Thứ Năm, 27 tháng 6, 2013

Ngapali, One of the most beautiful beaches in Myanmar

Myanmar is not only famous as the land of temples but also has beautiful beaches that natural gift. Coming to Myanmar tour, to Ngapali beach you will admire the stunning beauty of the beach with smooth sand, blue water, coconut trees …
Ngapali beach
With Myanmar tours, you will be visited Ngapali beach that is one of the most beautiful beaches in Myanmar. This is a beach located in Rakhine state with smooth sand that is in the Bengal bay, stretches gracefully.
In addition the activities on the beach, Myanmar tourists can visit the small fishing village and local fairs, or explore the countryside by small bike that is convenient, even you can trip to the stunning island by boat. Moreover, visitors can also learn a lot of interesting things from the game (golf on the beach)
Ngapali Beach
With the airplane, you only spend about 45 minutes from Yangon to Ngapali, and you’ll spend about 14 hours when driving along the Rakhine Yoma mountain range. The famous airlines such as Yangon Airways, Air Mandalay and Air Bagan have flights from Yangon to Ngapali daily, and direct flights from Heho and Nyaung to Ngapali are also available to serve tourist to visit.
The best time for visiting Ngapali is from October to May. you can not know, Ngapali is known with unique natural beauty on this planet. Beach is about 3 km long with soft white sand, is surrounded by green coconut trees. Ngapali is really one of the most lovely places of Myanmar tours. Go to Ngapali, natural and beautiful landscape of blue sea, white sand and bright sun. Sea is only a blue color, without dangerous animal
Ngapali beach

Ngapali beach

Ngapali Beach break (4 Days / 3 Nights)

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Thứ Năm, 20 tháng 6, 2013

Discover and adventure in Myanmar: 6 reasons which you should go on summer 2013

Are you interested in discovering cultural or adventure ? Let’s discover and adventure in Myanmar where you really should not be ignored with Huong Viet Travel
Bagan
1. Myanmar opened to tourists
In the last five decades, Myanmar is almost closed with all forms of travel. Sightseeing in Myanmar without service marks, it’s almost impossible. But in the last 2 years, several new policies have been adopted. Myanmar started opening to welcome visitors. The country is a mystery, one of the most attractive destinations on the planet.
Bayon
2. Myanmar has not been affected much by modern life
Because of opening late, Myanmar has not been affected much by modern life. The monuments, works from the 10th century is original, not too many restaurants on the beach. All services whose prices aren’t too high when you have adventure tours in Myanmar
3. Imbued with national identity
Girl Wearing Thanaka Face Paint
In Myanmar, people are still very good at keeping the identity, traditions of their country. Locals still wear Longvi. They still use Thanaka, a cream that is extracted from the bark, replace sunscreen and skin care. On the streets, people still see the barefoot monks and oxcart which are branded taxis, are the main means of transportation.
monks in myanmar
4. Adventure, discovery
If you like to become an Indiana Jones in the movie “The Adventures of Indiana Jones”. Myanmar is the destination for you. The country has numerous buildings, archaeological sites such as the impressive gilded Stupa tower, murals are carved nicely. The country has thousands of temples, monasteries
Balloon over Bagan
You can also choose Myanmar adventure tours with balloons in Bagan, discover “hidden gems” here.
5. The bustling markets
Market Snacks
Myanmar market is one of the destination where you shouldn’t miss, when you travel in Myanmar. The sellers present their products on the ground, under the tent… Myanmar Market has all kinds of tropical fruits, fish, shrimp … very cheap price, with plenty of interesting crafts such as textiles, appliances, souvenirs that were made of bamboo, wood …
myanmar streetfood
6. Inle Lake

Inle Lake
If you want to admire the unique lifestyle of the ethnic groups in Myanmar, Coming to Inle Lake. Around this large lake, there are many people who living in the house on the water by columns. People still keep the activities of life: spinning, weaving, paddle …
Inle Lake area is particularly popular with rare fabrics, silk material is taken from the lotus flower that grows on the lake.
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Thứ Năm, 13 tháng 6, 2013

Things to know when you have Myanmar sightseeing tour

Myanmar sightseeing tour with Huong Viet Travel – Myanmar is one of the wonders of the world tourists “The land of Buddhism”. Especially, in the Bagan area, the visitors can see up to 1,200 temples without boring. At the Sagaings hill, beside Irrawddy river also have countless temples and monasteries. 

