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Where to go . . . Where to stay . . . Where to eat . . . Where to shop . . . Where to entertain . . . 2015 JUNE
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Photo by Aung Naing Tun (MDY)
TOTAL LAND AREA TOTAL COASTLINE POPULATION ETHNICITY
approx. 677,000 Sq.km approx. 3,000 km on the west & western south over 54 million over 135 ethnicities
STATES, REGIONS & UNION TERRITORY
15 States, Regions & Union Territory
SELF-ADMINISTERED ZONES & DIVISION
6 Self-administered Zones & Division
WATER TERRITORY
Maritimes boundaries on Bay of Bengal and Adman Sea
NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES
Bangladesh, India, China, Laos and Thailand
SUPERLATIVE IN MYANMAR
Mt. Khakaborazi (The Highest Mountain) Ayeyarwaddy River (The Logest River) Indawgyi Lake (The Biggest Lake)
WEATHER
Hot Season (March – May) Raining Season (June – October) Cold Season (November – February)
MAIN TOURIST DESTINATION
Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan, Inle Lake and Ngapali Beach
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Yangon International Airport Mandalay International Airport Naypyitaw International Airport
CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE CURRENCY CODE 1 USD 1 EUR 1 AUD 1 JPY 1 CNY 1 SGD 1 THB
EXCHANGE (KYATS/KS) 1,082.00 1,204.50 856.18 895.14 174.33 809.79 32.27
Rates updated on 20/5/2015 for reference only
MOBILE PHONE SIM CARDS & ITS INTERNET SYSTEM MPT SIM Card 2G (GSM) & 3G (WCDMA) network Ooredoo SIM Card 3G network Telenor SIM Card 2G & 3G network
Publication License No.
00973 – 2015
Publisher
W2G Myanmar Travel Guide Book
Printing
Aung Thein Than
Editor
Success Voyage Tours Co., Ltd.
Designer Panthit Advertising & Service Corporation
Success Voyage Tours Co.,Ltd.
W2G always makes every effort to provide current and accurate information because there are frequently some changes in some facts. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the written permission of W2G Myanmar Travel Guide Book Organization. All rights reserved. Copyright 2015 by W2G Myanmar Travel Guide Book.
Office Address:
City Bank Building, 5th Floor, Banyardala Road, Mingalar Taungnyunt Township, 11221, Yangon, The Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Tel : +95 (0)9 732 414 84, +95 (0)9 421 114 605 Fax : +95 (0)1 299 622 E-mail : w2gmtgb.ad@gmail.com W2G Myanmar Travel Guide Book
COVER STORY : Sun rise of pagoda panoramic view in Bagan, the ancient capital of Myanmar with over
2000 pagodas and temples tells the glory of Asia archeological zone.
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HIGHLIGHT DESTINATIONS OF MYANMAR N
KHAKABORAZI PHONGANRAZI
PHANGANRANRAZI PUTA-O
MYITKYINA INDAWGYI LAKE
BHAMO RIH LAKE
MOGOK
GOKTEIK VIADUCT HSIPAW KYAUKMYAUNG PYIN-OO-LWIN MONYWA MINGUN MANDALAY SAGAING AMARAPURA KAKKU INNWA TAUNG-GYI MINDAT PINDAYA AYETHARYAR BAGAN NAT-MA-TAUNG (MT. VICTORIA) NYAUNG-SHWE SALAY POPA KALAW MRAUK-U INLE LAKE INN-DAIN SITTWE NAYPYITAW LOIKAW
KENG TUNG
PYAY NGAPALI BEACH
BAGO NGWESAUNG BEACH
YANGON TWANTE
KYAIKHTIYO
THANLYIN
MAWLAMYINE
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LEGEND Mountain River / Lake Town / Village
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Mausoleum Airport
Sule Pagoda Rd.
Yangon Central Railway Station
Museum
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Hotels
BELMOND GOVERNOR’S RESIDENCE Taw-win Road, Near National Museum 01-229 860 www.belmond.com/ governors-residence-yangon Free Wi-Fi Access A romantic & colonial-style Mansion
SULE SHANGRI-LA HOTEL Sule Pagoda Road, Downtown Area 01-242 828 www.shangri-la.com/yangon/suleshangrila Free Wi-Fi Access Modern 22 story Hotel for luxury & business
SEDONA HOTEL Kaba-aye Pagoda Road, Front of Inya Lake 01-860 5377 www.sedonahotels.com.sg/ Where/SedonaHotelYangon Free Wi-Fi Access A newly renovated grand Hotel
THE KANDAWGYI PALACE HOTEL Kan-yeik-tha Road, On the shore of Kandawgyi Lake 01-249 255~9, 01-394 837~9 www.kandawgyipalace-hotel.com Free Wi-Fi Access The Golden Teak Hotel on the Royal Lake
BEST WESTERN GREEN HILL HOTEL Phoe-sein Road, Near Kandawgyi Lake 01-209 299, 209300, 209343, 209345~6 www.greenhillhotelyangon.com Free Wi-Fi Access 7-story Modern Building
SUMMIT PARKVIEW HOTEL Ahlone Road, Near to Shwedagon Pagoda 01-211 888, 211 966 www.summityangon.com Free Wi-Fi Access A blend of classic & contemporary design
HOTEL ESPERADO U Aung Myat Street, Front of Kandawgyi Lake 01-8619486~9 www.hotelesperado.com Free Wi-Fi Access Boutique Hotel With views towering of Lake Kandawgyi
THE ROSE GARDEN HOTEL Upper Pansodan Road, Near Kandawgyi Lake 01-371 992 www.theroseyangon.com Free Wi-Fi Access
AVENUE 64 HOTEL Kyite-wine Pagoda Road, City Area 01-656 912~9, 09-8631392 www.avenue64hotel.com Free Wi-Fi Access Boutique Hotel
CLOVER CITY CENTER HOTEL 32nd Street, Downtown Area 01-377 720~2 www.cloverhotelsgroup.com Free Wi-Fi Access Modern Building Under $ 85.00 (until August)
ORCHID HOTEL Botahtaung Pagoda Road, Near Botahtaung Pagoda 01-399 930 www.orchidhotelmm.com Free Wi-Fi Access $ 50.00 – 90.00
HOTEL GRAND UNITED (21st Downtown) 21st Street, China Town Area 01-378 200~1, 378 204 www.hotelgrandunited.com Free Wi-Fi Access Modern Building
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Restaurants
ESCAPE GASTRO BAR Thai Cuisine Kan-yeik-tha Road, Near Kabar-aye Pagoda 01-660737 Open Daily (11:00 - minnight) Free Wi-Fi Access
L’ OPERA ITALIAN RESTAURANT & BAR Italian Cuisine U Htun Nyein Street, Near Inya Lake Hotel 01-665 516, 660 976, 09 – 730 307 55 www.operayangon.com Open Daily ( L 11:00-14:00, D 18:00-22:30) Free Wi-Fi Access With Italian Chef, Myanmar Classic Guitarist at Old Colonial Buildings $ 25 - 35
HOUSE OF MEMORIES RESTAURANT Myanmar, Thai, Chinese, Indian Cuisine U Wizara Road, City Area 01-525 195, 534 242, 09-731 914 98 www.houseofmemoriesmyanmar.com Open Daily (11:00 – 23:00) Free Wi-Fi Access More than 100 years old colonial Building Happy Hour: Daily 18:00 - 20:00 Fri & Sat: Music Band
