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    In the land of a thousand pagodas

    Burma, now called Myanmar, is one of the most fascinating countries in Southeast Asia. The country, bordered by 5 other neighbours, including the giants China and India, is divided into 7 regions which are home to over 130 ethnic minorities, following a rather turbulent historical and political past. It is the land of pagodas par excellence, the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, the 2000 pagodas of the fabulous plain of Bagan, the floating pagodas of Lake Inle, not to mention the thousands of other pagodas that liven up all the villages and punctuate the courses of all the rivers, including the famous Irrawaddy. Burma also boasts nearly 2,000 km of splendid coastline, with the peaceful seaside resort of Ngapali, and more recently the opening to tourism of The Mergui Archipelago with over 800 islands, most of which are completely unspoilt. Precious stones such as rubies, sapphires and jade are highly prized here, but for those on a more modest budget, there are plenty of affordable, high-quality handicrafts to enjoy, such as lacquerware, puppets, embroidered or woven tapestries, and gold leaf.

    WHEN TO VISIT MYANMAR

    IDEAL PERIOD

    From October to March, the so-called "cool" season"

    SOUTH-WEST

    Avoid the monsoon season from June to September

    NORTH-WEST

    Avoid the monsoon season from December to April

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    Our addresses in Burma

    Governor's Residence

    Myanmar - Yangon

    Style : A colonial atmosphere imbued with nostalgia and poetry Location : In the Embassy Quarter of the capital, Yangon Capacity : 49 Rooms & Suites Highlights : Governor's Residence, it's a flashback in time, a parenthesis of sweetness and elegance, and above all, timeless!

    Villa Inle Boutique Resort

    Myanmar - Lake Inle

    Style : A charming boutique hotel with traditional Burmese style Location : On the shores of Inle Lake, 14 km from Nyaung Shwe Capacity : 27 traditional villas with garden or lake view Highlights : The natural site is simply enchanting, away from the thrum of the lake boats

    Wa Ale Island Resort

    Myanmar - Mergui Archipelago

    Style : The architecture of the venue is inspired by African safari lodges, but all the decorative touches have an Asian feel Location : To the southwest of Burma, in the Mergui Archipelago, 1 hour and 45 minutes by speedboat from the coast Capacity : 11 tents and 3 tree houses overlooking the Andaman Sea Highlights : Wa Ale is a real little paradise, wonderfully unspoilt, where you can live the life of a chic Robinson Crusoe

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    PRACTICAL GUIDE

    ENTRANCE AND SECURITY

    - A tourist visa is required, valid for a maximum of 28 days
    - Passport valid for at least 6 months after arrival in the territory

    CLIMATE

    - From June to October, the monsoon season in Yangon and along the coast; the centre of the country is drier
    - From November to February: the dry season, which is sunny and reasonably warm
    - March to May: the hot season, with sweltering temperatures

    TIME DIFFERENCE

    - Burma is at GMT+6:30
    - In summer, a time difference of +4 hours 30 minutes
    - In winter, +5h30 time difference

    LANGUAGE

    - English mainly spoken in tourist areas
    - Burmese is the official language

    HEALTH & VACCINATION

    - Vaccination record update
    - Anti-malarial treatment in certain regions
    - Zika virus transmission area

    CURRENCY

    - The currency is the kyat
    - 10,000 MMK = €4.05 (July 2025)

    ELECTRICITY

    - 220/230 volts
    - Various socket systems
    - Await an adapter

    TIP

    - 3 to 5 $ per person per day for national guides
    - 2 to 3 $ per person per day for local English-speaking guides
    - 2 $ per person per day for drivers
    - 0.5 $ per bag for porters
    - 5% on tips in restaurants

    As this information may change, we invite you to consult
    The website of your country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Ethical luxury travel specialist, LUXeTHIKA creates exceptional tailor-made journeys in Burma.