Old Bagan Temples

Customers often choose ship to excursions when coming to this country. Irrawaddy (Ayeyawady) River will bring tourists to the most beautiful scenic of Myanmar. The river is also the path to Mandalay, where ever called lifeline of Myanmar by the British. Mandalay is a city of arts and crafts. Here, the silver carving, weaving and marble grinding with qualified, skilled techniques of the craftsmen.

Sightseeing tour in Myanmar

Bago

Shwethalyaung

Bago is 100 km far from Yangon, a city with a long history of Myanmar. Bago was built in 573 by Thamala and Wimala: 2 brothers of noble lineage “Mon”.

Shwemawdaw

Going to the local monastery to know the daily life of the monks. Then visiting Shwethalyaung Buddha statue which is 55 meters long and 16 meters high. is carved meticulously – this is the 2nd largest Buddha statue in the world.

Visiting sacred Shwemawdaw temple with main tower is 98 meter high – the tallest temple in Myanmar

Bago

After rest, we’ll visit the famous Kyaik Pun temple with 4 huge Buddha statues sit together

Kyaikhtiyo

Kyaikhtiyo - Golden Rock

Kyaikhto sightseeing, you can visit the most famous temple in Burma “Kyaikhtiyo”. It was built over 2,400 years, is located at an altitude of 1,200 meters and is regarded as a wonder of religious and spiritual symbol of Burmese Buddhists.

Coming to the foot of the mountain, a specialized vehicle will take you to the Golden Rock

Yangon

The Strand Myanmar Shwedagon Pagoda

You can come to Shwedagon Pagoda ( famous in the world with tower which was covered by 60 tons of pure gold, was built over 2,500 years ago, at the time of Shakyamuni Buddha was alive). Here you also see the show as cultural performances on Karaweik royal boat.

Also, you can visit Sule Pagoda (located in downtown Yango), Chinatown, Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda, Swedaw Temple

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Thứ Sáu, 7 tháng 6, 2013

Traveling to Myanmar, tips for you

A life is not much affected by modern life, a journey full of adventure, discovery, myths Inle Lake is the reason why you should come to Myanmar on summer.


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Preparation

Myanmar Visa
Myanmar requires all foreign visitors, including visitors from Southeast Asia. Before arriving, visitors must have visas which are provided by Myanmar Embassy or  Myanmar Consulate and have value ​​for entry and exit
You can get the visa in Vietnam, Myanmar Embassy in Hanoi or Myanmar Consulate in Ho chi Minh.
what you need to get a visa? : Passport has valid more than 6 months, 2 pics 4×6, tourist visa fees.

Shwedagon pagoda - Yangon - Myanmar

Move

Vietnam – Myanmar
From Vietnam to Myanmar have 2 options
+ Skyway from Ho Chi Minhh / Hanoi to Yangon / Mandalay.
+ Road from Thái Lan (flying from Vietnam – Thailand)

Some things which you should work at airport
Some things which you should work at airport
Don’t carry over 2000USD and must be reported. Amount of foreign currency when you leave Myanmar is not more than the amount of foreign currency when you carry
Report clearly if you bring jewelry, electronics, cameras.
You can bring 200 cigarettes, a bottle of alcohol (1 liter) and a perfume bottle (0,5 liter) on Myanmar.
Pay $ 10 airport tax.
All products which you shop in Myanmar will be confiscated at the airport without a receipt.

Bagan - Myanmar

Moving in Myanmar
Main transport in the big cities of Myanmar is taxi for tourists and buses for local people . Besides there wagon, van, boat …

when should you come to Myanmar ?
Best time to visit is from November to February because It’s cool, pleasant…
You need 4 days for the journey. But, to discovery the striking characteristics of this country, you need about 10-14 days.

 Specialties in Myanmar

Meat skewers

At Myanmar, The food’s so tasty. Some dishes which you should not miss when you come here such as Mohinga noodle soup, salads, curries, cakes. Meat skewers which is the cheapest and easiest to eat, is sold at big cities, small towns

Stay
Yangoon: Golden Smile Inn, Okinawa Guest House, Tokyo Guest House, YMCA Yangon.
Inle lake: Hotels , Resorts
Bagan: May Kha Lar GH ( Price: 14 USD / night )
Mandalay: Royal GH ( Price: 18 USD / night )
Bago: you shouldn’t sleep in resorts, hotels here. You can sleep at Kim Pun and  comeback Bago by bus the next morning

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Sightseeing places in myanmar
There are 5 main locations to visit: Yangoon, Bagan, Mandalay, Inle Lake, Bago – Kyaikhtiyo …

Bagan - Myanmar

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