Yangon - Bangkok - HCMC
- Chi phí dự kiến khoảng dưới 500usd

Tham khảo 1 trip itinerary về các điểm tham quan

Day 01 Yangon Arrival (Dinner)

Arrive at Yangon International Airport. Meet and transfer to Hotel to check in. Start of the tour at Shwedagon Pagoda - over 2500 years old the world famous stupa. Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight at hotel in Yangon.


Day 02 Yangon-Bagan (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to airport for flight to Bagan. Full day sightseeing and visit to Kyansittha Umin, Htilominlo Temple - the largest temples of Bagan, Dhamanyangyi Temple, Myinkabar Gubyaukgyi Temple - known for its wall painting depicting scenes from the Jataka; Manuha Temple. Lunch at a local restaurant and continue to Nyaung Oo Market, Shwezigon Pagoda - built by King Anawrahta in the early 11th century as a religious shrine, Lacquerware making home cottage, Ananda Temple - King Kyansittha’s masterpiece and the crowning achievement of the early style temple of architecture, Thatbyinnyu Temple - the highest building on the Bagan plain. Evening visit to Buphaya to watch the sunset scene over the Ayeyarwaddy River and dinner with Puppet Show at the local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Bagan.


Day 03 Bagan-Heho- Inle- NyaungShwe (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport for flight to Heho. Meet with guide drive to Nyaung Shwe for hotel check in then transfer to jetty for visit Inle - the second biggest lake in Myanmar, famous for its unique leg rollers. Tour highlights is visit to Floating Maket, Phaungdawoo Pagoda, InpawkhoneVillage, famous for its silk weaving handlooms, Ngaphechaung Monastery, well known for its jumping cats, traditional ways of fishing, and Floating Gardens. Lunch at the floating restaurant. Dinner at overnight at the hotel in Nyaung Shwe.


Day 04 Nyaung Shwe-Pindaya-Heho-Yangon (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Start your day with breakfast at the Hotel. After breakfast, drive to Pindaya - a small quiet town famous for its millions years old caves deposited with thousands of pagodas during the past centuries. Sightseeing Pindaya Cave, Traditional Shan papers making and Umbrella making villages. Lunch at a local restaurant in Pindaya. Drive to Heho for flight back to Yangon. Evening take awalk to China Town where can see the many vendors on the platform & can buy the variety goods. Welcoming Dinner with cultural show at Kandawgyi Palace Hotel with a view to Karaweik Palace, built in the style of Myanmar old days king’s Royal Budge. Over night at hotel in Yangon.


Day 05 Yangon Departure(Breakfast)

After breakfast at the hotel, on the way visit to Loka Chantha Abhayalabhamuni Buddha Image (Marble Buddha) which is being carved from over 600 tons white marble rock of 37 feet long. Mahapasana Cave where the Buddhist Synods are held, Kaba Aye (World Peace) Pagoda before transfer to Yangon International airport for departure. (End of tour services)


Myanmar Visa

We are able to help you get the pre-approval letter for visa on arrival, we can send it back to you one week ahead from your arrival date. For pre-approval letters it will take 3 weeks. After we get the pre-approval letter will email to you with attached file then show this letter to your airline for boarding pass. Visa fee is USD 20 which have to pay directly to Yangon airport immigration and one of our staff will meet and assist you at the airport on arrival. Our service charge for arrival visa is USD 20 per person & collect USD cash on arrival. We need the detail specification as follows,
01) Official full name 02) Sex 03) Race 04) Religion

05) Passport Number 06) Date of Issue 07) Place of Issue 08) Date of Expire
09) Date of Birth 10) Place of Birth 11) Nationality 12) Occupation

13) Purpose for travel 14) Father's Name 15) Home Address 16) Visible mark of identification

17) Purpose of visit 18) Copy of Passport
19) 2 recent passport size photographs bring along with you, send us one with scan by email first for apply in Yangon
20) International flight arrival/departure date & flight time.

Thông tin trên chủ yếu tham khảo, chúng ta sẽ điều chỉnh lại sao cho phù hợp với tình huống chụp ảnh khi gần đến ngày đi.
Các bạn nào muốn tham gia thì chuẩn bị nhé :gathering

[apham]

Myanma đẹp lắm, em mượn link ở đây gửi cho các bác xem
http://www.terragalleria.com/theravada/myanmar/

[tamta]

Hấp dẫn quá bác Dương!
Me khoái Myanmar với Lào lâu lắm rồi, sẽ đi ngay khi có cơ hội đầu tiên...
Chậc chậc :blink:


Myanma đẹp lắm, em mượn link ở đây gửi cho các bác xem
http://www.terragalleria.com/theravada/myanmar/

[tam_bb2003]

Lập hội đi được ko bác !!! Nhưng nghe nói dân lạ lạ thì bị chặt chém dữ lắm. Bác ngâm cứu đi có gì cho mình tham gia được ko??? Mình cũng máu đi Myama từ lâu rồi.

[apham]

Gửi các bác về giá vé máy bay để chuẩn bị, thay đổi một chút về thời gian. Cụ thể đi ngày 31/8 và về 5/9, sẽ cung cấp lộ trình trong thời gian tới

1. TG 681 Q 31AUG SGNBKK HL1 1235 1400 TH
2. TG 305 Q 31AUG BKKRGN HK1 1810 1900 O* TH
3. TG 304 Q 05SEP RGNBKK HK1 0955 1140 O* TH
4. TG 686 Q 05SEP BKKSGN HK1 1825 1955 O* TH
Gia ve: 345 + 120(tax) = US$465

[biny]

Nhân bác anpham gởi link, các bác cho em tám tí (@mods: nếu các bác thấy không được thì vô tư xóa giúp hộ em nhá).

Bác Lương Quang Tuấn này quả là quái kiệt các bác ạ. Có PhD về CS (AI), mê chụp ảnh và leo núi tới mức ...thôi các bác vào website của bác ấy xem hen, hứng thú hơn :).

Bác này cũng ở ngay San Jose, rất gần Coffee Lovers. Các bác TheAmateur, SilentMan, Gogo,... có rủ đi uống càfé thì nhớ hú em với nhá :)

[a13743]

Đi Yangon từ Hà Nội bằng Hàng không giá rẻ Asia giá chì có 180$ bao gồm tất cả các loại thuế, nhưng phải ngủ lại một đêm ở sân bay BKK giá phòng là 30$.

31 Aug 06 V HAN BKK FD3707 21:30 23:15
01 Sep 06 A BKK RGN FD3770 07:15 08:00
05 Sep 06 A RGN BKK FD3771 08:35 10:20
05 Sep 06 P BKK HAN FD3706 19:00 20:50

Đi bằng hàng không giá rẻ nên hành lý sẽ không chuyển tiếp trực tiếp mà mình phải đợi sách từ máy bay vào nhà ga. Bác nào đi từ Hà Nội chú ý tham khảo. Nếu muốn bay về VN sớm hơn ngày 5 Sep cũng có chuyến bay lúc 11:45 nhưng đề phòng không kịp thời gian nối chuyến.

Hẹn gặp các bác ở Yangon. Bác apham book phòng nhớ để dành một chỗ nhé.

