Things You'll Need:
- Visa for Myanmar
- Passport
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Step 1
Book airfare on Air Mandalay through the online booking system featured on the company's Web site (see the Resources section below). Expect prices to be moderate for the region.
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Step 2
Contact Air Mandalay by phone at 011 (+95) 1 501 520. Air Mandalay's Web site also provides e-mail addresses for many of the travel agencies and international agents associated with their company.
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Step 3
Buy tickets for Air Mandalay flights before you arrive in Myanmar. Air Mandalay employs agents in numerous Asian countries, including Hong Kong, Japan, Korea and Thailand. You can also find agents in France, Germany, Poland and Sweden.
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Step 4
Book tickets for Air Mandalay flights in Myanmar. Go to Air Mandalay's central office in Yangon or one of many travel agencies in the cities of Yangon or Mandalay to speak directly with an Air Mandalay agent about reservations.
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Step 1
Book a flight to Heho and see Inle Lake, famous for its floating shops and markets. Relax at a resort on Thandwe's Ngapali Beach overlooking the Indian Ocean.
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Step 2
Book travel to Myanmar's historical sites. Ancient temples and pagodas are attractions in Bagan and Sittway, and Mandalay is the location of the former Royal Palace.
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Bring money with you. United States dollars are accepted in Myanmar; however, there are no ATMs, and businesses do not accept credit cards and traveler's checks. Calculate how much money you will need for your trip before you arrive.
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Step 2
Use caution in encounters with government officials. The military-run government of Myanmar controls Internet usage, checks for visas and passports and is known to confiscate cameras from both journalists and tourists.
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Step 3
Be aware of local issues. Myanmar borders China, Thailand, India and Bangladesh, and the government may temporarily close borders because of problems between groups in neighboring nations.