GREEN ELEPHANT RESTAURANT Myanmar, Thai, Chinese, Indian, European Cuisine University Avenue Road, Near American Embassy 01-537 551, 09-73152300, 09-73233801 www.greenelephant-restaurants.com Open Daily (11:00-21:30) Free Wi-Fi Access Set Menu: Starting from 12,000 Ks A La Carte: Starting from 5,000 Ks
AJISHIN JAPANESE RESTAURANT Japanese Cuisine Thukhawadi Lane, Near Sedona Hotel 01-562701, 09-43073747 www.ajishin.com Open Daily (11:30 – 23:00) Free Wi-Fi Access Set Menu: Staring from $ 20.00 A La Carte: Starting from $ 5.00
VIETNAM KITCHEN Vietnam Cuisine Phosein Road, Opposite to Chatrium Hotel 09-254282468 www.vietnamkitchen.info Open Daily (08:30 – 22:00) Set Menu: 7000 Ks (min 4 Pax) A La Carte: Starting from 3,000 Ks HAPPY HOUR (08:30 – 18:00) 15% off
BAWARCHI INDIAN RESTAURANT Indian Cuisine Alan-pya Pagoda Rd, Near Park Royal Hotel 09-253500002 www.incapitalasia.com Open Daily (11:00 – 23:00) Free Wi-Fi Access
ROYAL THAZIN RESTAURANT Myanmar, Thai, Chinese, Indian, Eu Cuisine Inya Road, Near Inya Lake 01-537898, 09-420220541 Open Daily (10:00 – 22:30) Free Wi-Fi Access Set Menu: Starting from 8500 Ks
SIGNATURE FINE DINING & GARDEN BISTRO Myanmar, Asian, European Cuisine Kaba-aye Pagoda Road, On the shore of Kandawgyi Lake 01-546488, 543387, 546488, 558827~8 Open Daily (07:00-23:00) Free Wi-Fi Access Set Menu: Starting from 30000 Ks A La Carte: Starting from 4000 Ks
JASPER HOUSE RESTAURANT Thai , European Cuisine Alone Road, Near People’s Park 01-230 2011, 09-517 2589 www.jasper.com.mm, www.jasperhouse.asia Open Daily (09:00-23:00) Free Wi-Fi Access Set Menu: 10,000 Ks A La Carte: 3,500 Ks - 9800 Ks
CHEW Q BAR & THAI RESTAURANT Thai Cuisine Kan-yeik-tha Rd, Near Kabar-aye Pagoda 09-3617 4447~8 Open Daily (10:00 – 23:30) Free Wi-Fi Access A La Carte: Starting from 3000 Ks
WATER LIBRARY FRENCH FINE DINING French Cuisine Pyay Road, Near National Museum 01-221 721, 214 361 www.waterlibraryyangon.com Open Daily ( L 11:30-14:00, D 8:00-23:00 ) Free Wi-Fi Access
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31 D, Kan Yeiktha Street, Kabaraye Road, Ma Yan Gone Twonship, Yangon, Myanmar. E.mail : wheresmydrink@escapegastrobar.com ph : 01 660737 2015 JUNE
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Shopping & Entertainment
MYANMAR INK ART GALLERY Paintings Alen Pya Pagoda Road, Near Park Royal Hotel 09-540 8179, 09-421055312 www.myanmarinkartgallery.com Open Daily (10:00-19:00)
MMM MAY & MARK GEMS Gems & Jewellery Inya Road, Near Yangon University 01-501 691, 537 308 www.maymark.com Open Mon – Sat (08:00 – 18:00) Specialize in Diamond & Jade
VESTIGE SOUVENIR SHOP Authentic & Ethical Goods Parami Road, City Area 09-420099964, 09-251077462 www.vestigeburma.com Open Daily (09:00-20:00)
NANDAWUN SOUVENIR SHOP Gems, Handicrafts & Book Centrre Baho Road, Near to Shwedagon Pagoda, 01-221 271, 212 409, 09-730 026 98 www.MyanmarHandicrafts.com www.MyanmarBook.com Open Daily (09:00-18:00)
NEW STAR SOUVENIR SHOP Gems & Jewellery Shwedagon Pagoda Road, Near Shwedagon Pagoda, 01-387 406, 376 798 www.newstarjewellery.com Open Daily (09:00-17:30)
AUGUSTINE’S ANTIQUES Antiques & Handicrafts Thiri Mingalar Road, Near Yangon University 01-525359, 524052, 09-5419459 www.augustinesouvenir.com Mon-Sat 10:00-18:30, Sun 16:00-19:00
Traditional Culture Show HTWE OO MYANMAR Traditional Puppet Show Sule Pagoda Road, Near Park Royal Hotel 09-5127271, 09-798888790, 01-245 676 www.htweoomyanmar.com www.easymyanmartravel.com Open Daily (18:00 – 20:00) 09:00-16:00 Show is available on request (min 10 Pax) Ticket: 10,000 Ks (Adult), 5,000 Ks (Child)
KARAWEIK DINING HALL International Buffet Dinner Karaweik Palace, On the shore of Kandawgyi Lake 01-290546, 290547, 295744 www.karaweikpalace.com Open Daily (Lunch 11:00 –15:00, Dinner 18:00-21:00) Free Wi-Fi Access Royal Culture Show (18:30 – 20:30) Buffet Dinner: 35000 Ks (Adult), 16500 Ks (Child
Club & Spa PIONEER MUSIC LOUNGE Club Alone Road, Yangon Int’l Hotel 09-5108635, 09-73168886 Open Daily (Staring from 20:00)
LIME SPA Health Spa Kan Kaw Mying Street 09-420156395 www.Lime-spa.com.sg Open Daily (11:00 – 23:00)
LA SOURCE BEAUTY SPA Spa & Salon Service Inya Road 01-512380, 526653 www.lasourcebeautyspa.com Open Daily (09:00 – 19:00)
INYA DAY SPA Spa, Massage & Beauty Salon Inya Road 01-537907, 503375 www.inyaspa.com Open Daily (10:00 – 22:00)
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Your trip to Myanmar will be complete only after visiting
Myanmar Gems, Crafts and Book Centre
Address : No. 55, Baho Road, Corner of Ahlone & Baho Road, Ahlone Township, Yangon, Myanmar. Phone : (959) 7314 7732, 2549 52054, 2549 52058 (951) 221 271, 212 409 info@myanmarbook.com www.MyanmarBook.com www.MyanmarHandicrafts.com
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Mandalay Royal Palace
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Mandalay Central Railway Station 78rd Street
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Hotels
SEDONA HOTEL Corner of 26th x 66th St., Front of Royal Palace & Mandalay Hill 02- 36 488 www.sedonahotels.com.sg/ Where/SedonaHotelMandalay Free Wi-Fi Access A newly renovated grand hotel
HOTEL SHWE PYI THAR Pyin-oo-lwin Road, Bet. 31st x 32nd St. 02-74402~9 www.hotelshwepyithar.com Free Wi-Fi Access Defining Myanmar Luxury
HOTEL BY THE RED CANAL Corner of 63rd x 22nd Street 02-68543, 02-61177 www.hotelredcanal.com Free Wi-Fi Access Boutique Hotel
RUPAR MANDALAR RESORT Corner of 53rd x 30th Street 02-61553~9 www.ruparmandalar.com Free Wi-Fi Access 40% off all room rate up to end of September 2015 on 10th Anniversary Sale
HOTEL AMAZING MANDALAY 78th Street, Bet. 28th x 29th St. 02-67411, 02-67433, 09-5133013 www.hotelamazingmandalay.com Free Wi-Fi Access