[hainguyen]

Đi Myanmar để chụp ảnh thì đúng là số 1 rùi các bác ơi!!!
Năm '03 em có cơ hội đến đó 1 tuần thui, có cái F60 mà đốt gần 20 cuộn phim (nếu như bi giờ phải mang laptop để upload ảnh là cái chắc). Điểm đến đầu tiên kô thể bỏ qua đó là Shwedagon Pagoda (Chuà Vàng - nói qua chút là các bác sang bên đó thì cứ học phong cách của dânThái là OK - lúc nào cũng cúi chào, 2 tay truoc ngực :)). Mà đúng là chuà Vang... Em lang thang ở đó hơn nưả ngày mà chẳng thấm tháp gì, nhìn cái gì cũng đẹp, to, sạch, ánh sáng thì khỏi phải bàn... thứ 2 là Mandalay (theo tour ở trênthì ko đến tp này) ở đây có quần thể cung điện Mandalay - mỗi chiêù khoảng 2km (kiểu như Huế của mình), bao gồm rất nhiều cung điện nhỏ (49 ??). Ở đây thì đúng là Vắng như chuà Bà Đanh - chắc là do nó rộng quá hay :P).
(2rd edition - Hainguyen) Đến Bagan thì OK (tphố cổ, sạch..); ở thành phố này có rất nhiều tháp; nhỏ có, to có... Buổi chiều các bác cố gắng trèo lên tháp mà ngắm hoàng hôn thì tuyệt kô có gì bằng...một địa chỉ kô thể bỏ qua. Người dân bên đó thì OK: Thân thiện, thật thà, kô có ăn cắp ở các điểm du lịch.. (họ theo đạo Phật nên cũng kô phải lo gì khi tháo giày "Xịn" quẳng ở cửa chùa - phải đi chân đất khi Vào chuà nhé!). Buổi sáng, các bác cố gắng dậy sớm, ra đường sẽ thấy rất nhiều nhà sư đi khất thực (trẻ, già... có cả); họ đi thành từng đoàn 5, 7 người, đếntừng nhà Xin thức ăn, gạo....đến khoảng 9, 10 giờ họ leo lên một chiếc mini-truck nào đó quay trở lại điểm Xuất phát.
Có một điều lưu ý nho nhỏ: sang đó thì những dịch Vụ công cộng phục Vụ du lịch kô sẵn như ở VN; caphe internet thì khỏi phải tìm chi cho mất công (một thứ Xa Xỉ); di động thì lại càng... khủng khiếp hơn (1000$ cho phí hoà mạng - theo lời em Kiki - hướng dẫn Viên du lịch), do Vậy các bác cứ nên hỏi giá trước khi nhấc điện thoại gọi cho bạn gái ở VN nhé :P - đó là thời điểm đầu năm 2003.
Hy Vọng có nhiều sự thay đổi sau 3 năm!
Túm lại, chúc mọi người có một chuyến đi jui jẻ!

___
PS: em soạn thảo bên Mac nên cái chữ V bị lỗi - mong đc thông cảm.

[tam_bb2003]

Myama có cái tháp vàng trên một hòn đá chênh vênh !!!! Trước khi đi mình sẽ tặng nhóm một CD do thổ địa ở Myama tặng.

[apham]

Bác nào có ý định đi Myanma thì liên hệ apham gấp để cùng xin VISA chung. Lệ phí 32usd. Hạn chót 4/8.

[apham]

Đi Yangon từ Hà Nội bằng Hàng không giá rẻ Asia giá chì có 180$ bao gồm tất cả các loại thuế, nhưng phải ngủ lại một đêm ở sân bay BKK giá phòng là 30$.

31 Aug 06 V HAN BKK FD3707 21:30 23:15
01 Sep 06 A BKK RGN FD3770 07:15 08:00
05 Sep 06 A RGN BKK FD3771 08:35 10:20
05 Sep 06 P BKK HAN FD3706 19:00 20:50

Đi bằng hàng không giá rẻ nên hành lý sẽ không chuyển tiếp trực tiếp mà mình phải đợi sách từ máy bay vào nhà ga. Bác nào đi từ Hà Nội chú ý tham khảo. Nếu muốn bay về VN sớm hơn ngày 5 Sep cũng có chuyến bay lúc 11:45 nhưng đề phòng không kịp thời gian nối chuyến.

Hẹn gặp các bác ở Yangon. Bác apham book phòng nhớ để dành một chỗ nhé.

Bác nào ở Hanoi thì có thể tham gia với lịch bay như của bác alo ở đây. Lịch bay và chi phí cho đầu cầu TP HCM như của apham là tối ưu, không thể rẻ hơn :gathering

[AMily]

Duong cho xin lịch trình chi tiết với !

[apham]

Myanmar – Trip itinerary. Ver 1.0

The facts:
Temp: 24 – 30 degree Celsius (September)
Weather: Wet, humid monsoon (September)
Currency: Kyat (pronounced CHAT). 1usd = 6.42K
Yangon is the capital of Myanmar. Population around 4m
Mandalay is the second largest cities after Yangon. Pop 0.5m

Travel tips:
Airport departure tax: 10usd
Meal price (mid range): 2-5usd
Room price (mid range): 20-30usd
Hotel booking info: http://burma-hotelguide.com/hotels/Myanmar/Mandalay/factSheet.php?hotelID=1027
Do not allow porters to carry your luggage, because they will demand a tip.

Hotel selection:
Liberty Hotel Yangon
343, Pyay Road, Yangon, Sanchaung Township
Room charge: 25usd/night
Liberty hotel is a small family type accommodation in a colonial style mansion with a garden. Located in a quiet place of Yangon close to Thai, Singapore and France embassies, and not far from Shwedagon pagoda. Budget to standard class tourist lodge.

Emerald Land Inn
14th Street between 87th and 88th Street, Mandalay, Pyi Gyi Yan Lone Quarters
Located in a residential quarter on the nortwest corner of the Mandalay Palace, near the famous Mandalay Hill

International Flight:
1. TG 681 Q 31AUG SGNBKK HL1 1235 1400 TH
2. TG 305 Q 31AUG BKKRGN HK1 1810 1900 O* TH
3. TG 304 Q 05SEP RGNBKK HK1 0955 1140 O* TH
4. TG 686 Q 05SEP BKKSGN HK1 1825 1955 O* TH
Gia ve: 345 + 120(tax) = US$465

31 Aug 06 V HAN BKK FD3707 21:30 23:15
01 Sep 06 A BKK RGN FD3770 07:15 08:00
05 Sep 06 A RGN BKK FD3771 08:35 10:20
05 Sep 06 P BKK HAN FD3706 19:00 20:50
Gia ve: US$180

Domestic Flight
Air Mandalay
Sep 2: Yangon – Mandalay
6T 335 15:30 16:55
Sep 4 : Mandalay – Yangon
6T 332 08:45 10:10
http://www.airmandalay.com/english/local.php


Aug 31 – DAY 1
Travel HCMC – Yangon via Bangkok

Sep 1 – DAY 2
Visit Yangon
- Shwedagon Paya, Reputedly over 2500 years old, legend has it that the original stupa was constructed to enshrine eight hairs of the Buddha. Over the years it has been rebuilt many times until it now towers 98 metres over the city. One of the most spectacular Buddhist shrines in Asia, it is plated with over 30 tons of gold. Kipling aptly described the pagoda as "a beautiful winking wonder." The base is surrounded by a fascinating assortment of temples, shrines, statues and pavilions.
- Sule Paya, An octagonal pagoda 46 metres high, in the centre of Yangon, said to date back over 2000 years and enshrine a hair of Buddha. Surrounded by an assortment of small shops, astrologers and palmists
- Musmeah Yeshua Synagogue, located at 85, 26th Street, is the only Jewish synagogue in Yangon. It is a colonial relic, built in 1893. Its interior is beautifully maintained.
- Mailamu Paya, located in the outskirts of Yangon, is a large expanse of land on which larger-than-life and colorful statues depicting Buddha's lives are located. Mailamu Paya also showcases a pavilion on a man-made lake, and several zedis.
- Inya Lake, the largest lake in the city, recently renovated its shoreline. Some parts of Inya Lake's shorelines are accessible by foot, and are known for their gardens. Along Inya Lake's shorelines is the famous Inya Lake Hotel, now owned by Dusit, and the Yangon University. Surrounding the lakeside are many villas owned by military leaders.

