- Respect the Myanmar People and their unique traditions. (Visitors are not asked to abandon their way, they are asked to adapt to the Myanmar Environment.)
- Don’t take any photos that may make people feel embarrassed.
- Do smile. (Myanmar people are very friendly. A smile will lighten up everyone’s day.)
- Don’t point with your foot. (Pointing with your feet means disrespect.)
- Wear decent clothes when visiting religious site. (Please cover your shoulders and knees and take off your shoes and socks when entering pagoda areas.)
- Do tuck away your feet. (When you sit, your legs should not be stretched out and your feet should never face the Buddha.)
- Don’t touch any one head.
- Please learn the basic words in Myanmar Language. (People will be delighted to meet the visitors who are willing to immerse themselves in the language.)
- Women travelers are safe in Myanmar. (It is recommended women to dress safely.)
- Don’t kiss in the public.
- Don’t disturb people praying or meditating.
- Calling with your fingers up means calling for a challenge.
- Please learn the local customs before visiting ethnic minority villages.
- Do try Myanmar Traditional transport facilities. It is sustainable and benefits the locals.
- Visitors may experience the Electricity Outages.
- Don’t touch the robe of the monk.
- Spread your wealth, use your money wisely. (Tourists should purchase non-precious items at the local market. Licensed stores will give certificates that guarantee the authenticity of the items.)
- Myanmar is a cultural destination. (Visitors are encouraged to learn about Myanmar ‘s Traditional festivals and ceremonies.)
- Myanmar currency should be exchanged at the official exchanged counters and banks.
- If the tourists wish to help the people in Myanmar, they should consider creative ways to contribute to communities, not to individuals.
- Giving money or sweets to children is not advisable.
- Using drugs in illegal in Myanmar.
- Help protect Myanmar wildlife by refusing to purchase wildlife products.
- To maintain Myanmar’s unique heritage, do not buy antiques. Buy arts and crafts instead.
- Help us keep Myanmar clean.
- Practice safe sex. (Prostitution is illegal in Myamar.)
- Don’t go where you are advised not to go.