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General Information
Capital	Yangon
Office Hours	Government and business: 9.30 am to 4.30 pm from Monday to Friday. Shops: 10 am to 9 pm usually from Monday to Saturday.
Health	The same precautions are as anywhere else. Drink only bottled water. Do not eat raw vegetables. Only eat fruits that you can peel or cut yourself. Be wary of eating food from streets stalls. Use insect repellent to keep malaria, dengue fever and the like at bay. Use sunscreen liberally when exposed to the intense, tropical sun.
Time	GMT + 6.30
Vaccination	Not required unless you are coming from an infected area.
What to Wear	Light, casual wear, preferably made of cotton, is suitable for all climates. Some warm clothes are necessary, if you plan to visit northern Myanmar or other hilly regions in the cold season. Sandals or slippers are convenient as convenient as the dress code for Buddhist religious places prescribe decent appropriate apparel and no footwear including socks.
Manners and Etiquette	It is recommended that you refrain from kissing and hugging in public, pointing at things with your feet, sitting with your back to a Buddha image, improper use of or behavior toward a sacred thing as a Buddha image, and touching a monk.
Reservation and Confirmation	Reservation can be made by fax or E-mail. Once the reservation is confirmed, the client has to provide the name list and room arrangements 14 days prior to arrival. If you are buying the whole package from us, we would provide a letter of confirmation for package visa application in order to avoid changing FEC on arrival.
Languages	The official language is Myanmar, which is spoken by virtually all of Myanmar people, including large national races and non-Myanmar ethnic minorities, though they have their own languages and dialects spoken only in their communities or in particular regions. English, being the second language, is widely spoken and understood among the educated urban population. Cantonese, Mandarin, Hindustani and Urdu are most common foreign languages spoken among Chinese and Indian immigrants.
Climate and Weather	Most of Myanmar enjoys a tropical climate. Temperatures in Mandalay, in central Myanmar is average 68 F (20 C) in January and 85 F (29 C) in July. Temperatures in Yangon, on the delta is average 77 F (25 C) in January and 80 F (27 C) in July. Myanmar has three seasons namely rainy or monsoon, cool, and hot. The rainy season lasts from late May to October. Rainfall varies greatly from region to region. For example, the Mandalay area receives only about 30 inches (76 cm) of rain a year. The Taninthayi Coast, however, is drenched with over 200 inches (510 cm). The heavy rainfall is brought by seasonal winds called monsoons, which sweep northeastward from the Indian Ocean. The cool season runs from late October to mid-February. Temperatures are lowest at this time, though the climate remains tropical throughout most of Myanmar. The hot season lasts from late February to about mid-May. During this period, temperatures often rise up to 100 F (38 C) in many parts of Myanmar.

Money and Currency
Foreign Exchange	All travelers, unless they are on group or package tours, are required to exchange US$ 200 for Foreign Exchange Certificates (FEC) on arrival at the airport. FECs, which is equivalent to the US$, are accepted by hotels, airlines, travel agencies, taxis, restaurants, and as payment of admission fees at museums and pagodas. FECs can be exchanged for Kyats (Myanmar currency) at market rates at authorized money changers. Credit cards, such as American Express, Diner and Visa, are accepted by most airlines, hotels, banks, jewelry shops, supermarkets and travel agents.
Recent Rate	Cash $1=1050k, 1FEC=950k The biggest expenses, flight, trains, most hotels must be paid with US$ or FEC's. The bus fare and restaurants can be paid with Kyats. Unit of currency kyats: 1,5,10,15,20,50,90,100,200,500, 1000
Exchange	The official rate is US$1=5.5kyats. The market rate is 1FEC=950K. The market rate is illegal but it is the common way to change US$. You can change money on street, jewelry shops, travel agents, etc. The official rate is used only to decide the postal cost. Most towns have official licensed exchanges but their rate is $1=350k. Nobody change money there any more. The black market rate is highest in Yangon, and lower in local towns.

Useful Contact Numbers
Important Phone Number Yangon	Ambulance ......................... AEA 662866 General Hospital (Emergency General)....... 281443 General Hospital (Emergency Injury) ............281722 ext.246 Red Cross ..........................295133 Police ...................................199 Headquarters .................... 285 214