Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
SLEEPING PRICE RANGES
Our listings are ordered by author preference and divided into three groups with re-
gard to the price for a double room or dorm bed:
$ less than $50 (under K48,600)
$$$ $50-150 (K48,600-145,800); in Yangon $50-200 (K48,600-194,400)
$$$
$$$ more than $150 (K145,800); in Yangon more than $200 (K194,400)
Children
Travelling with children in Myanmar can be very rewarding as long as you come well pre-
pared with the right attitude, the physical requirements and the usual parental patience.
Lonely Planet's
Travel with Children
contains useful advice on travelling with kids on the
road. Special attention is paid to travel in developing countries.
People in Myanmar love children and in many instances will shower attention on your
offspring, who will find ready playmates among their local counterparts.
It may be confusing for some children (and distressing to adults) seeing children work-
ing at restaurants and teahouses. Sadly this is an unavoidable fact in what remains a poor
country.
Practicalities
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Due to Myanmar's overall low level of public sanitation, parents ought to lay down a few
ground rules with regard to maintaining their children's health - such as regular hand-
washing - to head off potential medical problems.
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Children should especially be warned not to play with animals they encounter, as a pre-
caution against rabies.
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Nappies (diapers) are hard to come by outside the major cities; come prepared if your
travels will take you off the beaten track.
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Most high-end hotels and restaurants will have highchairs available.
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When travelling with children, it may be more comfortable getting about by private car.
Sights & Activities
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Rides on trishaws and in horse carts.
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Boat trips on Inle Lake in dugout canoes.