Sep 2 – DAY 3
Visit Yangon
Hotel check out at 13:00, transfer to the airport for Mandalay flight at 15:30
Arrive Mandalay at 16:55
Hotel check in and city tour in the evening

Sep 3 – DAY 4
Visit Mandalay
- Royal Palace (Burmese: man-da-lei nan-dau) is a walled city within Mandalay. It was built in 1861 by King Mindon, to fulfill a prophecy. The palace, although destroyed in WWI, was renovated, and was renovated recently. The palace contains several pavilions and chambers. Those who enter from the "foreigners-only gate" should expect to fill out an extensive and probing form. However, to avoid such a form, use the "locals-only gate" (myao-pao) and pay bribes to the army officials there.
- Maha Myat Muni Paya (Burmese: ma-ha myah mu-ni pei-ya) is Myanmar's second holiest pilgrimage site. It is a 4-metre high Buddha statue, made of gold and decorated with precious jewels. The image was brought from Rakhine State, southeast of Mandalay.
- Shwe Kyi Myin Paya (Burmese: shui ji myin pei-ya) was built in the 1st century, by Prince Min Shin Saw.
- Sandamuni Paya (Burmese: san-da-mu-ni pei-ya), located at the foot of Mandalay Hill, is similar to Kuthodaw Paya, an adjacent site. Sandamuni contains the world's largest iron Buddha image.
- Kuthodaw Paya (Burmese: ku-tho-dau pei-ya) is site of the world's largest book, located at the foot of Mandalay Hill. Built by King Mingdon in the 1800s, 729 white stupas within the complex contain the complete text of the Tripitaka, Theravada Buddhism's most sacred text.
- Mandalay Hill (Burmese: man-da-lei thaonh) is a 230-metre hill located near Mandalay. Along its path are several monasteries and temples. At its top are famous pagodas and temples.

Sep 4 – DAY 5
Hotel check out at 7:00, transfer to the airport for Yangon flight at 8:45
Arrive Yangon at 10:10
Hotel check in and city tour in the afternoon

Sep 5 – DAY 6
Hotel check out at 7:00, transfer to the airport for Bangkok flight at 9:55
Transfer at Bangkok for HCMC

[apham]

Có bác nào đã đi Myanmar cho em hỏi ở bên í điện thoại mình mang sang có roaming được không nhỉ?
:) :) :)

[Emily]

Mobifone chưa roaming ở Myanmar. Ấn Độ, Pakistan, Nam Phi, Sri Lanka thì có.

[apham]

Myanmar – Trip itinerary. Ver 1.1

The facts:
Temp: 24 – 30 degree Celsius (September)
Weather: Wet, humid monsoon (September)
Currency: Kyat (pronounced CHAT). 1usd = 6.42K
Yangon is the capital of Myanmar. Population around 4m
Mandalay is the second largest cities after Yangon. Pop 0.5m

Travel tips:
Airport departure tax: 10usd
Meal price (mid range): 2-5usd
Room price (mid range): 20-30usd
Hotel booking info: http://burma-hotelguide.com/hotels/Myanmar/Mandalay/factSheet.php?hotelID=1027
Tips: people demand a tip especially hotel/ restaurant.

Hotel selection:
Liberty Hotel Yangon
343, Pyay Road, Yangon, Sanchaung Township
Room charge: 25usd/night
Liberty hotel is a small family type accommodation in a colonial style mansion with a garden. Located in a quiet place of Yangon close to Thai, Singapore and France embassies, and not far from Shwedagon pagoda. Budget to standard class tourist lodge.

Emerald Land Inn
14th Street between 87th and 88th Street, Mandalay, Pyi Gyi Yan Lone Quarters
Located in a residential quarter on the nortwest corner of the Mandalay Palace, near the famous Mandalay Hill

International Flight:
1. TG 681 Q 31AUG SGNBKK HL1 1235 1400 TH
2. TG 305 Q 31AUG BKKRGN HK1 1810 1900 O* TH
3. TG 304 Q 05SEP RGNBKK HK1 0955 1140 O* TH
4. TG 686 Q 05SEP BKKSGN HK1 1825 1955 O* TH
Gia ve: 345 + 120(tax) = US$465

31 Aug 06 V HAN BKK FD3707 21:30 23:15
01 Sep 06 A BKK RGN FD3770 07:15 08:00
05 Sep 06 A RGN BKK FD3771 08:35 10:20
05 Sep 06 P BKK HAN FD3706 19:00 20:50
Gia ve: US$180

Domestic Flight
Air Mandalay
Sep 2: Yangon – Mandalay
6T 501 Y 02SEP RGNMDL KK2 / 1500 1705
Sep 4 : Mandalay – Yangon
6T 402 Y 04SEP MDLRGN KK2 / 0900 1105
Gia ve: US$168
http://www.airmandalay.com/english/local.php


Aug 31 – DAY 1
Travel HCMC – Yangon via Bangkok

Sep 1 – DAY 2
Visit Yangon
- Shwedagon Paya, Reputedly over 2500 years old, legend has it that the original stupa was constructed to enshrine eight hairs of the Buddha. Over the years it has been rebuilt many times until it now towers 98 metres over the city. One of the most spectacular Buddhist shrines in Asia, it is plated with over 30 tons of gold. Kipling aptly described the pagoda as "a beautiful winking wonder." The base is surrounded by a fascinating assortment of temples, shrines, statues and pavilions.
- Sule Paya, An octagonal pagoda 46 metres high, in the centre of Yangon, said to date back over 2000 years and enshrine a hair of Buddha. Surrounded by an assortment of small shops, astrologers and palmists
- Musmeah Yeshua Synagogue, located at 85, 26th Street, is the only Jewish synagogue in Yangon. It is a colonial relic, built in 1893. Its interior is beautifully maintained.
- Mailamu Paya, located in the outskirts of Yangon, is a large expanse of land on which larger-than-life and colorful statues depicting Buddha's lives are located. Mailamu Paya also showcases a pavilion on a man-made lake, and several zedis.

Sep 2 – DAY 3
Visit Yangon
- Inya Lake, the largest lake in the city, recently renovated its shoreline. Some parts of Inya Lake's shorelines are accessible by foot, and are known for their gardens. Along Inya Lake's shorelines is the famous Inya Lake Hotel, now owned by Dusit, and the Yangon University. Surrounding the lakeside are many villas owned by military leaders.

