Location
The Governor's Residence is located within the elegant Embassy Quarter
and close to the spectacular Shwedagon Pagoda just ten minutes from the
city centre and thirty minutes from Yangon airport.
The hotel could not be better placed for enjoying Yangon's great
cultural attractions, including golden pagodas, the fascinating
National Museum and lively Bogyoke Market, piled high with local
handicrafts, gems and antiques.
Beyond the city lies a wealth of enticing experiences, including
journeys on board the Road To Mandalay river cruise ship, pristine
Ngapali Beach and magical Lake Inle.
Accommodation
The hotel offers fourty-five Deluxe Rooms, two Junior Suites, and a
Family Suite all luxuriously decorated with teak furniture, tropical
cottons and silks and each has a large handmade, free-form bath.
Time Difference
GMT + 6.5 hours
Passports & Visas
Please check that your passport has at least 6 months remaining validity at time of travel.
Passport holders from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam,
China, Bangladesh and Russia do not need to apply for visas to visit
Myanmar. All other nationalities do. A tourist visa's validity
expries 90 days after issue and only allows a 28 day single entry
visit. Please check the latest information before travelling.
Customs
Customs regulations are in line with most other countries of the world.
All passengers will be responsible for claiming and clearing their own
luggage on arrival in Myanmar. Mobile phones are permitted into
Myanmar, however, International GSM mobile telephony is not reliable in
Myanmar, and mobile phones not registered in Myanmar or Thailand, are
unlikely to work
Currency
The local currency in Myanmar is Kyat. FEC's (Foreign Exchange
Certificates) and US Dollar bills are also widely used in Myanmar and
accepted almost everywhere.
Credit cards are not generally accepted in Myanmar. Vendors who do
accept cards usually add a handling commision and also currency
exchange charges.
Climate
Myanmar is generally described as having three seasons. From September
to February the day time temperature is about 28°C (80°F) with cool
evenings. March to May is hot but dry and from June to September it is
the rainy season.
Religion
The Burmese are religios people and have a high regard for religious
customs and traditions. Dress and conduct should be appropriate when
visiting religious sites.
When entering the grounds of a pagoda or monastery it is important to
remove all footwear (including socks and stockings). This is both
polite and a mark of respect. At the same time visitos should wear
appropriate dress (this applies equally to men and women). Essentially,
the knees should be covered which means long shorts are acceptable.
Photography
Observe local notices - some pagodas and temples do not allow
photography while others ask for a small payment. Treat Buddhist images
with respect and seek permission from monks before photographing them.
Photography of airports, railway stations, police stations, military
installations and government offices may result in film being
confiscated. We recommend discretion when taking pictures.
Language
Myanmar's official language is Burmese, and speakers comprise nearly
80% of the population. Another 10% are speakers of Tai languages which
include Shan, Kuhn, Tai Lu. Travellers will find basic English widely
spoken in urban areas and around popular tourist sites. Travellers who
have spent some time in northern Thailand or Laos and have learnt some
of the respective languages will be pleasantly surprised to find that
many of these words are understood.
Health
No special health certificates are generally required but you should
take advice from your medical practitioner or travel specialist.
Dress Code
Light cool and casual clothing is recommended. Sweaters are needed
during cool season evenings or if visiting mountainous areas.
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