Myanmar

[BruceBanner]

Hello Everyone

I'm thinking about going to Myanmar in January. I used to go to Myawaddy or Tachilek every month on a visa run years ago. This time i'd like to visit Yangon, Mandalay and hopefully Bagan (looks amazing). I was just wondering if i would need to take anti-malarial tablets ? I've heard there is no malaria in Yangon and Mandalay. Does anyone know if this is the case ? How about Bagan ?

Also, what's the best way to see these places ? Fly from Bangkok to Yangon, then upto Mandalay and then Bagan ? Can u book flights whilst in Yangon ?

Also, do you have to book accomodation in advance ? Or can you look around when you get there ?

What is Bagan like ? Would love to hear anyone's experiences travelling around Myanmar.

Thank you for any replies

[sabaijai]

Re malaria, the risk in Bagan is very, very low, especially in January.

[BruceBanner]

Ok, thank you for the reply

[BruceBanner]

Thanks for the reply Andy.........i've not decided how long i'm going for yet....maybe just week or abit longer. Probably go to Rangoon for a few days. And hopefully Bagan. I've heard its amazing there. How long does the bus take to get to Bagan from Rangoon ? Cheers

[BruceBanner]

Ok cheers for that. Are you allowed to take a mobile phone into Yangon (not to use) ? I read on the internet somewhere that mobile phones get taken off you and returned when you leave. Is that still the case ? Cheers.