Hotel check out at 12:30, transfer to the airport for Mandalay flight at 15:00
Arrive Mandalay at 17:05
Hotel check in and city tour in the evening

Sep 3 – DAY 4
Visit Mandalay
- Royal Palace (Burmese: man-da-lei nan-dau) is a walled city within Mandalay. It was built in 1861 by King Mindon, to fulfill a prophecy. The palace, although destroyed in WWI, was renovated, and was renovated recently. The palace contains several pavilions and chambers. Those who enter from the "foreigners-only gate" should expect to fill out an extensive and probing form. However, to avoid such a form, use the "locals-only gate" (myao-pao) and pay bribes to the army officials there.
- Maha Myat Muni Paya (Burmese: ma-ha myah mu-ni pei-ya) is Myanmar's second holiest pilgrimage site. It is a 4-metre high Buddha statue, made of gold and decorated with precious jewels. The image was brought from Rakhine State, southeast of Mandalay.
- Shwe Kyi Myin Paya (Burmese: shui ji myin pei-ya) was built in the 1st century, by Prince Min Shin Saw.
- Sandamuni Paya (Burmese: san-da-mu-ni pei-ya), located at the foot of Mandalay Hill, is similar to Kuthodaw Paya, an adjacent site. Sandamuni contains the world's largest iron Buddha image.
- Kuthodaw Paya (Burmese: ku-tho-dau pei-ya) is site of the world's largest book, located at the foot of Mandalay Hill. Built by King Mingdon in the 1800s, 729 white stupas within the complex contain the complete text of the Tripitaka, Theravada Buddhism's most sacred text.
- Mandalay Hill (Burmese: man-da-lei thaonh) is a 230-metre hill located near Mandalay. Along its path are several monasteries and temples. At its top are famous pagodas and temples.

Sep 4 – DAY 5
Hotel check out at 7:30, transfer to the airport for Yangon flight at 9:00
Arrive Yangon at 11:05
Hotel check in and city tour in the afternoon

Sep 5 – DAY 6
Hotel check out at 7:00, transfer to the airport for Bangkok flight at 9:55
Transfer at Bangkok for HCMC

Cost estimated
Air fare: From HCMC $465 + $168; From Hanoi $180 + $168
Visa: $32
Airport tax Vietnam: $14
Airport tax Myanmar: $20 (to be advised)
Meals: $70
Stay: $125 (twin share)
Transport: $50
Total: $884 (HCMC); $599 (Hanoi)

[a13743]

Bác Dương ơi, visa Myanmar xin ở Hà Nội cũng chỉ có 20$ thôi, vậy chỉ còn 587$ thôi. Sao cái gì ở Hà Nội cũng rẻ hơn sg thế?

[apham]

Bác Dương ơi, visa Myanmar xin ở Hà Nội cũng chỉ có 20$ thôi, vậy chỉ còn 587$ thôi. Sao cái gì ở Hà Nội cũng rẻ hơn sg thế?

Ờ, ưu tiên cho dân thủ đô mà lị
Bác alô ơi, bên í không có sóng Mibifone hay Vinaphone, vậy tinh thần em đón bác ở Khách sạn nhé, nếu đến ko có ai thì bác biết làm gì rồi đó, hehehe :gathering

[a13743]

Cụ thể là có những ai đi thế, bác lên danh sách cho anh em biết với. Dân thủ đô ngoài tớ ra còn lại phải ở nhà để làm thay oshin để oshin đi bờ hồ chơi quốc khánh hết rồi.

Bác nào còn đắn đo muốn tiết kiệm tiền thêm thì sang đến bkk có thể chuyển sang bay bằng hãng Air Asia chỉ có 99B một chặng từ BKK đến Yangun thôi.

[apham]

Danh sách đi Myanmar:
1. a13743
2. apham
3. một cô bạn đồng nghiệp cùng cty :)

[a13743]

oạch, thế hóa ra chỉ có nhà mình đi ho ni mun thôi à. Anyway, vé máy bay, visa, xin nghỉ phép... xong hết rôi. Chỉ còn chờ đến ngày đi thôi

[apham]

Gửi các bác xem photo tour guide cho dân chụp ảnh :)

Upon arrival at Yangon, in the afternoon, an introductory city tour will include colonial downtown of Old Rangoon around gloriousthe 2000-year-old Sule Pagoda, Strand Road, and Yangon's China Town. Dinner at a local restaurant. Lodging at the Nikko Hotel Royal Lake.

Early morning scenic drive to Kyaikhtiyo, site of the wondrous Golden Rock pilgrimage site, via Bago with opportunity to photograph the Bago market in early light. Enroute stop to photograph the World War II Cemetery, dedicated to the 27,000 Commonwealth Forces who died in Burma, and the Sittaung Bridge, an area humming with riverside activity. In the afternoon transfer to a special open truck for a 45 minute ascent, then continue the journey up the trail to the Golden Rock on foot, accompanied by the many pilgrims who have walked from the very base of the mountain. (This trail is sometimes steep, but is smooth, and there are covered shelters every 50-100 meters to rest, and have a cold drink. Porters will be available to assist anyone who wishes help, and a "sedan chair" conveyance is available for hire for approximately $25 for those who do not wish to walk.) Covered with gold leaf, and precariously balanced over the edge of the mountain, Golden Rock is purported to be held in place, "balanced on hairs of the Buddha". Photograph the hundreds of pilgrims lighting candles, incense, and worshipping at this sacred monument, and the sun setting behind it. Enjoy the early after dark activities at the shrine, before returning to the Kyaikhtiyo Hotel for dinner and overnight.

Revisit the Golden Rock, just five minutes from the hotel, in early morning light before returning to the hotel for breakfast. Then walk part way down the mountain to the local trucks for a ride to the air-conditioned bus via Bago to Sagain for photo ops of the village monastery, four-faced image of Kyailpon, the landmark pagoda of Shwemawdaw, amd Shwethalyaung Reclining Buddha. Late afternoon return to Yangon for dinner and first of two more nights at the Nikko Hotel Royal Lake.

Before sunrise, depart for the Yangon River jetty to take the local ferry boat two hours to Twantay to photograph the pottery village and handicraft workshops. Retun to Yangon by local jeeps with stops to shoot the paddy fields and villages along the way. After dinner, photograph the magnificent Shwedagon Pagodas golden bell-shaped stupas and courtyards where pilgrims will celebrate a lighting festival of 1000 oil lamps.

Before breakfast, shoot the Shwedagon Pagoda across the royal lake, botanical gardens, and local fish and fresh vegetable market. Continue morning photo ops including the 220-foot long Chaukhtatkyi Pagoda's reclining Buddha and Naga glass factory before a late lunch and drive to the airport for a mid-afternoon flight to Bagan. First of three nights accommodations with deluxe rooms at the Thande Hotel in Old Bagan.

The Bagan Plains filled with a vast panorama of pagodas at sunrise viewed from atop a temple platform begins the day, which will be filled with photo ops including the Nyaung Oo local market, the Ananda Temple -- with four huge standing Buddha images and numerous seated figures in niches around the galleried interior -- as well as a number of other interesting temples, such as Nanphaya, said to have once been the residence of King Manuha. Dusk provides another panoramic photo op from on high overlooking the Bagan Plains as the sun sets over the ruins of the thousands of picturesque pagodas.

Another Bagan morning provides an additional spectacular sunrise opportunity from a different vantage point high over the plains before breakfast. During the day such Bagan landmarks dating from the 11th century as the Dharamayangyi and Sulamai temples and other local monuments will be explored, including some by horse cart, and a lacquerware workshop will be visited.

