Creditcards, CurrencIES, Exchange Rates. 1-Q   What currency do you use in Myanmar? What is the current exchange rate for that currency against the US Dollar? Ans:   The local currency used is called Kyat (pronounced “chat”, abbreviated as Ks). The currency exchange rate is Ks 1225 against the US Dollar at the official exchange counter located in airport and downtown area. 2-Q   I understand that I have to exchange US$200 into FEC (Foreign Exchange Currency) upon arrival in Myanmar. Does this requirement still exist? I was also told that the FEC is worth about 25% less than the US Dollar when changed into Myanmar Kyat. Is this correct? Ans:   No. The requirement to exchange the above specified amount upon arrival no longer exists. It is also not correct that the FEC is worth 25% less than the US Dollar. The FEC is officially equal to the US Dollar in value and so far has similar exchange rates (which sometimes slightly vary) to the local Kyat currency. 3-Q   During travel in Myanmar, can we be able to use our credit cards? If so, what types of credits are commonly accepted? If not, what types of currencies should we bring? Ans:   Currently, credit cards are not generally accepted in Myanmar. We advise you to bring enough US Dollars for your travel, accommodation, shopping and dining expenses. Some travel agencies and hotels may accept but you have to check with them before you come. More news >> 4-Q   How much should I bring for within country travel? Ans:   The amount of US Dollars you should bring will depend on your length of stay and which part of country you will be traveling. We advise that you consult with you travel agent with regards to this. Please find here some indicators (excluding Hotel and Airfare, shopping): 1.       Yangon Surrounds 3D4N 300 USD. 2.      Yangon Bago 4D3N 500 USD. 3.      Yangon Mandalay Bagan Inle 7D6N 1000 USD.   Prices for food, accommodation and shopping, please check following web sites. 1.       www.Maynmark.com for Gems 2.       www.Bannergems.com 3.       www.Myanmargems.com 4.       www.Exogift.com for souvenir shopping 5.       www.MagadoTravel.com for accommodation 6.       Moonsoon Restaurant domain.

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HOTEL ROOM TYPE Hotel Nikko, Yangon, Myanmar(Burma) No. 40, Natmauk Road,Tamwe Township,Yangon, Myanmar. Yangon Yangon 11181 Myanmar more detail..>>   Superior/Single $65.00 Booking Superior/Double $70.00 Booking Thazin Garden Hotel, Bagan Myanmar(BURMA) Thazin Road, Archeological Province,Bagan, Mandalay Division, Myanmar. Bangan bagan 11181 Myanmar more detail..>> Delux(Single) $45.00 Booking Superior(Single) $43.00 Booking Yuzana Resort No. 130 Shwedagondine Road, Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar Yangon Yangon 11181 Myanmar more detail..>>   Superior $50.00 Booking Deluxe $50.00 Booking Deluxe Suite $50.00 Booking Yuzana Hotel No. 130, Shwe Gon Dine Rood, Yangon Yangon 11181 Myanmar more detail..>>   Superior $25.00 Booking Deluxe $33.00 Booking Summit Parkview Hotel 350 Ahlone Road, Dagon Township, Yangon Yangon 11181 Myanmar more detail..>>   Superior $45.00 Booking Studio Suite $70.00 Booking Executive Suite $90.00 Booking Pansea Hotel 35 Taw Win Road, Dagon Township, Yangon, Union of Myanmar Yangon Yangon 11181 Myanmar more detail..>>   Deluxe $145.00 Booking Junior Suite $180.00 Booking Family Suite $200.00 Booking Kandawgyi Palace Hotel Kan Yeik Tha Road, Yangon Yangon Yangon 11181 Myanmar more detail..>>   Superior $65.00 Booking Corparate Suite $140.00 Booking Diplomat Suite $140.00 Booking Conqueror Hotel Near the Pindaya Cave, Pindaya, Shan State, Myanmar Yangon Yangon 11181 Myanmar more detail..>>   Superior $40.00 Booking Traditional House $40.00 Booking Junior Suite $70.00 Booking City Star Hotel No. 169/171, Maha Bandoola Garden Street, Kyauktada Township, Yangon, Myanmar Yangon Yangon 11181 Myanmar more detail..