Must Have Apps for your First Trip to Myanmar 🇲🇲

What are your top search list before visiting a country for the first time ????

Here’s a few insider tips for your trip to Yangon , Myanmar.

Yangon, Myanmar is in the tropical region and temperatures ranges from 15 degrees ( on its coldest days during December )
an average of around 25-33 ( during Rainy seasons May to August) and Summer times ( February to April )

So , it’s always advised to wear Light and casual.

** Myanmar is a country widely using cash 💴 and it will make your live easier with cash in hand** though most restaurants & supermarkets accepts card payments.

For Navigation - Google Map
For Transportation - Grab
For Takeaway - Grab , Foodpanda
For Hotel Bookings - Trip.Com

For Social Media & Communication- Facebook , Instagram , Tiktok , Viber

Most people in Yangon either speak or understand English , so it’s quite easy to communicate.

Some basic Burmese phrases
1. Kyay-Zu-Par ( Thank You )
2. Mingala - Par ( Greeting )

Myanmar people use Facebook like a search engine and you can be search any place ( local recommended Eateries , Hidden Gems ) , opening hours , etc every information on Facebook.

Prepare a VPN for you trip , you need VPN for every application by Meta.

You are advised to buy a SIM card at the airport for Data Roaming.

Recommended Area for Accommodation

Pansoedan - For people interested in History where most Colonial buildings are still reserved
The area where cultures and religions collide with the most famous Pagodas , Cathedral & Mosques 🕌 around.
( Also near to the China Town )

Quick access to famous tourist attractions like
1. The Great Shwe Dagon Pagoda
2. Kandawgyi National Garden
3. Bogyoke Market
4. St. Mar Cathedral ( One of the Largest in South East Asia )
4. The Secretariat
5. Sule Pagoda
6. China Town
7. Strand Road

Sanchaung - The bustling area where most Local tourists enjoy with famous street food vendors and pretty near to the Hledan ( pretty much known as University District )

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