SHWE INGYINN HOTEL Corner of 30th & 78th Street, In Front of Mandalay Central Railway Station 02-73462~9, www.shweingyinnhotel.com Free Wi-Fi Access Modern Building 10% off all room rate up to end of August
HOTEL YADANARBON 31th Street, Bet 76th x 77th St. 02-71058, 71999, 74035 www.hotelyadanarbon.com Free Wi-Fi Access Daily Myanmar Puppet Show (19:30-21:00)
MANDALAY CITY HOTEL 26th St., Bet 82nd x 83rd St. 02-61700~4, 02-61911, 02-61922 www.mandalaycityhotel.com Free Wi-Fi Access Oasis Hotel in Mandalay Downtown
GREAT WALL HOTEL 78th Street, Bet. 42nd x Theippan St. 02-68460~2 www.greatwall-hotel.com Free Wi-Fi Access
SHWE PHYU HOTEL 64th Street, Bet.39th x 40th St. 09-420329311, 420329322 www.shwephyuhotel.com.mm Free Wi-Fi Access
HOTEL 76 76th Street, Bet 32nd x 33rd St. 02-67083~5 www.hotel76mandalay.com Free Wi-Fi Access 30% off room rate up to end of June
NADI MYANMAR HOTEL 62nd Street, Bet.37th x38th St. 02-36147, 66858, 62259 Nadi Myanmar hotel Free Wi-Fi Access Colonial styled Hotel
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Restaurants
GREEN ELEPHANT RESTAURANT Myanmar, Thai, Chinese Cuisine 27th St., Bet. 64th x 65th 02-61237, 74273, 09-2038207 www.greenelephant-restaurants.com Open Daily (10:00-21:30) Free Wi-Fi Access A La Carte: 5000 Ks – 25000 Ks
THAI THANI REATAURANT & BAR Thai Cuisine 64th St., Bet. 27th x 28th St. 09-259236878, 09-257899784 www.thaithanimandalay.com Open Daily (09:00-23:00) Set Menu: 8500 Ks A La Carte: 3500Ks – 11000 Ks
MYANANDAR RESTAURANT Myanmar, Chinese Cuisine Upper Strand St., Bet. 26th x 35th St. 09-91013473, 09-40260088 www.amazing-hotel.com Open Daily (11:00 – 22:00) Set Menu: 8000/ Ks -10000/ Ks Ayeyarwaddy River View Daily Puppet Show (13:00-14:30)
SINGAPURA RESTAURANT Chinese, Singapore, Thai Cuisine 77th St., Bet. 31st x 32nd St. 02-34768, 09-444011089 www.singapurarestaurant.com Open Daily (10:00-22:00) Free Wi-Fi Access A La Carte: 2000 Ks – 14000 Ks
GOSSIP CAFÉ & RESTAURANT Thai, European Cuisine 67th St., Bet: 30th x 31st St. 02-74074 Open Daily (10:00 -22:00) Free Wi-Fi Access A La Carte: 3500 Ks – 8000 Ks
SHW NANDAW RESTAURANT Myanmar Cuisine Myananda Housing, 4th Street, 78x79 St. 09-256100969, 09-2010981 Open Daily (09:00-21:00) Set Menu: 6000 Ks – 7000 Ks
GOLDEN CIRCLE RESTAURANT European, Thai Cuisine 77th St., Bet 32nd x 33rd St. 09-6503129, 09-31973497 Open Daily (09:00-21:30) Free Wi-Fi Access A la carte: 3000 Ks – 9000 Ks
GOLDEN DUCK RESTAURANT Chinese Cuisine Corner of 80th St. x 16th St. 02-368 08, 729 21, 09-255944959 Open Daily (11:00-21:00) Set Menu: under 9200 Ks
ROYAL MANDALAY CAFÉ & RESTAURANT European, Asian Cuisine 32nd St., Bet. 68th x 69th St. 09-250105795 Open Daily (10:00-23:00) Free Wi-Fi Access Set Menu: 9500 Ks
ROYAL LAKE CAFÉ & RESTAURANT Chinese Cuisine West Kandawgyi, Near Royal Barge 09-91009445, 09-6538984, 09-2009445 Open Daily (09:00-20:00) Free Wi-Fi Access A La Carte: 3000Ks – 20000Ks
DAUNG LAN GYI RESTAURANT Myanmar Traditional Cuisine 68th St., Bet. 33rd x 34th St. 09-8552075, 09-5123859 Open Daily (10:30-21:00) Free Wi-Fi Access Myanmar Traditional Style
SUSHI BAR JAPANESE RESTAURANT Japanese Cuisine Corner of 71st x 29th 011-202803, 09-428120214 Sushi Bar Open Daily (10:30-21:30) A La Carte: 1500 Ks – 25000 Ks
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Shopping & Entertainment
AUNG NAN (U Mg Mg Mu) Myanmar Handicrafts Showroom & Workshop Southern part of Ma Har Mu Ni Pagoda 02-70145, 09-33304689 www.aungnan.com Open Daily (08:00 -17:00) Starting from 5000 Ks
TAW WIN THAZIN Handicrafts & Ivory Curving Workshop 80th St., Bet. 32th x 33th St. 02-24246, 09-2005724, 09-6801566 www.tinaungivorycarving.com Open Daily (08:00 – 20:00) Starting from 15000 Ks
NAN MYINT MYANMAR Silver, Lacquer, Wood, Ivory Crafts 29th St., Bet. 80th x 81st St. 02-33511, 09-2003646 Open Daily (08:00- 18:00) Starting from 1500 Ks
KING GALON Gold Leaf Workshop 36th St., Bet. 77th x 78th St. 02-32135, 09-52141603 Open Daily (09:00 – 18:00) Starting from 5000 Ks
THEIN HTIKE SHIN Traditional Handicrafts East Entrance of Maha-muni Pagoda. 02-33894, 09-444023249 Open Daily (08:00 – 17:00) Starting from 15000 Ks
SHWE SIN TINE Silk Weaving Workshop & Showroom Mong Tan Street, Amarapura 02-70030, 70082 Open Daily (08:00 – 18:00) Starting from 10$
U WIN MAUNG Bronze Casting Workshop & Showroom Tampawadi, Amarapura 0173692, 09-2007117, 09-2030011, 02-59549 Open Daily (08:00 – 18:00) Starting from 3$
OK Jade & Jewellery 73rd St.,28th x 29th St. 02-64773, 02-74848 Open Daily (08:30 – 18:00)
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MYANMAR MARIONETTE THEATER Puppet & Culture Show 66th Street, Bt 26th x 27th Street. 02-34446, 09-2015866 www.mandalaymarionettes.com Daily Show (20:30pm - 21:30pm) 10,000 Ks per pax
DIAMOND BEAUTY SPA Massage 62nd Street, Between 38th x 39th Street 09-2000260, 09-47606698 Open Daily (09:00 – 21:30) Starting from 19,000 Ks
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Lawkananda Pagoda
agan is one of the architectural wonders of the world. It lies on the east bank of the Ayeyarwaddy River and about 290 km southwest of Mandalay and 700 km north of Yangon. It was the capital of the first Myanmar Empire that flourished from the 11th to the 13th centuries AD. The founder of the Bagan Empire was King Anawrahta (1044-1077). There were altogether 55 Kings, according to the chronicles of the Bagan Dynasty (11th and 12th centuries). Most of the pagoda-construction was done towards the later part of the dynasty
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when Bagan was at the height of its power and prosperity. During that period over 4,000 Buddhist temples, pagodas and monasteries were constructed in the Bagan plains alone, of which the remains of over 2200 temples and pagodas still survive to the present day. The Bagan temple falls into one of two broad categories: the stupa-style solid temple and the vault-style hollow temple. Bagan is also the center of Myanmar lacquer-ware industry.
