A few days in Yangon

[supernovadw]

Very good thread and nice pictures!

It does actually look alot nice than when I went in 2011! Also the amount of decent looking cars on the streets seems to have increased dramatically compared to then!

When I went I was really disappointed to be honest! Everything was just a mess! There was rubbish all over the streets and everything was really dilapidated! It made Thailand and even Laos look rich in comparison!

Looks like it is changing quite fast! Still however I'm unsure to as if I would go back or not? Not really sure if there is anything in Burma that you can't get in Thailand or Laos but lots you can't get in Burma which you can in Thailand and Laos.

Best things about my trip there were cheap and good Indian food and cheap beer, I was also impressed with the variety of beer available!

The prices seemed to have shot up in the two years since I went though! I was paying $20 USD For a decent ish twin room.

If you have any more pictures then please post up!

[beerlaodrinker]

only spent a few days so thats about it for the pics im afraid, definately will go againg but will wait for direct flights between vientiane and yangon scheduled to start about september

[JordanP]

I'm a little late to this thread but wanted to add my thanks as well--thoroughly enjoyed viewing them.

[Yemen]

Good thread BLD- looks like things have changed from 12 yrs. ago- prices way up, taxis new ( before we had to push to start whenever stop to see something ), no ATM, travel cheques could not be cashed except at hotel and tough to get extra above hotel bill, they only accepted small bills and bills had to be in good shape,not many tourists , but still enjoyed the place. If you get a chance try Bagan as quite amazing, Mandaly so-so, Inlay Lake a nice trip.

[beerlaodrinker]

Cheers yemen . still a lack of ATM,s and the dollar bills need to be in pristine condition still, Bagan is on my radar after reading terry 57,s trip report, i will wait for Lao airlines to start flying from vientiane direct to yangon before i go back again though, Sometime this year they reckon

[terry57]

^

Plan your trip carefully, Go in the cool season, Prebook your accommodation in the Gaff we stopped in.

Do not go in the hot season, too friggin hard, you wont enjoy it.

[fishlocker]

Thanks for sharing. Always interesting to see another's view.

[Bobcock]

I think this is room 608?

[beerlaodrinker]

Cant remember bob, it was a while ago, good little hotel though and central to everything, bit pricey but it was easy enough booked online, i didnt fancy turning up with the missus and 2 kids in tow without having a room booked as it was my first time in burma , heard yesterday that Lao airlines wont be considering a vientiane yangon flight until about this time next year so a bit gutted by that news,

[terry57]

I think the main thing punters need to take on board is that the Mid range accommodation in the high season is diabolical.

The gates have opened, the Tourists are coming but the accommodation options are way behind the 8 ball hence why rooms are going at a premium.

Way it is, people need to plan there accommodation carefully or risk being forced into accommodation that is top dollar if there lucky enough to get a room.

Myanmar ain't no Thailand.

[COLDBLOOD]

well done. great bild .yangon is the new dragon in asia