Myanmar (Burma) - Local Customs
- Avoid touching another person’s head, as it is considered the most sacred part of the body.
- Feet are unclean, so when sitting don’t point your feet at anyone or towards images of the Buddha.
- Remove your shoes before entering a Buddhist site or a home.
- Always use your right hand when shaking hands or passing something to someone, as the left hand is traditionally used for toilet ablutions; however, locals do use their left hand to “support” their right arm when shaking hands.
- Locals may be offended by the sight of tourists wearing revealing clothes, i.e. shorts cut above the knee, and – particularly for women – tops that are tight or show the shoulders. It’s especially important to dress conservatively when visiting temples, and some travelers carry a longyi (skirt/sarong) for such situations.
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Hi – how current is this information about Myanmar? Seems like much of it is several years old – are vessels still required to have an MTT agent aboard when cruising?
Hi Ian, thanks for your question. It seems nothing much has changed in Myanmar according to our contacts in SE Asia. A Guide is still required aboard, fees are the same (plus a 1000US$ extra per trip as a one off fee per trip – related to nothing special). No license is needed ahead of time now, you just pay per trip. MTT still handle things and Customs, Immigration and Harbor department still board in Kawthaung – same as before. Paperwork to be filled out before is the same and time frames to get it in are the same. I hope that helps.