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Hotels
AUREUM PALACE HOTEL Near Bagan Viewing Tower 061-60046~7 www.aureumpalacehotel.com/bagan Free Wi-Fi Access Villa Resort
THE HOTEL @ THARABAR GATE Near Tharabar Gate 061-60037, 60042~3, 09-250313859 www.tharabargate.com www.hoteltharabarbagan.com Free Wi-Fi Access Magnificent Teakwood Lobby & lush gardens
MYANMAR TREASURE RESORT Khayay Road, New Bagan 061-654 42~3, 654 45 www.myanmartreasureresorts.com/ location-1/bagan Free Wi-Fi Access
AMAZING BAGAN RESORT Near Nyaungoo Airport 061-60035, 061-60053, 09-402630885, 09-2042094 www.bagangolfresort.net Free Wi-Fi Access Bagan Traditional Style
AYE YAR RIVER VIEW RESORT Near Bu Pagoda, Old Bagan 061-60352, 61021, 09-2042134~5, 09-2042629 www.ayeyarriverviewresort.com Free Wi-Fi Access Ayeyarwaddy River View
BAGAN LODGE Myat Lay Road, New Bagan 061-65456~7, 65459, 65460~1 www.bagan-lodge.com Free Wi-Fi Access
THE FLORAL BREEZE HOTEL Near Lawka Nandar Pagoda, New Bagan 061-65309, 061-65428, 09-255813057 www.hotelbze.com Free Wi-Fi Access
BAGAN THANDE HOTEL Near Gadawpalin Pagoda, Old Bagan 061-60025, 60031, 60964 www.baganthandehotel.net Free Wi-Fi AccessZFR
ZFREETI HOTEL 5th Thiripyitsaya Street, New Shwe-zi-gon Pagoda 061-61003, 061-60921, 09-73040305~6, 09-259628745 www.zfreeti.com Free Wi-Fi Access
BAGAN UMBRA HOTEL Near Shwe-zee-gone Pagoda 061-60034, 60381, 061-60379 www.baganumbrahotel.com Free Wi-Fi Access
RUBY TRUE HOTEL Myat Lay Road, New Bagan 061-65043, 061-65065 www.rubytrue.com Free Wi-Fi Access
THANTE HOTEL Near Nyaungoo Local Market 061-60315, 061-61116 www.thantenyu.com Free Wi-Fi Access
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he Hotel @ Tharabar Gate is located in the most unique Archeological Site of South East Asia, the Ancient capital of the Burmese Empire, Old Bagan. Surrounded by more than 4000 ancient temples and Pagodas, you will be enchanted by the breathtaking views. The Hotel @ Tharabar Gate is within 5 minutes walking distance to the spectacular Ananda Temple known as ‘The Jewel of Bagan’. The Hotel offers 83 luxury rooms including 4 Suites. Every room is decorated with teak floors and typical Burmese furniture. All rooms are fully air-conditioned and feature an IDD Telephone line, Sat- Television, Safety Deposit Box, Mini Bar and a private Garden. Each room with its high ceiling and different hand painted wall painting which are all copies of original Temple Painting of the Bagan period. Internet and Wi-Fi is available in the Lobby. The Hotel offers 2 dining choices, one in the Tropical Garden and as an alternative the semi-open Main Restaurant. The Restaurant accommodates 100 Diners and 150 around the Swimming pool and
garden. The restaurant is well known for its open air fine dining, traditional Myanmar food, Europeans and Asian Cuisine. The hotel also features a pool side bar to relax with a cool Cocktail or Drinks of your choice. Furthermore the Hotel offers the option to order In Room Dining 24 hours. For Relaxation after a day of Sightseeing we invite you to experience our Spa with Signature Treatments of Myanmar and Thailand. The 24 hours Butler service will arrange for you Transport, Guides, Sightseeing Tours, Airline Reservations, or book a Balloon Ride with our Partner:" Balloons Over Bagan". The hotel is 15 minutes drive from the Nyaung Oo Airport and most major sightseeing places that Bagan is known for. We can offer Sunset Boat trip with Snacks and Drinks on board to watch the beautiful Sunset over the Ayeyarwaddy as well as Excursions to Mount Popa (Taung Kalat). Whatever you like to do during your time in Bagan, we are here to make your visit an unforgettable one.
YANGON OFFICE
THE HOTEL @ THARABAR GATE
R2H, 1st Floor, Nawarat Condo, Sa Mon Street, 22/24, Pyay East Qtr., Dagon Township, Yangon Tel: +951-377956, 376568 Mobile: +959-2042228 Email: smm@hoteltharabarbagan.com.mm www.tharabargate.com
Near Tharabar Gate 05232 Old Bagan, Nyaung Oo Township, Mandalay Division, Myanmar Tel: +95-61-60037/ 42/ 43 Fax: +95-61-60044 Email: Frontoffice@hoteltharabarbagan.com.mm 2015 JUNE
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Restaurants
NANDA RESTAURANT Myanmar, Thai, Chinese, Korea Cuisine Bagan-Nyaungoo Main Road, Near Shwe-zee-gon Pagoda 061-60754, 60790, 09-2042341, 09-450050935 Open Daily (09:30-22:00) Puppet Show with Myanmar Traditional Orchestra (19:00-19:40) Set Menu: 7000 Ks – 15000 Ks A La Carte: 3500 Ks - 22000 Ks
GREEN ELEPHANT NANDAWUN RESTAURANT Myanmar, Thai, Chinese Cuisine Near Lawkananda Pagoda, Old Bagan 061-65365, 09-256016603 www.greenelephant-restaurants.com Open Daily (09:00-14:00 until End of September) -20:30 Ayeyarwaddy River View Set Menu: 7500 Ks – 9500 Ks A La Carte: 3000 Ks - 9000 Ks
IRRAWADDY FINE DINING Myanmar, Chinese, Thailand, European Cuisines Chauk Main Road, New Bagan 061-65099, 65423 www.amatabtqhouse.com Open Daily (10:00 – 22:00) Free Wifi Access Puppet Show (07:00-07:40) Set Menu: 9000 Ks – 11000 Ks A La Carte: 4000 Ks - 7000 Ks
BAGAN VIEWING TOWER RESTAURANT Myanmar, Asian, European, Chinese Cuisine Near Nyaungoo Airport 061-60979 www.aureumpalacehotel.com Open Daily (6:00 – 22:30) Free Wi-Fi Access 9th Floor Restaurant with Panoramic View Happy Hour: Buy One Get One (17:00 - 19:00) Set Menu: $ 30 A La Carte: $6 - $15
STAR BEAM RESTAURANT French, Asian, Myanmar, European Cuisine Near Myanmar Treasure Resort, New Bagan 09-259073071 Open Daily (10: 00am – 22:00) Tailor-made service is available. Set Menu: 8000 Ks – 12000 Ks A La Carte: 1000 Ks – 6000 Ks
EDEN BBB RESTAURANT Myanmar, European, Chinese Cuisine Bagan-Nyaungoo Road, Near Shwe-zee-gon Pagoda 061-60040, 60467, 09-259659961 Open Daily (9:00 - 21:30) Set Menu: 9000 Ks – 11000 Ks A La Carte: 2000Ks – 7900 Ks
7 SISTER RESTAURANT Myanmar, Thai, European, Chinese Cuisine New Ni Street, New Bagan 061-65404, 09-256108635 Open Daily (8:30 - 22:00) Set Menu: 6500 Ks – 8500 Ks A La Carte: 2500 Ks – 7500 Ks
WELCOME RESTAURANT Myanmar, Chinese Cuisine New Bagan 061-65348 , 09-47106815 Open Daily (9:00 - 22:00) Set Menu: 9000 Ks – 12000 Ks A La Carte: 1500 Ks – 28000 Ks
PWINT MARLAR RESTAURANT Myanmar Buffet New Bagan 061-65325, 09-43132213 Open Daily (8:00 - 20:00) Buffet : 4000 Ks
MINGALABAR FOOD CORNER Chinese, Thai, Myanmar Cuisine New Bagan 061-65283, 09-2043332 Open Daily (7:00 - 22:00) Set Menu: 7500 Ks -10000 Ks A La Carte: 2000 Ks 10000 Ks
BLACK BAMBOO RESTAURANT Chinese, Thai, Myanmar, European Cuisine New Bagan 061-60782, 09-6501444 Open Daily (9:00 - 22:00) A La Carte: 2500 Ks 8000 Ks
KYAW RESTAURANT Italian, Thai, Chinese, Myanmar Cuisine New Bagan 061-65103, 09-43105856 Open Daily (6:00am 9:00pm) A La Carte: 2500 Ks – 7000 Ks
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Bagan-Nyaung Oo Main Road, Wet-Gyi-Inn ward, Bangan, Myanmar.