Early morning flight to Mandalay, the city of the last Myanmar Kings. Photo opportunites in Mandalay include Amarapura, the "City of Immortals" that was the capital of upper Burma until 1850, with its gold leaf making industry, the 1784 Mahamuni Pagoda -- hosting the revered Mahamuni image cast in the 1st Century and now covered in thick gold leaves -- and arts and crafts center (puppet factory, bronze casting, stone carving, et al), Shwenandaw monastery, noted for its exquisite wood carvings, Kuthodaw Pagoda, known as the world's Biggest Book for its stone slabs, and Mahagandayone Monastery with its 8000 monks. After sunset from Mandalay Hill, dinner is at a local restaurant and first of two nights lodging is at the Mandalay Swan Hotel.

Early morning at the boat jetty provides numerous photo ops of fascinating scenes from daily life on the Ayerwaddy (Irrawaddy) River, the busiest waterway and lifeblood of the region, before cruising on a private boat to Mingun, a village of ancient monuments and beautiful landscapes, and back.

Xem thêm:
http://www.photo.net/travel/burma/
http://www.molon.de/galleries/Myanmar/

[apham]

Do chúng ta đi thành 2 nhóm nên 2 bác ở Hà Nội lưu ý:

Địa điểm gặp nhau (Booking đã được confirm):
Liberty Hotel Yangon
343, Pyay Road, Yangon, Sanchaung Township

Chuẩn bị:
Passport còn hiệu lực trên 6 tháng
VISA vào Myanmar
2 tấm hình 3x4

Hành lý mang theo:
Ống kính
Body dự phòng
Chân máy
Polarizer filer
Hộp nhốt ảnh HDD portable
Laptop
Bộ sạc các lọai
Bộ chuyển đầu cắm đa năng Universal plug
Áo mưa bỏ túi
Đèn pin bỏ túi
Nón, áo VNPhoto
Mang mì gói hoặc 1 ít thực phẩm quen thuộc nếu không quen thức ăn lạ
Xiền $$$$

[Nikon]

Em nghe tin các bác định đi Myanmar nên có vài kinh nghiệm nho nhỏ xin chia sẻ:

1) Không bao giờ đổi tiền tại sân bay vì giá tại sân bay rất củ chuối thấp hơn cả 1/3 giá thị trường đấy ạ ! Có lần em đổi tại sân bay 1USD = 750 Kyat về lại khách sạn đổi 1 usd = 950 Kyat, đổi ngoài chợ trời 1020 Kyat !( Em đi tháng 8 năm ngoái ) Khi về các bác hãy tiêu sạch tiền nhé, vì về VN chỉ còn giá trị... làm đồ lưu niệm !

2) Nếu muốn lấy hành lý tại sân bay cho mau thì các bác bo cho mấy đồng chí nhân viên sân bay 1000 Kyat/ người. Đảm bảo nhanh cực kỳ ! Nhưng nhớ là chỉ đưa phiếu lấy hành lý, xong việc rồi mới tip. Nếu các bác muốn thưởng ngoạn phong cảnh tại sân bay thì cứ đợi khoảng 30'-45' hay lâu hơn nữa... hehe. ( Vì hành lý của các bác sẽ dồn từ VN, Bangkok, cuối cùng mới tới Yangoon ! Đặc biệt các bác sẽ có dịp tự hào về sân bay Nội Bài và Tân Sơn Nhất vì sân bay quốc tế Yangoon giống ta chừng 5 hay 10 năm về trước ! ) Hành lý của ai người ấy tự bảo quản vì sẽ có người xách dùm, xách xong sẽ đòi tip cho hắn và ... cả bạn của hắn nữa chứ !

3) Nếu các bác có bay hãng nội địa thì bay hãng Mandalay nhé. Đừng bay Yagoon air. Đó là cảm nhận cá nhân của em. Nhưng em xin cảnh báo trước là bay nội địa cũng phải nộp thuế sân bay đấy nhé ( Vì là khách du lịch ).

4) Ở Yagoon có một ngôi chùa rất lớn ( em quên tiệt mất tên rồi, nhưng cứ hỏi ks ngôi chùa lớn nhất la ok ). Ra đấy mà chộp ảnh thì thích lắm.

5) Các bác nếu có thắc mắc cứ hỏi vô tư. Em biết đến đâu trả lời đến đấy ạ. Chúc mội người có môt chuyến đi tốt đẹp.

[Nikon]

Còn một điểm nhỏ nữa là tháng này là hay mưa lắm, các bác nhớ chuẩn bị.

[apham]

Ui, cám ơn bác Nikon lắm lắm. Mấy thông tin của bác thật giá trị vì chúng em chưa ai đến Myanmar bao giờ. Đọc trên sách mọi người cũng khuyên là ko nên nhờ người khuân đồ dùm và cũng ko nên cho tip, nói chung là tự ai nấy lo.
May quá mình bay bằng Mandalay Air, hihi

Thế còn gì cần nữa không bác Nikon? Cám ơn bác lắm lắm :)

[apham]

Cho em hỏi thêm là đổi tiền ngoài chợ trời có bảo đảm không bác? Họ có trộn tiền cũ (chế độ cũ) và mới với nhau không bác?Em hỏi cái này vì đã bị tại Trung Quốc rồi, tụi nó trộn lẫn tiền Tệ và tiền Taiwan vào với nhau, mình thì nhìn cái nào cũng giống cái nào, thế là hic hic

[Nikon]

Nếu bác thấy không yên tâm thì cứ đổi tại khách sạn cho chắc cú. Bác cứ lấy cho em tờ 1000 Kyat và 500 Kyat là OK. Khỏi sợ tiền cũ. Theo em biết tụi nó là Quân Chủ Lập Hiến, ai mà lăn tăn ba cái vụ tiền này là không ổn với nó đâu nên bác cứ yên tâm. Ở đó mọi thứ ăn uống sinh hoạt cũng không đến nỗi quá mắc mỏ. Bác qua Mandalay mùa này tha hồ thưởng thức xoài và thốt nốt ! Khu này có cực kỳ nhiều chùa, có rất nhiều điều khá thú vị đấy ạ.

[apham]

Thêm một số thông tin thu thập từ những người bạn

At Yangon
hwedagon temple in Yangon - either sunrise or sunset would be a good bet.
Remember you will have some very bright sun shining on gold plated domes and very white-washed structures - a polarizer will be your friend.

There is a very chaotic market in Yangon - I don't remember it being photogenic but that may well be my limited eye...

At Mandalay
Mandalay has a hill just past the large palace grounds (now a military base) that will give you a view over the city. As a previous poster noted - it is hot and humid and you will work for your view. It is also not that attractive a town so unless the sky is clear and view is clear I'm not sure I would bother - but that was towards the end of my trip.
However it has other attractions such as a wooden temple and a set of the Buddha's teachings where each page is separately housed in a small temple and carved on large stone tablets - you can get some interesting shots there as well. I believe in Mandalay it also possible to visit one of the temples in the A.M. when huge morning meals are provided by donors seeking merit.
There are also more colonial structures around there than most areas so keep your eyes open.

