Myanmar update

Has anyone recently returned from Myanmar? Would appreciate guidance on whether this is a good time to visit. (Am planning to be there in December. Am wondering if the local planes are flying on schedule, etc.) If anyone has a specific guide to recommend I would appreciate that as well! Many thanks.

Myanmar update

Not recently been, but have been following the situation closely.

Night curfew has now been lifted in Yangon and Mandalay. Flights are not completely as per schedule... presumably due to low demand. Myanmar Airlines International, have reduced their flights due to insurance issues, but are placing customers on code share flights with other airlines. Air Bagan have maintained most of their International flights but cancelled most of the internal ones. Yangon air, Mandalay air and Myanma air (domestic) are flying a more or less normal schedule.

Is it a good time? The 2007 season was expected to be a busy one. It now looks as if many are cancelling their plans due to the uncertainty. I do not think a visitor is going to find the current situation to be much different compared to a visit last year. Just fewer tourist around, I expect. The areas where one can travel and the modes of transport are unchanged. Perhaps more scrutiny of visitors with respect to journalist gaining entry. Visas are being issues as per normal and exchange rates are more or less unchanged.

Myanmar update

Thanks very much for your insight. Really appreciate it.

if you want to stay away from much tourists,that is the good time to travel in Burma,cause hotel and other were discount about situation is think quiet and stable,for peoples seem look poor and unhappy,if you come and visit some will be happy cause they will get job and income.

Hope you will be think to visit in ou country,and welcome you with happy and free