Tel : 061-60754,60790 Mobile : 09- 2042341, 09- 450050935 2015 JUNE E-mail : namdarestaurant.bagan@gmail.com kokyaw.nanda@gmail.com
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Shopping & Entertainment
MY BAGAN Elegant Gifts & Souvenirs Chauk Main Road, New Bagan 061-65099, 65423 www.amatabtqhouse.com Open Daily (09:00 – 21:00) Starting from $ 2.00
GOLDEN CUCKO Lacquerware show room & work shop Myinkabar Village, Nyaungoo 061-65156 Open Daily (08:00 – 20:00) Starting from $ 4.00
1517 SOUVENIR SHOP Myanmar Handicrafts Wet-gyi-inn Village, Nyaungoo 061-60220, 60300 www.baganmyanmargroup.com Open Daily (07:30 – 09:30)
SHWE-LA-YAUNG Lacquerware show room & work shop Myinkabar Village, Nyaungoo 061-65353 Open Daily (08:00 – 18:00) Starting from $ 15.00
U BA NYEIN Lacquerware show room & work shop New Bagan 061-66212~3 Open Daily (08:00 – 16:00) Starting from $ 2.00
BAGAN HOUSE Lacquerware show room & work shop New Bagan 061-65473, 65324 Open Daily (08:00-19:00) Starting from $ 1.00
EVER STAND Lacquerware show room & work shop Wet-gyi-inn Village, Nyaungoo 061-60214 Open Daily (08:00 – 21:00) Starting from $ 1.00
FAMILY LACQUERWARE Lacquerware show room & work shop Myinkabar Village, Nyaung Oo 061-65177 Open Daily (07:00 – 19:00) Starting from $ 2.00
Spa & Bar BLOSSOM SPA Myanmar Traditional Massage Chauk Main Road, New Bagan 061-65099, 65423 www.amatabtqhouse.com Open Daily (09:00 – 20:30) Price Range: $ 25 – $ 90
CITY BAR Wide Selection of Drinks Chauk Main Road, New Bagan 061-65099 www.amatabtqhouse.com Open Daily (10:00 – 23:00)
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Culture Show DANDAREE SHOW Bagan Dynasty Opera 70 Minutes Show Golden Palace, Old Bagan 09-256109199, 253648686 www.dandaree.com 14th Oct 2015 – 31st March 2016 (19:30 – 20:40) Starting from $ 50.00 The most stunning show Int’l Buffet Dinner with $ 10.00 before & after show
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Tourist Attraction Sites
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Heho Airport Heho
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Aungban
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Red Mountain Vine Yard
Inle Lake
Phaung-daw-oo Pagoda
nle Lake is a freshwater lake located in the Nyaungshwe Township of Taunggyi District of Shan State. It is the second largest lake in Myanmar with an estimated surface area of 116 km2, and one of the highest at an elevation of 880 m. During the dry season, the average water depth is 2.1 m, with the deepest point being 3.7 m, but during the rainy season this can increase by 1.5 m. The watershed area for the lake lies to a large extent to the north and west of the lake. The lake drains through the Nam Pilu or Balu Chaung on
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its southern end. There is a hot spring, Khaungdaing on its northwestern shore. Although the lake is not large, it contains a number of endemic species. Over twenty species of snails and nine species of fish are found nowhere else in the world. It hosts approximately 20,000 brown and black head migratory seagulls in November, December and January. The people of Inle Lake (called Intha) live in numerous small villages along the lake's shores and on the lake.
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Hotels
NOVOTEL INLE LAKE MYAT MIN HOTEL Mine Thauk Village, Inle Lake 09-251041570, 09-251041571 www.novotel.com/9395 Free Wi-Fi Access
RISTINE LOTUS SPA RESORT Kaung Daing Village, Inle Lake 081-209317, 09-5197770 www.pristinelotus.com Free Wi-Fi Access
INLE PRINCESS RESORT Magyizin Village, Inle Lake 081-209055, 209364, 209363 www.inleprincessresort.com Free Wi-Fi Access
INLE LAKE VIEW RESORT Kaung Taing Village, Inle Lake 081-209483 www.inlelakeview.com Free Wi-Fi Access
SHWE INN THA FLOATING RESORT Inle Lake 09-49351315, 5192952 www.inlefloatingresort.com Free Wi-Fi Access Experience real floating pleasure!Â
HOTEL AMAZING NYAUNG SHWE Yone Gyi St., Nyaung Shwe 081-209478, 209079, 209477 www.hotelamazingnyaungshwe.com Free Wi-Fi Access
AUREUM INLE RESORT & SPA Mine Thauk Village, Inle Lake 081-209866, 209877 www.aureumpalacehotel.com Free Wi-Fi Access
VILLA INLE RESORT & SPA Maing Thouk Village, Inle Lake 081-209870, 09-428354320 www.hotelininle.com Free Wi-Fi Access
PARAMOUNT INLE RESORT Nga Phe Chaung Village, Inle Lake 09-49360855, 49360488, 49360499 www.paramountinleresort.com Free Wi-Fi Access
HUPIN INLE KHAUNG DAING RESORT Khaung Daing Village, Inle Lake 081-209291, 209292, 209293 www.hupinhotelmyanmar.com Free Wi-Fi Access
MYANMAR TREASURE RESORT Maing Thauk Village, Inle Lake 081-209312, 209481, 209482 www.myanmartreasureresorts.com Free Wi-Fi Access
INLE APEX HOTEL Phaungdaw Site Road, Nyaung Shwe 95-81-209563, 209507 http://inleapexhotel-nyaungshwe.com Free Wi-Fi Access
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Restaurants & Shopping
GREEN CHILLI RESTAURANT Myanmar, Thai Cuisine Hospital Road, Nyaung Shwe Open Daily (10:30-22:30) 09-5214101, 09-259785630, 09-259730150 Set Menu: 9000 Ks – 11000 Ks A La Carte: 3000 Ks – 7000 Ks
GOLDEN KITE RESTAURANT Shan Traditional Chinese, Italian Cuisine Nam Pan Village, Inle Lake Open Daily (09:00-17:00) 09-49382464 Set Menu: 7500Ks – 12000 Ks A La Carte: Starting from 2500 Ks
VIEW POINT LODGE & FINE CUISINE Shan Traditional Cuisine Near Taik Nan Bridge & Canal, Nyaung Shwe 081-209062, 209147 Open Daily (Lunch 11:30 – 14:00, Dinner 06:00 – 10:00) www.inleviewpoint.com Free Wi-Fi Access Set Menu: 15 $ - 30$ A La Carte: Starting from 3 $
AYETHARYAR SUNSET WINE GARDEN RESTAURANT Myanmar, Chinese, European Cuisine Ayethaya Vineyard, Ayethaya 081-208548, -208653, 0949361367 Tue-Sun up to end of September (08:30 – 21:00) Free Wi-Fi Access Set Menu: 12$ - 19$ A La Carte: 1500 Ks – 6000 Ks Vine Tasting : 2000 Ks
ROYAL PALACE RESTAURANT Chinese, Thai, Shan Traditional Cuisine Nam Pan Village, Inle Lake 09-5214849 Open Daily (10:00-16:00) Set Menu: 5000 Ks – 6500 Ks A La Carte: Starting from 2500 Ks Dinner is available on request.
GREEN TEA RESTAURANT Myanmar, Danu Traditional, Chinese, European Cuisine Shwe-oo-min Cave Road, Pindaya 061-66344, 09-49361439 Open Daily (09:00-22:00) Free Wi-Fi Access A La Carte: Starting from 2400 Ks Lake View Restaurant
TUN TUN RESTAURANT Chinese, Shan Traditional Cuisine In Front of Phaungdawoo Pagoda, Inle Lake 09-49360844, 09-5212471 Open Daily (10:00-16:00) Set Menu: 6500 Ks - 8000 Ks(min- 4 Pax) A La Carte: Starting from 2500 Ks
HAWNANSAN RESTAURANT Hotpot & Chinese Cuisine Inwa Street, Taunggyi 09-428347575 Open Daily (10:00-22:00) A La Carte: Starting from 1500 Ks
MYA SETKYAR RESTAURANT Chinese, Shan Traditional Cuisine Inpaw Khone, Inle Lake 09-5211662, 09-425306318 Open Daily (10:00-16:00) Set Menu: 7000 Ks - 9000 Ks A La Carte: Starting from 2500 Ks
THIRIGAHAR RESTAURANT (7 SISTERS) Myanmar, Shan Traditional, Chinese, Indian, European Main Road, Kalaw 081-50216, 09-428327913, 428370187 Open Daily (08:30-09:30) Set Menu: 6500 Ks – 9000 Ks A La Carte: Starting from 2500 Ks
MYA SETKYAR Lotus Thread Weaving Workshop & Showroom Inpaw Khone, Inle Lake 09-5211662, 09-425306318 Open Daily (09:00-17:00) Staring from $ 7.00
MYA HIN THA Silver Smith Workshop & Showroom Heyaywama, Inle Lake 09-5216319 Open Daily (09:00-18:00) Staring from 10,000 Ks
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Green Chilli Restaurant (Nyaung Shwe)
Hospital Road, Mingalar, Quarter Nyaung Shwe, Myanmar Tel: 095214101, 09250785630, 09259730150
Green Chilli Restaurant (Nampan-Inle Lake) Nampan Village Inle Lake, Myanmar Tel: 095214101, 09250785630, 0949589958
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Hotels
KEMPINSKI HOTEL Shwe Pyi Taw Win Road, Near Myanmar Int’l Convention Centre (MICC) 067-8106061 www.kempinski.com/en/nay-pyi-taw Free Wi-Fi Access Luxury Hotel
PARKROYAL HOTEL Hotel Zone 067-8106088 www.parkroyalhotels.com/en/hotels-resorts/ myanmar/naypyitaw.html Free Wi-Fi Access
MINGALAR THIRI HOTEL Datkhina Thiri City, Hotel Zone 067-422140~422159 (20 Lines) www.mingalarthiri-hotel.com Free Wi-Fi Access
OATTARA THIRI HOTEL Pobba Thiri Circular Road, Hotel Zone 067-435031~8, 09-830 4671 www.oattarathiri-hotel.com Free Wi-Fi Access
AUREUM PALACE HOTEL Hotel Zone 067-420746~9,420750~51 www.aureumpalacehotel.com/npt.html Free Wi-Fi Access
JADE CITY HOTEL Near Mingalar Circle 09-49267878, 067-435132~4 Jade City Hotel Free Wi-Fi Access
ROYAL NAYPYITAW HOTEL YarZaThinGaHa Road, Hotel Zone 067-414960~967 www.royalnaypyitaw.kmahotels.com Free Wi-Fi Access
EMERALD PALACE HOTEL Yarza Thingaha Road, Hotel Zone 067-419321, 067-8106001~ 8, www.emeraldpalace.com Free Wi-Fi Access
APEX HOTEL Yarzathingaha Road, Hotel Zone 067 – 8106655, 067-419113~5 www.apexhotelgroup.com Free Wi-Fi Access
NGA LAIK KAN THA HOTEL Kywe Shinn Village 067-8430026, 09-49207889, 09-492 078 79, 09-7315 2510, www.ngalaikkantha.com Free Wi-Fi Access
ZUBU THIRI HOTEL Yarza Thingaha Road, Hotel Zone 067-422042, 422050, 09-420213934 www.zabuthirihotel.com Free Wi-Fi Access
THE HOTEL AMARA Thingaha Road, Hotel Zone 067-422201~15, 067-421676~79 www.thehotelamara.com Free Wi-Fi Access
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Hotels & Restourants
N Thandwe Airport Thandwe
Amazing Ngapali Resort
Ngapali Golf Club
gapali Beach is located 7 kilometres from the town of Thandwe (former Sandoway), in western part of Myanmar. It stretches for 3 km and overlooks the Indian Ocean. The beach is served by Thandwe Airport.
