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Belmond Governor's Residence

35 Taw Win Road Dagon Township Yangon, Myanmar

Belmond Governor's Residence - Yangon, Myanmar
Location
The Governor's Residence is located within the elegant Embassy Quarter and close to the spectacular Shwedagon Pagoda just ten minutes from the city centre and thirty minutes from Yangon airport.

The hotel could not be better placed for enjoying Yangon's great cultural attractions, including golden pagodas, the fascinating National Museum and lively Bogyoke Market, piled high with local handicrafts, gems and antiques.

Beyond the city lies a wealth of enticing experiences, including journeys on board the Road To Mandalay river cruise ship, pristine Ngapali Beach and magical Lake Inle.

Accommodation
The hotel offers fourty-five Deluxe Rooms, two Junior Suites, and a Family Suite all luxuriously decorated with teak furniture, tropical cottons and silks and each has a large handmade, free-form bath.

Time Difference
GMT + 6.5 hours

Passports & Visas
Please check that your passport has at least 6 months remaining validity at time of travel.
Passport holders from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Bangladesh and Russia do not need to apply for visas to visit Myanmar. All other nationalities do. A tourist visa's validity expries 90 days after issue and only allows a 28 day single entry visit. Please check the latest information before travelling.

Customs
Customs regulations are in line with most other countries of the world. All passengers will be responsible for claiming and clearing their own luggage on arrival in Myanmar. Mobile phones are permitted into Myanmar, however, International GSM mobile telephony is not reliable in Myanmar, and mobile phones not registered in Myanmar or Thailand, are unlikely to work

Currency
The local currency in Myanmar is Kyat. FEC's (Foreign Exchange Certificates) and US Dollar bills are also widely used in Myanmar and accepted almost everywhere.

Credit cards are not generally accepted in Myanmar. Vendors who do accept cards usually add a handling commision and also currency exchange charges.

Climate
Myanmar is generally described as having three seasons. From September to February the day time temperature is about 28°C (80°F) with cool evenings. March to May is hot but dry and from June to September it is the rainy season.

Religion
The Burmese are religios people and have a high regard for religious customs and traditions. Dress and conduct should be appropriate when visiting religious sites.

When entering the grounds of a pagoda or monastery it is important to remove all footwear (including socks and stockings). This is both polite and a mark of respect. At the same time visitos should wear appropriate dress (this applies equally to men and women). Essentially, the knees should be covered which means long shorts are acceptable.

Photography
Observe local notices - some pagodas and temples do not allow photography while others ask for a small payment. Treat Buddhist images with respect and seek permission from monks before photographing them.

Photography of airports, railway stations, police stations, military installations and government offices may result in film being confiscated. We recommend discretion when taking pictures.

Language
Myanmar's official language is Burmese, and speakers comprise nearly 80% of the population. Another 10% are speakers of Tai languages which include Shan, Kuhn, Tai Lu. Travellers will find basic English widely spoken in urban areas and around popular tourist sites. Travellers who have spent some time in northern Thailand or Laos and have learnt some of the respective languages will be pleasantly surprised to find that many of these words are understood.

Health
No special health certificates are generally required but you should take advice from your medical practitioner or travel specialist.

Dress Code
Light cool and casual clothing is recommended. Sweaters are needed during cool season evenings or if visiting mountainous areas.


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