Page 12 - Myanmar Destination Guide - Alluring Asia

SHOPPING Myanmar's markets and bazaars are entertaining, and are the most reasonable places to shop for native arts and crafts. Popular items to FOOD purchase are: Antiques, Copper and Brassware (A cottage industry in Mandalay), Lacquer ware items, mother-of-pearl inlay, ceramics, Myanmar food may be a little colorful embroidery, and silverware. Another popular item is Gems-- PAGE 3 disappointing when compared to Rubies, jade, and sapphires, mostly coming from the northern mines of Population | Time | Visas Thai or Vietnamese food, however Insurance | History Magok. Also, aquamarine, topaz, amethysts and lapis lazuli. there are many restaurants to Gemstones should be bought at government-approved shops only, PAGE 4-5 choose from that serve Indian, otherwise you risk having them confiscated when leaving the country. History | Language Chinese or European food. The typical staple of Myanmar food PAGE 6 are rice and rice noodles, CUSTOMS Climate traditionally served in a large Tourists are authorized to import the following duty free: 400 PAGE 7 bowl placed in the center of a low cigarettes, 100 Cigars, 2 liters of Liquor and personal effects of a The Land table. Myanmar curries, unlike reasonable quantity. Customs regulations are strict and we advise that PAGE 8 Indian curries, use only a few you check with the consulate before you depart. People | Safety & Crime spices and herbs such as garlic, onions, coriander, ginger, It is prohibited to bring into Myanmar weapons, explosives, and PAGE 9 turmeric, salt and hot chili flammable objects. Also prohibited are narcotics such as opium and Currency | Credit Cards Changing Money | Tipping peppers fried in peanut oil. Hin is cultural material unsuitable to Myanmar society. curry, kyatnarhin is chicken curry, PAGE 10 ametha hnat, beef curry and Religion | Etiquette ngathalauk, fish curry. Portions of PAGE 11 curries are often small, you are Communications supposed to fill yourself up with Health & Vaccinations rice. A clear soup, or hingho, nearly always accompanies the PAGE 12 Food| Shopping | Customs meal. Food is always served at room temperature. Dishes are PAGE 13-14 usually served with ngapiye, a Culture & The Arts | Religion fermented fish or shrimp paste. WATER It is not advisable to drink tap water but bottled mineral water is safe and available everywhere. Ice cubes in drinks is generally OK in good standard hotels and restaurants but it is best to avoid it on street stalls or in country areas. DRUGS Prescription drugs - It is recommended to travel with prescriptions for any drugs you are required to travel with for your personal health.