Linthar Village Bayview-the Beach Resort Aureum Palace Spa & Resort Ngapali Bay Villas & Spa
Ngapali has a tropical monsoon climate. Temperatures are very warm throughout the year. There is a winter dry season (November April) and a summer wet season (May - October). Depending on weather conditions, most of the Hotels are renovated during the raining season. Ngapali's isolation makes it more popular amongst tourists as an unspoilt and private beach.
Amata Resort & Spa
LEGEND
Hotel Airport
NGAPALI BAY VILLAS & SPA Mya Pyin Ward, Ngapali Beach. 043-42301, 42302 www.ngapalibay.com Free Wi-Fi Access All high-ceiling Sea-view Villas
AUREUM PALACE SPA & RESORT Mya Pyin Ward, Nagpali Beach. 043-42360, 42413, 09-421730933 www.aureumpalacehotel.com Free Wi-Fi Access
BAYVIEW – THE BEACH RESORT Near Hgnet Pyaw Chaung Dam, Nagpali Beach. 043-42299, 42300, 42311 www.bayview-myanmar.com Free Wi-Fi Access
AMATA RESORT & SPA Mya Pyin Village, Ngapali Beach. 043-42177, 42188, 42199 www.amataresort.com Free Wi-Fi Access
AMAZING NGAPALI RESORT Zee-pyu-gone Ward, Nagpali Beach 043-42011, 42022, 42372 www.amazingngapaliresort.com Free Wi-Fi Access
YOMA CHERRY LODGE Lintha Village, Ngapali Beach. 043-42339 www.yomacherrylodge.com Free Wi-Fi Access
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Hotels & Restourants
N Bay of Bengal Resort Aureum Palace Resort & Spa Sunny Paradise Resort
To n ei th Pa Myanmar Treasure Resort
gwesaung is a new beach resort located on the coast of Bay of Bengal and 48 km west of Pathein, the city of Ayeyarwaddy Region, Myanmar. The beach is 5 hours drive away from Yangon. An unspoiled long beach with silvery sand and modern accommodation amenities has made Ngwesaung a popular destination. A nearby elephant training camp is one of the attractions at Ngwesaung. Myanmar Sailing Club is also situdated in Ngwesaung beach. Yatching is one of the activities to enjoy at Ngwesaung.
Lovers’ Island
Ngwe Saung Yacht Club & Resort
BAY OF BENGAL RESORT Ngwesaung Beach 042-40304, 40346, 40347 www.bayofbengalresort.com Free Wi-Fi Access
OCEAN BLUE NGWE SAUNG HOTEL Ngwesaung Beach. 042-40236, 40237, 40238 www.oceanbluengwesaung.com Free Wi-Fi Access
AUREUM PALACE RESORT & SPA Ngwesaung Beach 042-40218, 40219, 40220 www.aureumpalacehotel.com Free Wi-Fi Access
MYANMAR TREASURE RESORT Ngwesaung Beach 042-40233, 09-5200926 www.myanmartreasureresorts.com Free Wi-Fi Access Cozy, Clean & Convenient
NGWE SAUNG YACHT CLUB & RESORT Ngwesaung Beach 042-40100, 40119 www.ngwesaungyachtclub.com Free Wi-Fi Access
SUNNY PARADISE RESORT Ngwesaung Beach 042-40227, 40228, 40229 www.sunnyparadiseresort.net Free Wi-Fi Access
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Information
Kalaw
Pindaya
AMARA MOUNTAIN RESORT Thida Street, Western Bogone, Kalaw 081-50415, 50470, 50734 www.amaragroupmyanmar.com Free Wi-Fi Access Colonial Style
CONQUEROR HOTEL Singong Qurarter, Pindaya 081- 66355, 66106 www.conquerorresorthotel.com Free Wi-Fi Access
PINE HILL RESORT Oo Min Road, Kalaw 081-50079, 50303, 50304 www.myanmarpinehill.com Free Wi-Fi Access Bungalow Type with warm swimming Pool
PINDAYA INLE INN Mahabandoola Road, Pindaya 01-448 1311~2 www.pindayainleinnmyanmar.com Free Wi-Fi Access
Taung-gyi
Kengtong
SHWE KYUN HOTEL Corner of Sittaung & Dhamma Rakhidha St., Taung-gyi 081-201392, 081-201394, 081-2121181 www.shwekyunhotel.com Free Wi-Fi Access
NEW KYAING TONG HOTEL Airport Road, Kyaing Tong 084-21620, 21621 www.kyaingtongnewhotel.com Free Wi-Fi Access
AYE THAR YAR GOLF RESORT Aye Thar Yar Rd, Taung-gyi 081-24 245 Aye Thar Yar Golf Resort(Taunggyi) Free Wi-Fi Access
PRIVATE HOTEL Airport Road, Kyaing Tong 084-21438, 22613, 095-250903, 09-5404820, 09-41006950 www.privatehotelmyanmar.com Free Wi-Fi Access
Pyin Oo Lwin
Hsipaw
AUREUM RESORT @ THE GOVERNOR`S HOUSE Mandalay-Lashio Highway Road, Pyin Oo Lwin 085-23215~6 www.aureumpalacehotel.com/pyinoolwin Free Wi-Fi Access
Mr. CHARLES Auba St, Hsipaw 082- 80105, 80407, 09-6710 278 www.mrcharleshotel.com Free Wi-Fi Access
HOTEL PYIN OO LWIN Nanda Road, Pyin-oo-lwin 085-21226, 085-28215, 085 22881, 09-5010460 www.hotelpyinoolwin.com Free Wi-Fi Access
LILY THE HOME Aung Thepye St., Hispaw 082-80318, 80408, 80077 www.lilythehome.com Free Wi-Fi Access
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Information
Putao
Kyaik-htiyo
PUTAO TREKKING HOUSE Htwe San Lane, Putao 09-8400138, 09-8400209 www.putaotrekkinghouse.com
MOUNTAIN TOP HOTEL Near Kyaiktiyo Pagoda 09-8718392 www.mountaintop-hotel.com
MALIKHA LODGE Mulashidi Village, Putao 09-8600659, 09 8401065 www.malikhalodge.net
KYAIKHTO HOTEL Near Kyaiktiyo Pagoda 09-425322010, 09-49819196 www.kyaikhto.com
Mrauk-oo
Kawthaung
MRAUK OO PRINCESS RESORT Aung Dan St, Mrauk Oo 043-50232, 50235, 50238, 09-8500556 www.myaukooprincessresort.com Free Wi-Fi Access Modern Building
MYANMAR ADMAN RESORT Bo Son Patt Street, Kawthaung 059-51046, 51474, 09-5159807, 09-5415546 www.myanmarandamanresort.com Free Wi-Fi Access
PRINCE HOTEL Mraund Bwe Rd., Mrauk Oo 043-50174, 09-450539834, 09-49583311 www.mraukuprincehotel.com Free Wi-Fi Access Modern Building
GARDEN HOTEL Shwe Minwon Road, Kawthaung 059-51731, 09-5645262, 09-250471521 www.gardenhotelmm.com Free Wi-Fi Access
Monywa
Myeik
WIN UNITY HOTEL Bogyoke Rd, Monywa 071-22438, 22013, 23225 www.winunityhotels.com Free Wi-Fi Access
THE GRAND JADE HOTEL No 28-30 Myit Nge St, Myeik 059 42 084 www.thejade.com Free Wi-Fi Access
Mt. Popa HOTEL CHINDWIN Bogyoke Rd., Monywa 071-26150, 26151, 26152 www.hotelchindwinmonywa.com Free Wi-Fi Access
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POPA MOUNTAIN RESORT Mt. Popa, Near Destination Bagan 02-691 68 ~ 69 http://www.myanmartreasureresorts.com/ location-5/popa-mountain Free Wi-Fi Access
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Air & Water Transportion
Domestic Airport Code in Myanmar ANN BHAMO DAWEI HEHO HOMALIN KALAYMYO KAWTHAUNG KHAMTI KYAINGTONG
ANN BMO TVY HEH HOX KMW KAW KHM KET
KYAUKPYU LASHIO LOIKAW MANDALAY MAWLAMYAING MONGHSAT MONYWA MYEIK MYITKYINA
KYP LSH LIW MDL MNU MOG MWA MGZ MYT