Other tips
Use US dollars and change money in town at the black market (near the sule pagoda.) the current rate is 1345 kyat per dollar. It will go up and down a bit, please bring enough cash. you are safe. You can NOT use travelers checks, or credit cards. there are no ATM machines. Bring CASH

The taxi from the airport should be about $3, but because of the rising feul costs it has gone up for sure. The rate was $10 per day and it has AC.

Another important thing is you can NOT use free email like yahoo, hotmail, ets. even AOL is banned. They have internet but it is slow. if you look you may fine a way to use yahoo, butit is difficult. photo.net was banned for years but the last time it worked. private emails from your own URL usually work. Enjoy yourself.

However, everyone that we eventually were able to talk with was very happy we were there and encouraged people to come - so buy a few things from small vendors, buy some of the cheap souvenirs that line the entryway to the temples so that some of your visit trickes down.

You have a very short time there, but I think you really should enjoy the place. We met some wonderful people there and even after all the troubles in that country there is still an energy to make things right.

[apham]

Myanmar – Trip itinerary. Ver 1.2 (FINAL)

The facts:
Temp: 24 – 30 degree Celsius (September)
Weather: Wet, humid monsoon (September)
Currency: Kyat (pronounced CHAT). 1usd = 6.42K (1,350 street exchange)
Yangon is the capital of Myanmar. Population around 4m
Mandalay is the second largest cities after Yangon. Pop 0.5m

Travel tips:
Airport departure tax: 10usd
Meal price (mid range): 2-5usd
Room price (mid range): 20-30usd
Hotel booking info: http://burma-hotelguide.com/hotels/...hp?hotelID=1027
Tips: people demand a tip especially hotel/ restaurant.

Hotel booking:
Liberty Hotel Yangon
343, Pyay Road, Yangon, Sanchaung Township
Room charge: 25usd/night
Liberty hotel is a small family type accommodation in a colonial style mansion with a garden. Located in a quiet place of Yangon close to Thai, Singapore and France embassies, and not far from Shwedagon pagoda. Budget to standard class tourist lodge.

Emerald Land Inn
14th Street between 87th and 88th Street, Mandalay, Pyi Gyi Yan Lone Quarters
Located in a residential quarter on the nortwest corner of the Mandalay Palace, near the famous Mandalay Hill

International Flight:
1. TG 681 Q 31AUG SGNBKK HL1 1235 1400 TH
2. TG 305 Q 31AUG BKKRGN HK1 1810 1900 O* TH
3. TG 304 Q 05SEP RGNBKK HK1 0955 1140 O* TH
4. TG 686 Q 05SEP BKKSGN HK1 1825 1955 O* TH
Gia ve: 345 + 120(tax) = US$465

31 Aug 06 V HAN BKK FD3707 21:30 23:15
01 Sep 06 A BKK RGN FD3770 07:15 08:00
05 Sep 06 A RGN BKK FD3771 08:35 10:20
05 Sep 06 P BKK HAN FD3706 19:00 20:50
Gia ve: US$180

Domestic Flight
Air Mandalay
Sep 2: Yangon – Mandalay
6T 501 Y 02SEP RGNMDL KK2 / 1500 1705
Sep 4 : Mandalay – Yangon
6T 402 Y 04SEP MDLRGN KK2 / 0900 1105
Gia ve: US$168
http://www.airmandalay.com/english/local.php


Aug 31 – DAY 1
Travel HCMC – Yangon via Bangkok

Sep 1 – DAY 2
Visit Yangon
- Shwedagon Paya, Reputedly over 2500 years old, legend has it that the original stupa was constructed to enshrine eight hairs of the Buddha. Over the years it has been rebuilt many times until it now towers 98 metres over the city. One of the most spectacular Buddhist shrines in Asia, it is plated with over 30 tons of gold. Kipling aptly described the pagoda as "a beautiful winking wonder." The base is surrounded by a fascinating assortment of temples, shrines, statues and pavilions.
- Sule Paya, An octagonal pagoda 46 metres high, in the centre of Yangon, said to date back over 2000 years and enshrine a hair of Buddha. Surrounded by an assortment of small shops, astrologers and palmists
- Musmeah Yeshua Synagogue, located at 85, 26th Street, is the only Jewish synagogue in Yangon. It is a colonial relic, built in 1893. Its interior is beautifully maintained.
- Mailamu Paya, located in the outskirts of Yangon, is a large expanse of land on which larger-than-life and colorful statues depicting Buddha's lives are located. Mailamu Paya also showcases a pavilion on a man-made lake, and several zedis.

Sep 2 – DAY 3
Visit Yangon
Early morning scenic drive to Kyaikhtiyo, site of the wondrous Golden Rock pilgrimage site, via Bago with opportunity to photograph the Bago market in early light. Enroute stop to photograph the World War II Cemetery, dedicated to the 27,000 Commonwealth Forces who died in Burma, and the Sittaung Bridge, an area humming with riverside activity. In the afternoon transfer to a special open truck for a 45 minute ascent, then continue the journey up the trail to the Golden Rock on foot, accompanied by the many pilgrims who have walked from the very base of the mountain. (This trail is sometimes steep, but is smooth, and there are covered shelters every 50-100 meters to rest, and have a cold drink. Porters will be available to assist anyone who wishes help, and a "sedan chair" conveyance is available for hire for approximately $25 for those who do not wish to walk.) Covered with gold leaf, and precariously balanced over the edge of the mountain, Golden Rock is purported to be held in place, "balanced on hairs of the Buddha". Photograph the hundreds of pilgrims lighting candles, incense, and worshipping at this sacred monument, and the sun setting behind it.

Hotel check out at 12:30, transfer to the airport for Mandalay flight at 15:00
Arrive Mandalay at 17:05
Hotel check in and city tour in the evening

Sep 3 – DAY 4
Visit Mandalay
- Royal Palace (Burmese: man-da-lei nan-dau) is a walled city within Mandalay. It was built in 1861 by King Mindon, to fulfill a prophecy. The palace, although destroyed in WWI, was renovated, and was renovated recently. The palace contains several pavilions and chambers. Those who enter from the "foreigners-only gate" should expect to fill out an extensive and probing form. However, to avoid such a form, use the "locals-only gate" (myao-pao) and pay bribes to the army officials there.
- Maha Myat Muni Paya (Burmese: ma-ha myah mu-ni pei-ya) is Myanmar's second holiest pilgrimage site. It is a 4-metre high Buddha statue, made of gold and decorated with precious jewels. The image was brought from Rakhine State, southeast of Mandalay.
- Shwe Kyi Myin Paya (Burmese: shui ji myin pei-ya) was built in the 1st century, by Prince Min Shin Saw.
- Sandamuni Paya (Burmese: san-da-mu-ni pei-ya), located at the foot of Mandalay Hill, is similar to Kuthodaw Paya, an adjacent site. Sandamuni contains the world's largest iron Buddha image.
- Kuthodaw Paya (Burmese: ku-tho-dau pei-ya) is site of the world's largest book, located at the foot of Mandalay Hill. Built by King Mingdon in the 1800s, 729 white stupas within the complex contain the complete text of the Tripitaka, Theravada Buddhism's most sacred text.
- Mandalay Hill (Burmese: man-da-lei thaonh) is a 230-metre hill located near Mandalay. Along its path are several monasteries and temples. At its top are famous pagodas and temples.

