Myanmar / ပြည်ထောင်စု သမ္မတ မြန်မာနိုင်ငံတော်‌ – Let’s explore here

Myanmar is a stunningly beautiful country in South east Asia. The country contains numerous mountains ranges, including part of the Himalayas. It has a very long, rich and troubled history. Its neighbours include China, India, Bangladesh, Thailand and Laos.

What currency do they use in Myanmar?

In Myanmar they use the Burmese kyat, although US dollars are also widely accepted. Cash is widely used. The use of credit / debit cards is not widely accepted. Traveller’s cheques are not readily accepted. There are many ATMs in cities and towns throughout the country.

You should make yourself aware of the amount that your bank charges you for using credit and debit cards abroad. Often credit cards are cheaper for purchasing items directly, and for withdrawing cash from ATMs.

What language do they speak in Myanmar?

They speak Burmese in Myanmar, although many also speak Shan. English is also widely spoken.

What time zone is Myanmar in?

Remember, when you’re planning your next trip to take a look at what time zone it’s in.

Do I need a visa to visit Myanmar?

We’ve created a dedicated, more comprehensive page on visas, which you should find helpful. Check it out!

What’s it like to drive in Myanmar?

We’ve also created a dedicated page to driving abroad, which you might find helpful 🙂

Current travels

We haven’t finished our planning for driving though Myanmar yet. When we do though, we’ll post it here, and in the blog. 

Hopefully our journey will improve our knowledge of this intriguing and beautiful country, and enable us to meet some interesting people. We’ll be updating this page at that time – don’t forget to check back 🙂

Is wild camping legal in Myanmar?

Yes, wild camping is fine in Myanmar.

If you’ve got some awesome pictures, or some useful info that you’d like to share, let us know! 

And don’t forget to check out all the other pictures!