NAYPYITAW NYAUNG-U PATHEIN PUTAO TACHILEIK THANDWE SITTWE YANGON
NPT NYU BSX PBU THL SNW AKY RGN
AIR BAGAN (W9) 56,Shwe Taung Gyar Street, Yangon 01-504888, 514741~6, 538283, 514861, 513322, 513411, 513422 www.airbagan.com
FMI AIR CHARTER Bogyoke-aung-san Road, Yangon 01-373537, 01248061 www.fmiaircharter.com
AIR KBZ (K7) Bank Street, Yangon 01-372977~80, 01- 373766 www.airkbz.com
GOLDEN MYANMAR AIRLINES (Y5) University Ave Road, Yangon 01-8604035 ~ 38, 401484, 09-400 448 999, 09-400 446 999, 09-400 447 999 www.gmairlines.com
AIR MANDALAY (6T) Shwe Taung Gone Avenue Street, Yangon 01-525488, 501520 www.airmandalay.com
MANN YADANARPON AIRLINES (7Y) Thalarwaddy Street, Yangon 01- 656969 www.airmyp.com
APEX AIRLINES Seasons of Yangon Int’l Airport Hotel, Yangon 01-533 311 www.apexairline.com
MYANMAR NATIONAL AIRLINES (UB) Strand Road, Yangon 01-378 603, 377 840 www.flymna.com
ASIAN WINGS AIRWAYS (YJ) Shwe-taung-gyar Street, Yangon 01-512140, 512473, 512640, 515261~4, 512845 www.asianwingsair.com
YANGON AIRWAYS (YH) Upper Pansodan Road, Yangon 01-383100~7, 379940 www.yangonair.com
Riverine Cruises RV KING WHALE
DORA
AMARA RIVER CRUISE
AURA MYANMAR RIVER CRUISE
Yangon River Sunset Cruise Botahtaung Jetty, Yangon 01-546668~9, 555611, 09-5200747, 09-8721014, 09- 8601138 www.yangonrivercruise.com Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun (17:00-18:30) Charter Service is available $ 20.00 per pax
Ayeyarwaddy River Cruise Corner of 35th St x Strand Rd, Mandalay 09-49759014, 01-3335972~5 www.amaragroupmyanmar.com/ amara-river-cruise
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Yangon River Cruise Botahtaung Jetty, Yangon 01-531313 www.cruiseinmyanmar.com Daily (16:30-18:00) Charter Service is available under $ 60.00 per pax
Ayeyarwaddy River Cruise Shwe Myint Zu Street, Yangon 01-500 282, 09-511 6302 www.auramyanmar.com
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Road Transportaion
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MAN Exclusive Coach
Scania Bus
Scania Bus
YANGON – BAGAN (Driving Hours: 9 or 10 Hours) 1
SHWE MANDALAR
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ELITE Express
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MANDALAR MIN Express
08:00
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Scania Bus
YANGON – KALAW/ NYAUNGSHWE (INLE)/ TAUNGGYI (Driving Hours: 11 or 12 Hours) 1
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LUMBINI Express
ELITE Express
SHWE MANDALAR Express
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14,200 Ks
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15,000 Ks
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Scania Bus
Scania Bus
Scania Bus
BOSS EXPRESS BUS (MAN Exclusive Coach) 09-250428827~9 ELITE EXPRESS BUS 01-656830~1 (Mindama Road) 09-73085885, 09-49329507 (Aung-San Stadium) 09-73074539, 01-636699 (Aung Mingalar Bus Terminal) MNDALAR MIN EXPRESS BUS 09-450060723 , 01-636800 ( Lamataw Brach) 01-703154, 01-73105000 (Aung-San Stadium) 01-704759, 01-636800, 09-73231000 (Aung Mingalar Bus Terminal) LUMBINI EXPRESS BUS 09-31454127 (Baho Road) 01-637690~1 (Aung Mingalar Bus Terminal) SHWE MANDALAR EXPRESS BUS 01-704158, 01-73254133, 09-47103654 (Aung-San Stadium) 01-706071, 01-701615, 09-2228735 (Aung Mingalar Bus Terminal)
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RV KING WHALE Yangon River Cruise
Name of Cruise : RV KING WHALE Yangon River Cruise Route : River Sunset at Yangon River Schedule : Every ( Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday ) at 5:00 – 6:30 p.m Office & Contact : Green Holiday Travels & Tours No. ( G-2/5 ), Mon Myat Myitta Housing, Pin Shwe Nyaung Road, Tamwe Township, Yangon, Myanmar. Phone : ( + 95 ) 1 546668- 9 , 555611, ( + 95 ) 9 5200747, 8721014, 8601138 Fax: ( + 95 ) 1 551671 Price Range : 20 USD for Foreigner & 15000 kyat for Local per Trip Other Description: Charter Cruise for Staff Party, Wedding Reception, Student Excursions, Gathering with Buffet Dinner
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Travel Agents
YES TOURS Inbound Tour & Travel Related Service Thumingalar Housing, Near Thuwanna Stadium 01-578 219, 09-550 6750, 09-254 045 201 www.yestoursmyanmar.com Starting from $ 250 “YES” We Can Fulfill Your Travel Pleasure…
ASIA INT’L LINK TRAVELS & TOURS Yangon City Tour Service Phone-gyee Street, Near China Town 01-2303090 www.ailinktravelandtour.com Tue – Sun (Morning (08:00 – 13:00), Afternoon (14:30 – 19:00) Pick-up Point: Sedona Hotel, Yangon Central Railway Station Starting from $ 25
SUCCESS VOYAGR TOURS City Tour & Business Tour Service Banyardala Road, Near Knadawgyi 09-73241484, 09-421114605 www.successvoyagetours.com SIC Tour Package starting from $ 45.00
MYANMAR SHALOM TRAVELS Inbound Tour Service 31st Street, Near Sule Pagoda 01-252814, 377846, 378476 www.myanmarshalom.com Your Reliable Travel Agent
WAZO TRAVELS Inbound Tour & Travel Related Service South Race Course Street, Near Sky Star Hotel 01-542725, 01-401388 www.wazotravels.com
KST INT’L TRAVELS & TOURS Inbound Tour Service Dhammazedi Road, City Area 01-513805, 539568, 516540 www.ksttours.com
AYARWADDY LEGEND TRAVELS & TOURS Inbound Tour Service (FIT & GIT) 37th Street, Near Strand Hotel 01-252007~8, 398303, 377697, 250909 www.ayarwaddylegend.com
INTERPID TRAVEL Inbound Tour & Travel Related Service Bogalay Zay Street, Near Downtown Area 09-73193410 & 20, 09-401652572 & 82 www.interpaid-travels.com
EXPEDITIONS MYANMAR TRAVEL Inbound Tour Service Pyay, Near Novotel Hotel 01-538146, 09-73012150, 09-73112641 www.expeditionsmyanmartravel.com
GLAMOROUS MYANMAR TRAVEL & TOURS Incentive & Leisure Tour Service Bo Aung Kyaw Street, Near New Ayar Hotel 01-245469, 01-373396~7 www.glamorousmyanmar.com
AVA TRAVEL Inbound Tour Service Dhammazedi Road, Near Savoy Hotel 01-527291, 513891 www.ava-travel.com
MYANMAR MYAT CHERRY TRAVELS & TOURS Inbound Tour Service Kyaikkasan Road, Near Kandawgyi Lake 01-551240, 09-5003647, 09-73160843 www.myanmarcherry.com
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( from Guide to Guides by Victor Maung Maung )
