Responsible Travel in Myanmar

Responsible Travel in Myanmar

Being a visitor in Myanmar is a good chance now to know the country before it turns to be touristic. The country overwhelm all sense of travel and surely you will get a mesmerized time by temples, pagoda, river and people.
These are some of the useful tips to make your travel in Myanmar more meaningful, responsibly :

Burmese Monks


Opening to a new Culture

Myanmar is pretty different from other countries you may know. It is a deeply spiritual country.There are certain taboo, dos and donts that dominates your visits though local people may accept a mis-act gently. 
Before you enter Myanmar, we do suggest you to read some essential guide about their culture, history and the update news, specially about the reform. 
Regionally, Burma boasts a wide array of ethnic cultures and their tradition may be in contrast, please be listening and accepting everytime you see new village or festival. 
After all, culture shock may lead to some fun as well. Attending light festival, taking part in waterfall flashing new year may leave you some sort of profound memory as well.
 
Traditional Work

Supporting Local Business

Though the government are making great changes. On practice, we still encourage you to spread your money from one hotel to another so that more people benefit from your travel expense. 
Do give yourself a chance to taste street foods, embarking a local trishaw ride or a manual lake boat ride... all will be good for local labor. 
Traditional workshops would appreciate your authentic purchase as it will help them to continue their work too.
Examples of original produces: Umbrella - buy in Pathein, Lacquer Wares - Bagan , Lotus Silk - Inle Lake, Hats - Pokkoku , Carpet - Mandalay
For holiday planner, book it with a local based company not only because it is cheaper but you may experience better their hospitality. 

General Acts

For this part, we remind you again the core elements for being a good travelers :
- Do not through rubbish in temples, pagodas
- Instead of giving money to local, it would be better to donate to school, educational organization.
- Do not buy animal leather 
- Use more public transportation if you can
- Minimize the impact on environment if possible.
 
 

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