๐ง Tap Water
Drinking tap water is not safe for your health in Myanmar. Itโs also better to avoid water from free public sands. We recommend you to drink bottled water.
๐ฐ Tipping
Tipping is mostly accepted in luxury hotels in Myanmar. $5-10 per person can be the standard amount. However, you can leave a generous gratuity depending on the service received.
๐ฏ Language
Burmese is the official and primary language in Myanmar. However, Myanmar English is also the national (official) language spoken by about 2.4 million people.
๐ธ Cash
Theย Myanmar Kyatย (MMK) is the local currency. US Dollars and Credit cards are accepted in most tourist-oriented areas.ย Travelers can easily change the currency at banks and exchange houses in tourist areas. Youโll find ATMs almost everywhere in Myanmar.
๐ Dress
While thereโs no strict dress code in Myanmar, locals follow conservative clothing. Covered legs and shoulders are recommended for men visiting temples. Women are free to wear knee-length shorts, but no camisoles or tank tops are avoided. Long skirts, knee-length shorts, t-shirts, and elephant pants common.
๐ Wi-Fi
Youโll find Wi-Fi even in remote areas. Despite poor infrastructure, Internet access is widely available in Myanmar. However, donโt expect high speed. Most restaurants, hotels, and cafes provide free public Wi-Fi.
๐ Adaptors
Appliances operate on 230V in Myanmar. Plug types C, D, F, and G are used.
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Plug type A with two flat parallel pins
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Plug type C with two round pins
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Plug type D is a triangular type with three round pins
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Plug type G is a triangular type with three rectangular pins
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Plug type I is a triangular type with three flat pins
๐ฎ Safety
Myanmar is a safe destination in terms of personal security. The crime rate is relatively low against visitors.