G: Myanmar is the nomenclature which has been called by its citizens to describe their homeland, though Burma has been used by the British before. Because of its natural resources, it’s also known as Golden Land and for its plenty of monuments and temple, as “Land of Pagodas” too. T: I hear about it as one of the places of Golden Chersonese. G: Geographically it’s the largest than any other countries of this peninsula, sharing borders with Bangladesh, India, China, Laos and Thailand. Let’s say like this, as it is with the total area of 676,577 sq. km., it is twice the size of Vietnam or rather approximately the size of Great Britain and France combined. T: How about the climate? G: It enjoys generally a tropical climate with three seasons, namely, the Rainy, the Cool and the Hot. You may choose the time by yourself to visit to the numerous natural scenic attractions. The country is made up of 7 States and 7 Divisions. T: And the nationalities and the population? G: The term Myanmar embraces all our nationalities. Ethnic people live in racial harmony, with the bold Bamar, colorful Kachine, simple Kayah, fun-loving Kayin, courageous Chin, gentle Mon, serious Rakhine and straight-forward Shan nationalities forming the majority of the population. Of the over 60 million people, each nationality has its own language and dialect. The official language is Myanmar, although English is widely spoken. T: I’ve read about the country that 80 percent of its people are Buddhists.
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G: A predominantly Buddhist country with its countless pagodas and temples, the people are also free to espouse Christianity, Islam, Hinduism or other faiths. Animism and Spirit worshipping are also practiced. T: Tell me about its historical background concisely. G: Putting aside the glory of Pyu Kingdoms starting from the first century of Christian era, I’ve to begin with King Anora-hta(flourished 1044-77) of Bagan which consolidated the whole country into the first Myanmar Empire in the first half of the 11th century, well before the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. This Empire lasted for 200 years, but collapsed due to the invasion of the Mongols. Though the warring states flourished later, some able monarchs tried to unify it, only when it became successful with the emergence of King Bayint-naung (fl. 1554-81) of Hanthawady for the second time and King Alaung-mintara (fl. 1752-60) of Konbaung for the third time. It was during the zenith of the last dynasty that the colonialists moved into it. The country became gradually a British colony but with severe resistance after three wars between 1824 and 1885. During the World War II, it was occupied by the Japanese Imperialists from 1944 till the return of the Allied Forces in 1945. Its people never yield to the aggressors, but strived for independence so much so that on January 4, 1948, it restores its normal status outside the yoke of colonialism. T: You are a good informant. I realize some highlights of your history.
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Contacts
EMBASSIES IN MYANMAR AUSTRALIA
01-251 809~10, 01-251 797~8, 01-246 462~3 BANGLADESH 01-515 275, 01-526 144 BRAZIL 01-507 225, 507 251, 507 482 BRUNIE DARUSSALAM 01-526 985, 503978 CAMBODIA 01-549 609, 01-540 964 CANADA 01-384805 CHINA 01-221 280~1, 01-224 025, 01-224 097, 01-221 926 CZECH 01-2306174~5 DENMARK 01-9669516~9 EGYPT 01-222 886~7 FINLAND 01-9669516~9 FRANCE 01-212 178, 01-212 520, 01-212523, 01-212 528 GERMANY 01-548 951~3 INDIA 01-391 219, 01-388 412, 01-243 972 INDONESIA 01-254 465, 01-254 469, 01-229 750 ISRAEL 01-515 115 ITALY 01-527 100~1 JAPAN 01-549 644~8, 01-540 399, 01-540 400, 01-540 411 KOREA(Democratic) 01-5050585
KOREA 01-527 142~4, 01-515 190 KUWAIT 01-2305942~3 LAOS 01-222 482 MALAYSIA 01-220 248~9, 01-220 230, 01-220 251 NEPAL 01-545 880, 01-557 168 NORWAY 01-9669516~9 PAKISTAN 01-222 881 PHILIPPINES 01-558 149, 558154 RUSSIA N FEDERATION 01-241 955, 01-254 161 SAUDI ARABIA 01-515282~3 SERBIA 01-515 282~3 SINGAPORE 01-559 001 SRI LANKA 01-222 812 SWEDEN 01-9669516~9, SWITZERLAND 01-534754, 512 873, 507089, THAILAND 01-226 721, 01-226 728, 01-226 824 TURKEY 01- 662992 UNITED KINGDOM 01-380 322, 01-371 852~3, 01-256438 UNITED STATES OF 01-536 509, 01-535 756, AMERICA 01- 538 038 VIETNAM 01-511305
UN ORGANIZATION & EUROPEAN UNION FAO 01- 641672~3 ILO 01-242393, 01-242811 IOM 01-252560, 01-254008 UNHCR 01-524022, 01-524024~6 UNICEF 01-375527~32, 01-375547~8 UNDP 01-542910~9 UNODC 01-666903, 01-660556, 01-660 538~9, 01-660398, UNFPA 01-546309, 01-542910~9
UNAIDS 01-252361~2, 01-252498 LIFT 01-657703, 657705~6 MIMU 01WFP 01-650711~6 WHO 01-241932~3, 01-250583~4, 01-250586 EUROPEAN UNION 01-510422, 01-382912, 01-382916
TOURIST POLICE & CALL CENTER Head Office Naypyitaw Yangon Mandalay Bagan Shan (Nyaungshwe) Ayeyarwaddy
067-414 303, 067-414 364 067-414 226 01-379 991 02-673 82 061-654 74 081-209 911 09-250236373,
(Ngwesaung Beach) 09-250188328 Srikissara 09-251343438 Bithanoe 09-256328025 Hanlin 09-47061503 CALL CENTER 1875, 1876 (Yadanapon Teleport)
HOSPITAL & CLINIC Myanmar International SOS 01-667871, 01-667877, 01-667879 Myanmar Red Cross 01-392028, 392029 Yangon General Hospital 01-256112, 256123, 01-256131 Pun Hlaing Hospital 01-684323, 654321, 01-684325 Victoria Hospital 01-9666141, 9666126 Asia Royal General Hospital 01-538055
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Dental Clinic 01-255118 D-INYA Dental Center 01-524430, 09-31066117 (Inya Rd) Aung Dental Surgery 01-541770, 01-556434 & Laboratory (Pyidaung Su Lane) Koe Dental 01-551775 (Pearl Condo) K Dent 01-381978, 01-381987 (Central Tower)
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D ISPLAYING T HE V ISION O F C ONTEMPORARY A RTISTS F ROM M YANMAR
No.32/1, Alen Pya Pagoda st, Mingala Taungnyunt tsp, Yangon, Myanmar. ( Infront of Park Royal Hotel ) Tel : 09 97 220 5974, 09 97 224 88 53, 09 540 81 79 web : myanmarinkartgallery email : myanmarinkartgallery@gmail.com
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