Sep 4 – DAY 5
Hotel check out at 7:30, transfer to the airport for Yangon flight at 9:00
Arrive Yangon at 11:05
Hotel check in and city tour in the afternoon
- Inya Lake, the largest lake in the city, recently renovated its shoreline. Some parts of Inya Lake's shorelines are accessible by foot, and are known for their gardens. Along Inya Lake's shorelines is the famous Inya Lake Hotel, now owned by Dusit, and the Yangon University. Surrounding the lakeside are many villas owned by military leaders.

Sep 5 – DAY 6
Hotel check out at 7:00, transfer to the airport for Bangkok flight at 9:55
Transfer at Bangkok for HCMC

Cost estimated
Air fare: From HCMC $465 + $168; From Hanoi $180 + $168
Visa: $32
Airport tax Vietnam: $14
Airport tax Myanmar: $20 (to be advised)
Meals: $70
Stay: $125 (twin share)
Transport: $50
Total: $884 (HCMC); $599 (Hanoi)

Other tips
Use US dollars and change money in town at the black market (near the sule pagoda.) the current rate is 1345 kyat per dollar. It will go up and down a bit, please bring enough cash. you are safe. You can NOT use travelers checks, or credit cards. there are no ATM machines. Bring CASH

The taxi from the airport should be about $3, but because of the rising feul costs it has gone up for sure. The rate was $10 per day and it has AC.

Another important thing is you can NOT use free email like yahoo, hotmail, ets. even AOL is banned. They have internet but it is slow. if you look you may fine a way to use yahoo, butit is difficult. photo.net was banned for years but the last time it worked. private emails from your own URL usually work. Enjoy yourself.

However, everyone that we eventually were able to talk with was very happy we were there and encouraged people to come - so buy a few things from small vendors, buy some of the cheap souvenirs that line the entryway to the temples so that some of your visit trickes down.

[Emily]

The Many Faces Of Burma :-)

Travel tips (collected from many sources):

1. By Sean McCarthy :
Upon arrival, each tourist must hand over $200 U.S. and receive FECs (Finance Exchange Certificates) in exchange. These certificates look like Monopoly money and can be used instead of dollars while in Burma. They can also be exchanged into the local currency, the kyat (pronounced chat).

I was told by many people who had been here that it is possible to pay off the staff at the airport with $10 to forego this unpleasant transaction.

My palms were sweaty as I nervously flexed my passport with a $10 note folded neatly inside for the pay-off. I passed the first desk without incident, the $10 not even noticed as my colourful visa was stamped. I then moved onto the other desk, and now I could see a sign written in Biro on an A4 sheet stuck to the window stating simply, "FEC."

Here we go. A short tidy man approached me.

"Please sir, you must exchange $200 dollars for FECs."

I cursed myself for not having a prepared answer for this obvious opener. So I quickly resorted to a rejoinder that usually works for me - the answer of a dumb blonde.

"REALLY? What are FECs?"

"Official government currency, sir."

"I see. No thanks. I'll change my dollars into kyats in town." I attempted to move off.

A hand gently rested on my shoulder. "No sir. You must change here. It is law."

"Oh. Eh. Is there any way that I can keep my dollars?" At this stage, I threw him a look that is often described in novels of a certain type as searching, pregnant or meaningful.

The man looked around him, but not in a particularly surreptitious fashion. "Would you like to make a present, sir?"

"A present? Ah, a PRESENT. Yes, yes, of course. I would like to make you present." With the shock of it all, even rudimentary grammar was abandoning me.

"If you want to exchange $100 for FEC, sir, you give me a $5 present. If you wish to receive no FEC, you give me $10."

My ability to look nonchalant was fading rapidly but we quickly agreed on the latter option. The girl behind the counter took my dollar-laden passport without batting an eyelid and promptly returned it empty.

"Please sign here, sir."

A large ledger-type book with scrawled names was presented to me. Oh shit. Does this mean that I am making it official that I broke the law as soon as I entered the country? I looked at the other names, very few of which looked like genuine signatures. I took the pen in my hand and tried to commit any old scrawl to paper. But in my state of excitement, I produced a carbon-copy of the signature on the back of my credit card. Fantastic. I doubt I will be hired for the next installment of The Bourne Identity.

2. Health :
If you are on medication, better prepare the necessary amount of medicine for the whole trip as it may be difficult to arrange in Myanmar.
We suggest bringing your own medical kit, as you may get different items or drugs in Myanmar.

3. Airport tax :
International departure: When leaving Myanmar, an airport tax of FEC/US$ 10. - p.p. must be paid before check-in.

Domestic departure: no Airport Tax required (March 2005, subject to change without prior notice)

4. Customs Formalities
Foreign exchange not exceeding the equivalent of US$ 2,000.- (two thousand) can be imported to Myanmar without declaration.
Any foreign currencies exceeding the amount of US$ 2,000.- must be declared as well as gemstones, jewellery, gold, electrical appliances and video cameras.

It is not permitted to bring mobile phones into Myanmar, it will not work anyhow. Every visitor may import two litters of alcoholic beverage and two cartons of cigarettes free of charge.
Gold, silver and jewellery may only be exported if acquired in a store licensed by the government.

*Prohibited and restricted items :
Playing cards, gambling equipment, antiques, archaeological items and pornography are prohibited. Jewelry, electrical goods and cameras must be declared; failure to do so may result in visitors being refused permission to export it on departure. Video cameras will be held in safe custody at the airport and will be returned on departure.

5. Money :
It is advisable to bring for personal expenses like meals, drinks, buying souvenirs etc. enough US$ in cash to Myanmar. You can use old and new US$ notes here in Myanmar.
In case of using 100 US$ notes > ONLY new notes after 1996 will be accepted.

6. Dress :
When visiting temples, pagodas or other places of religious worship, it is necessary to dress modestly, as any kind of revealing clothing is frowned upon in Myanmar.
Removal of all foot wears and socks is necessary before entering all places of religious worship.

7. Restaurants :
Yangon:
Sandy’s Myanmar Cuisine
Padonmar Restaurant
Royal Thazin Restaurant
Thai: Sabei Sabei
Jamjuree Thai Kitchen
French: J’s Bistro, perfect for lunch!!!
Le Planteur
Le Molière
Indochina: Monsoon

Mandalay:
Chinese, Thai, Myanmar: Ayeyarwady Scene Restaurant
Chinese, Myanmar: A Little bit of Mandalay
Thai: Ko’ Kitchen
Chinese, Thai, Myanmar: AmarapurA Restaurant
Myanmar, Chinese: Green Elephant Mandalay Restaurant

Inle Lake area:
Chinese, Myanmar: Ann’s Restaurant
Paramount Inle Resort (Sky Lounge Rest.)
French: Inle Lake View Resort

8. Souvenirs :
In Myanmar arts and crafts have a very long tradition and are still very much alive.
Accordingly a number of interesting souvenirs (Gems and Jewellery, Laquerware, Marionettes, Paintings, Pottery and basketry, Silverware, Tapestries) can be bought in the country and the best places to buy them are the tourist centres.

Mandalay is the so called capital of arts and crafts in Myanmar! Observe the astonish fine art of old, traditional handicrafts like woodcarving, stone carving, the famous marionettes and tapestries, gold leafs, silk weaving!!!
Inle Lake: Visit a traditional silk weaving factory in INPAWKHON village. Sure you will find some beautiful hand woven Shan silk!

