Myanmar

[PEx_Travel]

Hi PExers!

Here’s a list of stylish & complete hotel rooms with affordable rates.

Orchid Hotel

• Price Range: 4k- 5k
• Location: Yangon
• Located in central Yangon, Orchid Hotel is half a mile from Botabtaung Pagoda. It features a spa, cafe and rooms with a TV. Free Wi-Fi and parking are provided.
• The Orchid Brasserie serves a daily hot breakfast with fresh fruits. International and traditional Myanmar dishes are also offered.
• The Orchid is half a mile from BAK Shopping Center and 9 miles from Mingaladon International Airport.
• Book here

MiCasa Hotel Apartments, Yangon

• Price Range: 6k- 11k
• Location: Yangon
• MiCasa Hotel Apartments, Yangon is a 15-minute drive from the Central Business District and Yangon International Airport. It is 7 km from Shwedagon Pagoda and Chauk Htat Gyi Reclining Buddha. Free parking is available.
• MiCasa Hotel Apartments, Yangon offers modern air-conditioned suites with full kitchen facilities. Aside from an outdoor pool, the hotel also has a fitness centre, a beauty salon and free Wi-Fi at its lobby.
• Tapas Bistro serves a selection of Western and Asian dishes. Nightly live band performances, pool tables and a bar are also offered there.
• Book here

PARKROYAL Yangon

• Price Range: 2k-5k
• Location: Yangon
• Hotel PARKROYAL Yangon is within a 10-minute drive of historic Shwedagon Pagoda and Bogyoke Aung San Market (Scott Market). It is a 30-minute drive from Yangon International Airport.
• Offering 5-star luxury in Myanmar’s cultural heart, PARKROYAL Yangon features an outdoor pool and full spa services. In addition to 5 dining options, it has a modern gym and tennis courts.
• Hearty international buffets are available at La Brasserie while Shiki-Tei features a sushi counter. Chinese specialties can be sampled at Phoenix Court before heading to The Music Club for a cocktail.
• Book here

Bayview - The Beach Resort

• Price Range: 6k
• Location: Ngapali
• Overlooking the Bay of Bengal, Bayview - The Beach Resort is a 35-minute drive from Thandwe Market. It is a 15-minute drive from Thandwe Airport.
• Fresh seafood dishes and fine wines are served in the casual setting of The Catch. Pizzas and curries are available at Sunset Bar, which also offers cocktails.
• Book here

Shwe Inn Tha Floating Resort

• Price Range: 5k- 10k
• Location: Ywama
• he property is located 15 minutes from The Floating Market of Heya Ywama Village and 45 minutes from Stupas of Shwe Inn Dein by boat. Nyaung Shwe Pier can also be reached by boat within 1 hr.
• Situated above the peaceful Inlay Lake, Shwe Inn Tha Floating Resort offers rustic-style air-conditioned rooms with a private balcony and a view of the lake. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi and free round-trip transfers to Nyaung Shwe Pier.
• Ann's Restaurant and Ann's Heritage Villa serves an amazing selection of European and traditional Asian dishes. Room service is available upon request.
• Book here

Click here for complete list of hotels.

[tofi]

hi there!

read the thread and so far mukhang ok ang Myanmar trips nyo. sa mga nakapunta na:

ask ko lang kung nag hire kayo ng driver/tour guide sa Yangon? or pwede namang DIY doon?

how much is airport to city?
madali bang mag hire ng taxi sa kalsada?
how about public transpo, how much is the minimum fare etc.
where do you recommend to eat lunch or dinner?

thanks in advance

[ihcahieh]

May Mandalay flights na ang Air Asia from Bangkok.

[waterwell]

^^ ano yung mandalay flights?

na-realize ko pala na ang ganda pala ng myanmar. hindi ko sana plan puntahan to kasi nakapag-cambodia na ako, but seeing all the pics and blogs here, i realized na mali pala ako, hehe. sana magka-seat sale ang airasia next year!

[ihcahieh]

^Huh? I think Mandalay is a city in Myanmar din, city nga ba? Alternate route lang, at least hindi na lang sa Yangon ang entry/exit point ngayon.

[waterwell]

^^ oo nga, myanmar's 2nd largest city. syempre nag-wiki na ako, hehe:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandalay

so pwede kayang bangkok-yangon-bagan-mandalay-bangkok? kailangan ng matinding research, hehe

[pennath88]

hi there!

read the thread and so far mukhang ok ang Myanmar trips nyo. sa mga nakapunta na:

ask ko lang kung nag hire kayo ng driver/tour guide sa Yangon? or pwede namang DIY doon?

how much is airport to city?
madali bang mag hire ng taxi sa kalsada?
how about public transpo, how much is the minimum fare etc.
where do you recommend to eat lunch or dinner?

thanks in advance

basically DIY lang trip ko (solo). Taxi from airport to city cost MMK15,000. or US$5, yung ibang hostel may free airport pick up. Walang mga meter ang taxi nila, negotiate lang. kung di ka maarte maraming kainin sa tabi tabi though marami namang restaurant, *** nga lang western food chains.

