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Myanmar, is a fascinating country and a real treat for the traveler. Great scenery, unspoilt nature and the best and moist beautiful temples. Highlights in Myanmar include Yangon, formerly known as Rangoon, Pyay, a nice little stopover to Thayekhittaya, Mandalay with its beautiful temples on Mandalay Hill and Mount Rushmore near Bagan. Myanmar used to be the Hub of air travel in south East Asia until the early 60s. Rangoon, was the best air port in south east Asia and all the major air lines like Pan Am, North West, KLM, BOAC, Air France etc operated direct flights to Myanmar. People from Thailand, Singapore etc who wanted to travel to Europe have to travel first to Myanmar to take the transit flight.
Myanmar is ruled by a military regime that has shown blatant disregard for these
ideals by violently repressing democracy and its own citizens. . Myanmar was administered
as a province of India until 1937 when it became a separate, self-governing colony;
independence outside of the Commonwealth was attained in 1948. Gen. NE WIN dominated
the government from 1962 to 1988, first as military ruler, then as president,
and later as political kingmaker. Asia Travel InformationVisa Information For TouristsMost visitors to Hong Kong still don't need a visa. The exception is for blacklisted countries, many of which (ironically) have or had communist regimes: Hong Kong has always made it difficult for nationals from such countries to enter its borders, and despite the return of Hong Kong to the General Information For Tourists - I11. Climate & Weather Myanmar has three seasons. 1. Cool Season - October through February with average temperatures 20-24 C, 2. Hot Season - March through May with average temperatures 30-35 C, 3. Wet Season - June through September with average temperatures 25-30 C. The ideal time to visit Myanmar is Myanmar Tourist Guides — AttractionsI. City - Rangoon: Rangoon, the capital of Myanmar is the host for some of the world’s mind-blowing wonders, like the: 1. Shwedagon Pagoda: Rudyard Kipling termed it as the .Golden Wonder.. It looks beautiful during sunset as the last rays fall on the soft golden dome, making it glitter. The great Festivals in MyanmarMyanmar is a Land of Festivals: a festival for every month of the year. Most festivals are cultural and religious. Majority are nation-wide celebrated while a few are distinctly regional. The dates of the festivals and special events are determined by the Lunar Year. 1. January • Kayin New Year celebrated on Nightlife of Hong KongHong Kong provides a vibrant nightlife. Do not fight the temptation to join the party. Things to do: take a luxury night cruise over Victoria Harbor; visit pubs, bars, night clubs; or stroll in the bubbling streets with the locals. Don't just sit back and watch. I. Night Tour Do you fancy When To Visit Hong KongSubtropical Hong Kong has four distinguishable seasons. Good weather makes it an ideal destination for travelers all year round. The peak travel season is in autumn, from September to around Christmas time. The spring, from March to mid-May, tends to be warm and humid, accompanied by fogs and drizzles. The average Entrance Fees In Tourists Places in US$I. Entrance Fees In Tourists Places (Rangoon) in US$ 1. Shwedagon Pagoda $5 2. National Museum $5 3. People's Park $3 4. Gem Museum $5 5. Ngar Htut Kyi Pagoda $2 6. Hello world!Welcome to WordPress. This is the first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging! General Information For Tourists - II20. Religion The majority of the people of Myanmar are Buddhist although Christianity, Islam and Hinduism are also practiced. 21. Telecommunications Telephones & fax facilities are available in most hotels in Yangon and Mandalay but charges are quite expensive. E mail facilities are now available at many hotels and local businesses in Yangon Getting Around Hong KongSight seeing in Hong Kong is made easy for the visitors through variety of public transportation which can be termed as life line of Hong Kong Tourism. 1. Taxi Color coded taxis operate in different districts of Hong Kong. Fare, depending on districts, starts from HKD12 to 15 for the first two Asia News2005 In Review: Central Asia Witnesses Revolution, Continued Crackdown2005 In Review: Central Asia Witnesses Revolution, Continued Crackdown It was a tumultuous year in Central Asia. A largely bloodless revolution in Kyrgyzstan was followed by the bloody suppression of dissent in Uzbekistan. With the region’s leaders on edge at events in Kyrgyzstan, the year produced further restrictions on political and Bush in South Asia — Raising a political stormBush in South Asia — Raising a political storm As the US President moved from Afghanistan to India and then Pakistan, he raised political storm clouds. If India was obsessed with the nuclear deal, Pakistan wanted similar treatment and Afghanistan worried about the resurgence of Taliban. G. 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