Yangon: Visit Bogyoke Market also known as Scott Market, where you can find all kinds of different products!
Our favourite: small, but nice and friendly, also prices are very reasonable: MYA MAR LAR, souvenir shop at No. 62 (A) Kaba Aye Pagoda Road
Or more exclusive: Art & Deco, MEEMOSA, TRADITIONS or J's IRRAWADY DREAMS (very beautiful designs, but expensive!!!$$$)

For Jewellery enthusiasts Myanmar is really the place to go. The world's most beautiful pigeon blood rubies, star sapphires, jade and a lot of other precious and semi-precious stones are original from Myanmar. You may get a good bargain in many shops, but please be aware to buy only in licensed shops to avoid any problems with the custom clearance.

>> our tip: visit MOGOK, the city of the most famous mines! Hehehe, but since Oct. 2004 MOGOK & HPAKANT are closed for foreign visitors!

9. TIPS& Prices

We would suggest to pay tips in the local currency and not in US$ or other foreign currencies.

For the Hotel porters: per luggage: 300.- Kyats per suitcase, but it depends on area. At train station, airports etc. it might be even 500.- Kyats per suitcase.

At local restaurants: approx. 500 Kyats per person - depends again on the service you got!

International Hotels: : you have to check it out: mostly service is included! But we suggest asking at the reservation desk for tip box, the tips will be equally shared. Also up to your decision!

Prices :
The cost of living in Myanmar depends very much on where you are: While in an expensive hotel a beer may cost you 3.- / 5.- US$ you might get it for about US$ 1.-(or its equivalent in Kyat) in a local restaurant. Generally spoken, Myanmar is a low-priced country but as soon as you go for imported articles the price level easily matches the one in Thailand or even other Western countries - import taxes are rather high! As long "as you go local" you might pay one fifth of the price!

10. LAST BUT NOT LEAST:

Please don't forget you travel in an underdeveloped country, where events are less predictable than it is usually the case, for example, flight schedules may change without prior notice. Some hotel & service standards may not approach Western expectations.

By reading all details, some would say warnings, but don't think it's a risk to go to Myanmar! We just want you to know that Myanmar is not Europe, North-America, Singapore etc.! But that is exactly our beautiful country's Charm! Travelling through unspoiled areas, visit hill-tribes, enjoy fantastic beaches, and meet the locals to get touched by the friendliness and hospitality what you can not find anymore in most other countries

*****Delayed baggage arrival or lost baggage after an International flight

Please note, that at the moment so many times the clients do not get all their suitcases upon arrival in Myanmar, due to the International Airlines baggage handling outside of Myanmar!

Therefore we suggest packing following things in your hand luggage:

Urgent needed medicines
1 T-Shirt or light shirt/blouse
some underwear for 1 day

Have a great trip !!!!!

[Emily]

Ngắn gọn những điều cần lưu ý là :

1. Hành lý ký gửi của chuyến bay quốc tế có thể bị thất lạc.

2. Điện thoại di động không được phép mang vào Myanmar

3. Máy ảnh, đồ điện tử, đá quý, vàng... phải được kê khai (nếu không có thể không mang về được). Đem nhiều hơn US$2,000 thì phải khai báo.

4. Nếu xài tờ đô 100, thì loại từ năm 1996 mới sử dụng được.

5. Ở sân bay có thể bị bắt buộc đổi tiền (US$200) tỷ giá thấp, lén đưa US$10 cho officer -> cho qua

6. Nên mang thuốc (medicine) theo

7. Luôn cho tiền tip - khoảng 300-500K

[netwalker]

apham hay vào site của bác Quang Luong ha! Công nhận ảnh bác Lương chụp đẹp thật,chụp film khổ lớn nhìn càng đã . Nhất là bộ ảnh National Park.

Thế đi Myanma về rồi bay qua Mỹ chụp mùa thu tiếp cũng phê phết ha.

Chắc apham lại là dân "frequent flyer"cuar Intel rồi :lol:


Myanma đẹp lắm, em mượn link ở đây gửi cho các bác xem
http://www.terragalleria.com/theravada/myanmar/

[apham]

Ngắn gọn những điều cần lưu ý là :

1. Hành lý ký gửi của chuyến bay quốc tế có thể bị thất lạc.

2. Điện thoại di động không được phép mang vào Myanmar

3. Máy ảnh, đồ điện tử, đá quý, vàng... phải được kê khai (nếu không có thể không mang về được). Đem nhiều hơn US$2,000 thì phải khai báo.

4. Nếu xài tờ đô 100, thì loại từ năm 1996 mới sử dụng được.

5. Ở sân bay có thể bị bắt buộc đổi tiền (US$200) tỷ giá thấp, lén đưa US$10 cho officer -> cho qua

6. Nên mang thuốc (medicine) theo

7. Luôn cho tiền tip - khoảng 300-500K

Căng quá nhỉ, body và lens đã hơn 2K$ rồi :(
Mà tụi tây balo vào ầm ầm đấy thôi, ta sao mình vậy, kekeke
Nghe nói internet chỉ có ở các khách sạn lớn thôi, không có internet công cộng. Ngoài ra các quán ăn ở Mandalay hay có nhiều ruồi tham gia đánh chén cùng thực khách -> phải mang thuốc đau bụng đi rồi.
Ngoài ra nên backup data trên máy laptop rồi hãy đi :gathering
Cuối cùng chúc các bác ở nhà chơi lễ vui vẻ, em đi đây :band:

[tuannm]

Chúc các bác đi đường bình an nhé :) Nếu có sự cố gì thì cũng cố mà chạy thoát thân về, đừng có tiếc mấy cái máy mà bị ở lại luôn thì khổ :lol:

[duynguyen]

chúc apham lên đường mạnh khỏe ...sớm có ảnh Myanma

[apham]

Ngồi chờ 4 tiếng không biết làm gì, may quá vẫn có internet để thăm VNPhoto. Hy vọng mấy ngày sau ở Myanmar vẫn có net chứ không thì nhớ VNPhoto lắm...ặc ặc

Ảnh chụp tại nhà ga đi sân bay Bangkok
http://www.vnphoto.net/data/p4/d2_7385_2003.jpg

[apham]

Báo cáo với các bác chuyến đi Myanmar đã thành công tốt đẹp vượt ngoài dự kiến. Các thông tin trước chuyến đi dường như đã lạc hậu lắm rồi. Myanmar thật sự là 1 nơi "phải đến" cho các nhà nhiếp ảnh trong cuộc đời :)

Một quốc gia đang bị cấm vận thì tất nhiên hàng hóa không dồi dào, tuy nhiên có đi mới thấy họ hơn VN mình ở nhiều thứ :)

. Điện thoại di động không được phép mang vào Myanmar -> SAI
. Ở sân bay có thể bị bắt buộc đổi tiền (US$200) tỷ giá thấp, lén đưa US$10 cho officer -> cho qua -> SAI
. Internet mail không dùng được -> SAI
. Luôn cho tiền tip - khoảng 300-500K -> SAI
. Mất hành lý -> SAI
. Hải quan, quân đội làm khó dễ -> SAI

Còn nhiều thứ để khám phá, sẽ chia sẻ với các bạn sau này nếu có nhu cầu đến 1 quốc gia hiền hoa và thân thiện :)

[hoa_kts]

Nội bộ Nikon lại "lủng củn" rồi, hahaha

[CuteFace]

chờ anh apham viết 1 bài về đất nước này :)