Myanmar Capital City
Transportation in Myanmar capital city is not good as other development countries. But in now, more convenient than before. Myanmar Air way is more convenient for short time trip. If you have plenty of time you want to visit Myanmar by different types of way, you might enjoy using by Myanmar train (railway). Myanmar high way bus is cheaper than trains in Myanmar. If coming from a developed country, Myanmar's roads and transports will indeed look like substandard: pick-ups are notoriously crowded, cargo-buses have to be seen to be believed and you would not wish your worse enemy to spend a night in the Myanmar train's ordinary class in Myanmar.
Myanmar's national grid system covers only certain parts of central and eastern Myanmar. Most of the power comes from a single hydroelectric plant at lawpita in the Kayah State of Myanmar. Off the nation grid, towns and cities may have their own diesel plants or small hydroelectric facilities. The supply of electricity to Yangon has improved much over the last few years, but brownouts still occasionally occur. When this happens the voltage drops to levels that are barely enough for anything more than basic lighting. Brownouts and blackouts are common outside the Myanmar capital, even in Mandalay. In many Myanmar towns and villages electric power is supplied only during the evening hours from around 6 PM to 11 PM. Most Myanmar hotels catering to foreign visitors have their own gas or diesel powered generators that kick on during scheduled and non-scheduled blackouts. In many Myanmar villages lighting, heating and cooking sources are restricted to candles, paraffin and firewood.
Prohibited items include firearms, weapons, explosives, etc. Myanmar customs are also sensitive to remote controlled devices of any type including toys. All radio, telecommunications and facsimile equipment is likely to be detained and or confiscated by customs. It will expedite the clearance of any shipment if your inventory lists the exact brand and model of any electronic item or appliance, along with the serial number for unique identification of the equipment. The Myanmar authorities will almost certainly view all videotapes and books and will ban and confiscate anything pornographic or considered anti-Myanmar.
Myanmar's national grid system covers only certain parts of central and eastern Myanmar. Most of the power comes from a single hydroelectric plant at lawpita in the Kayah State of Myanmar. Off the nation grid, towns and cities may have their own diesel plants or small hydroelectric facilities. The supply of electricity to Yangon has improved much over the last few years, but brownouts still occasionally occur. When this happens the voltage drops to levels that are barely enough for anything more than basic lighting. Brownouts and blackouts are common outside the Myanmar capital, even in Mandalay. In many Myanmar towns and villages electric power is supplied only during the evening hours from around 6 PM to 11 PM. Most Myanmar hotels catering to foreign visitors have their own gas or diesel powered generators that kick on during scheduled and non-scheduled blackouts. In many Myanmar villages lighting, heating and cooking sources are restricted to candles, paraffin and firewood.
Prohibited items include firearms, weapons, explosives, etc. Myanmar customs are also sensitive to remote controlled devices of any type including toys. All radio, telecommunications and facsimile equipment is likely to be detained and or confiscated by customs. It will expedite the clearance of any shipment if your inventory lists the exact brand and model of any electronic item or appliance, along with the serial number for unique identification of the equipment. The Myanmar authorities will almost certainly view all videotapes and books and will ban and confiscate anything pornographic or considered anti-Myanmar.
Local transport
To say driving conditions in Myanmar are not ideal is an understatement. Most drivers in Myanmar regard the rule of the road as guidelines at best. Traffic drives on the right hand side of the road but most cars have right hand drive steering so visibility when overtaking is poor. There are many obstacles on the roads and pedestrians have little "road sense". Drivers do not stop at pedestrian crossings, so Myanmar people run across anywhere and often stand in the middle of the road between lanes to cross in stages. Traffic lights are often blacked out in power failures and some Myanmar drivers don't observe lights, especially at night in Myanmar. If vehicles break down or have flat tyres, they are often repaired in the middle of the road, creating a traffic hazard. Night driving is particularly hazardous. Bike riders seem to have a collective death wish as they almost never have lights on their bikes, and they often drive down the middle of the road. Myanmar People routinely walk on the road rather than the footpath. When driving in Myanmar, you are subject to Myanmar government laws. In case of an accident the person who caused the accident is responsible for repairing the damage in Myanmar. This includes ensuring adequate medical care and attention if someone is injured. In the case of injury to pedestrians, the driver of the vehicle will invariably be held responsible. The penalties associated with road traffic offences can be harsh and may include custodial sentences. Minor accidents are commonplace but few road users have any form of insurance. Where such insurance is in place, it is rarely of sufficient coverage to meet third party claims. The speed limit within Yangon City is 30mph (48 kph) and 50 mph (80 kph) outside it. Due to the poor conditions of the Myanmar roads in Yangon, speeds are usually quite low. In case of an accident with injuries, do not wait for an ambulance as it is likely to never come in Myanmar. Make arrangements instead with passing cars or Myanmar taxis.