>>   Standard $26.00 Booking Superior $30.00 Booking Suite $37.00 Booking Dusit Inya Lake Resort   37, Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Yangon Yangon 11181 Myanmar more detail..>>   Superior $55.00 Booking DeluxeSuite $65.00 Booking Sunny Paradise Hotel   90(A/B), Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan TSP, Yangon, Myanmar Yangon Yangon 11181 Myanmar more detail..>>   Superior $65.00 Booking Stantard $55.00 Booking Delux Bungalow $90.00 Booking Hotel Max, Chaung Tha Beach  Chaungtha Beach, Ayeyarwaddy Division, Myanmar Yangon Pathein 11181 Myanmar more detail..>>   Superior Villa $90.00 Booking Executive Villa $170.00 Booking Suite Villa $120.00 Booking Standard (A) $80.00 Booking Standard (B) $70.00 Booking Bagan Hotel River View, Near Museum, Bagan, Myanmar (Burma) Yangon Yangon 11181 Myanmar more detail..>>   standard $61.00 Booking Junior Suite $85.00 Booking Bagan Suite $170.00 Booking Ayeyarwaddy River Suite $180.00 Booking Presidential Suite $300.00 Booking The Bagan Villa $740.00 Booking Mandalay Swan Hotel No. 44(B), 26th Road,Between 66th & 68th Street,Chanaye Thazan Township, GPO Box 29, Mandalay,Myanmar. Mandalay mandalay 11181 Myanmar more detail..>>   Standard(Single) $45.00 Booking Standard(Double) $45.00 Booking Superior(Single) $55.00 Booking Superior(Double) $55.00 Booking Junior Suite(Single) $75.00 Booking Junior Suite(Double) $75.00 Booking Pine Hill Resort, Kalaw   Southern Shan State, Kalaw, Myanmar Shan Kalaw 11181 Myanmar more detail..>>   Superior(single) $40.00 Booking superior(double) $50.00 Booking Delux(single) $60.00 Booking Golden Island Cottages   Near Nampan Village, Southern Shan State, Shan Inle Lake 11181 Myanmar more detail..>>   Standard $40.00 Booking Superior $40.00 Booking Silver Beach Hotel  Ngapali Beach, Thandwe, Rakhine Division Thandwe Allarinyo 11181 Myanmar more detail..>>   Standard $57.00 Booking Suite $80.00 Booking Bagan Golf Resort Hotel  Nyaung Oo Township, Bagan, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma) Yangon Yangon 11181 Myanmar more detail..>>   superior (single) $45.00 Booking Deluxe (Double) $55.00 Booking Superior (Double) $50.00 Booking Deluxe (Single) $55.00 Booking Mandalay View Inn  No. 17/B, 66th Street,Between 26th & 27th Street, Mandalay, Myanmar. Mandalay mandalay 11181 Myanmar more detail..>>   Standard(Single) $28.00 Booking Standard(Double) $28.00 Booking Superior $28.00 Booking The Hotel @ Tharabar Gate, Bagan, Myanmar (Burma)  Near Tharabar Gate, Nyaung Oo Township, Old Bagan, Mandalay Division, Upper Myanmar Bagan bagan 11181 Myanmar more detail..>>   Superior $60.00 Booking Deluxe $68.00 Booking Suite $180.00 Booking Ngapali Beach Hotel   Ngapali Beach, Thandwe, Rakhine Division, Myanmar Yangon Yangon 11181 Myanmar more detail..>>   Supeiror $70.00 Booking Deluxe $100.00 Booking Central Hotel No.335-357, Bogyoke Aung San Street, Pabedan Township, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma) Yangon Yangon 11181 Myanmar more detail..>>   Deluxe $35.00 Booking Junior Suite $40.00 Booking Executive Room $50.00 Booking Silver Swan Hotel  No.556, 83rd Street, Between 32nd & 33rd Street, Mandalay mandalay 11181 Myanmar more detail..>>   Superior $23.00 Booking Popa Mountain Resort Mt.Popa , Kyaukpadaung Township, Mandalay Division , Myanmar Mandalay mandalay 11181 Myanmar more detail..>>   superior $55.00 Booking Deluxe(garden) $65.00 Booking Deluxe $75.00 Booking Mandalay Hill Resort No.9, Kwin (416.B), 10th Street,At the Foot of Mandalay Hill,Mandalay, Myanmar. Mandalay mandalay 11181 Myanmar more detail..>>   Deluxe $75.00 Booking Superior $60.00 Booking Junior Suite $165.00 Booking Nyaung Shwe Paradise Hotel Nyaung Shwe,Southern Shan State, Myanmar Yangon Yangon 11181 Myanmar more detail..>>   Standard $32.00 Booking Superior $35.00 Booking Suite $60.00 Booking Inle Paradise Resort, Mine Thauk, Shan State, Myanmar