http://www.mywanderingsoles.blogspot.../label/Myanmar

[tofi]

basically DIY lang trip ko (solo). Taxi from airport to city cost MMK15,000. or US$5, yung ibang hostel may free airport pick up. Walang mga meter ang taxi nila, negotiate lang. kung di ka maarte maraming kainin sa tabi tabi though marami namang restaurant, *** nga lang western food chains.

http://www.mywanderingsoles.blogspot.../label/Myanmar

thanks sa reply. pwede ka ba mag-abang sa kalsada sa Yangon para pumunta sa isang place? or usually magkano ang average taxi fare?

Aside from Shwedagon Pagoda and nearby temples, ano pa mga sights sa Yangon that you can recommend? thanks!

[ihcahieh]

^^ oo nga, myanmar's 2nd largest city. syempre nag-wiki na ako, hehe:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandalay

so pwede kayang bangkok-yangon-bagan-mandalay-bangkok? kailangan ng matinding research, hehe

Feeling ko feasible naman. Mas ok nga yun di ka na obligado bumalik sa Yangon. Tipid na din kahit paano.

[blue_blooded21]

May Mandalay flights na ang Air Asia from Bangkok.

Wow, thank God there's AirAsia! From Mandalay, i was thinking of going back to Yangon, to fly back to Bangkok. My IT this Oct will then be Bangkok-Yangon-Bagan-Mandalay-Bangkok. Nice!

[ihcahieh]

^Wow, cool. Balitaan mo kami ha.

[blue_blooded21]

^Wow, cool. Balitaan mo kami ha.

Sure ..But i just realized I booked KL-Manila coz I was thinking of flying AirAsia from Yangon to KL. Looks like I have to stick with my old plan though.

[Tas Burrfoot]

KL-Myanmar is looking cheap now at 50SGD per way...

Is 1 week enough kaya?

[waterwell]

^^ buti you posted that and nakita ko yung sale! bought tickets for jan 20-26! i just need to book my manila-kl flights via free voucher ko sa cebupacific! *excited*

[hap1tr1p]

hi...

question sa mga naka pag bagan na... morning lang ba ang bus from bagan to myanmar? walang afternoon? wala bang website ng mga bus schedule? thanks in advance...

hapitrip

[in_com000]

hello. how are you guys?
we'll be flying to Yangon in less than a month. here is our itinerary.

day one- arrive 5:30pm via airasia
day two-
day three-
day four- leave yangon at 6:05

my question is, i know we are short of time, but is it still possible to push for bagan? like day two bus to bagan, day three or four go back to yangon?

do you know the time table for buses? thank you

[Tas Burrfoot]

hello. how are you guys?
we'll be flying to Yangon in less than a month. here is our itinerary.

day one- arrive 5:30pm via airasia
day two-
day three-
day four- leave yangon at 6:05

my question is, i know we are short of time, but is it still possible to push for bagan? like day two bus to bagan, day three or four go back to yangon?

do you know the time table for buses? thank you

Super tight yung schedule mo... Yangon to Bagan is at least 15hrs per way if I am not mistaken.

Suggest you just stay in the surrounding area in Bagan.

[blue_blooded21]

hi...

question sa mga naka pag bagan na... morning lang ba ang bus from bagan to myanmar? walang afternoon? wala bang website ng mga bus schedule? thanks in advance...

hapitrip

Do you mean the bus from "Bagan to "Yangon" and vice versa? I also needed the same info but I'm not sure if someone can answer that question here. But check on this blog, http://www.ironwulf.net/2012/05/23/1...travel-budget/, this is where I base my IT.

[blue_blooded21]

hello. how are you guys?
we'll be flying to Yangon in less than a month. here is our itinerary.

day one- arrive 5:30pm via airasia
day two-
day three-
day four- leave yangon at 6:05

my question is, i know we are short of time, but is it still possible to push for bagan? like day two bus to bagan, day three or four go back to yangon?

do you know the time table for buses? thank you

Parang kulang ka sa time. Based on research lang to ha, but you need at least 10-15 for the bus travel. But kung gusto mo talaga;

Day 1 - 5:30PM Arrival at Yangon
Day 2 - Yangon to Bagan, arrive in the evening in Bagan
Day 3 - Bagan tour (whole day)
Day 3 - Leave Bagan to Yangon in the evening (that is if me evening bus)
Day 4 - Arrival in Yangon in the morning

Conclusion:It's kinda risky knowing that we don't know the bus schedules. It's quite tiring as well. But if budget is not an issue, I've heard there are flights (chartered planes i guess) from Yangon to Bagan. Happy trip, balitaan mo kami.

[in_com000]

oh its really risky. what i have to do i guess is go to the bus station as soon as i arrive. if I get a bus on the first day, then its good. but if not, will just have to spend the entire trip in yangon.