- Paperback: 412 pages
- Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 10th Revised edition edition (1 May 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1741047188
- ISBN-13: 978-1741047189
- Product Dimensions: 19.7 x 13 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 185,759 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Whether you're looking to temple-hop in Bagan, trek through rice paddies in Hsipaw, explore Inle Lake by canoe or relax on Ngapali Beach, this book will help you uncover Myanmar's most memorable experiences. We've found you the best ways to travel independently, supporting small-scale entrepreneurs and family-run businesses.
Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.
In This Guide:
Unique color chapters on Shwedagon Paya
Locals give an insiders' perspective on life in Myanmar
Expanded coverage of the north and east
Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.
In This Guide:
Unique color chapters on Shwedagon Paya
Locals give an insiders' perspective on life in Myanmar
Expanded coverage of the north and east
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is indispensible for those travelling to Myanmar, especially on a low to medium budget (the better-off seemingly on tailor made or group tours). I found two other travel guide books to the country but neither contained the detailed travel and accomodation advice of this guide. With limited English fairly widely spoken in the country (and many signs and directions and adverts also in English) Myanmar is not the most difficult country to travel in. However roads and rail tracks are poor so land travel is very slow, often uncomfortable, crowded and not uncommonly at awkward times (4.00am starts not uncommon) but compensated for by the company of the aimiable local people. There is litle or no public transport in towns (but taxis are very cheap) so the practicalities of getting about can be difficult and this book is of immense help in this respect.
I found the political comment in the book very apt and not over done. Whilst we were never troubled by them there are road blocks and soldiers/militia on the streets at times so it is a country where travellers need to be more aware than usual of the political situation and, so informed, adapt accordingly.
The other guide books do cover the history and the culture rather more fully but for most with only room in their pack for one book the coverage in the Lonely Planet guide will be sufficient.Myanmar (Burma): Includes Extensive Coverage of the Temples of Bagan (Lonely Planet Country Guide)
I found the political comment in the book very apt and not over done. Whilst we were never troubled by them there are road blocks and soldiers/militia on the streets at times so it is a country where travellers need to be more aware than usual of the political situation and, so informed, adapt accordingly.
The other guide books do cover the history and the culture rather more fully but for most with only room in their pack for one book the coverage in the Lonely Planet guide will be sufficient.Myanmar (Burma): Includes Extensive Coverage of the Temples of Bagan (Lonely Planet Country Guide)
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a superb little book with everything you need to know when visiting the country. The restaurant and hotel descriptions are very accurate, and the maps and site guides excellent. One of the best features of the book are the Rangoon and Mandalay walking tours, which both take you on fascinating routes through colourful and architecturally interesting parts of the city and off the beaten track away from the more touristy sites.
I would have liked a more detailed history, particularly of British Burma, but that aside it's an invaluable travel companion.
The book is certainly political in its opposition to all things government but having now been there and seen how awfully the country is governed, this is no bad thing. People should definitely travel to Burma but make every effort to ensure their dollars don't end up in the pockets of the government. This guidebook provides you with the information to achieve this while offering superb travel advice.
I would have been lost (in every sense) without it.
I would have liked a more detailed history, particularly of British Burma, but that aside it's an invaluable travel companion.
The book is certainly political in its opposition to all things government but having now been there and seen how awfully the country is governed, this is no bad thing. People should definitely travel to Burma but make every effort to ensure their dollars don't end up in the pockets of the government. This guidebook provides you with the information to achieve this while offering superb travel advice.
I would have been lost (in every sense) without it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I oredred this book from marketplace and received excellent service.
There are understandably hardly any guide books to this country, but having read the lonely planet guide and various blogs and reviews, I have decided to travel there in November 2010. I found the book interesting and helpful and it certainly halped me make my decision. I am hoping I find the country and people as friendly as I am anticipating.
There are understandably hardly any guide books to this country, but having read the lonely planet guide and various blogs and reviews, I have decided to travel there in November 2010. I found the book interesting and helpful and it certainly halped me make my decision. I am hoping I find the country and people as friendly as I am anticipating.
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Myanmar / Lonely Planet
Up to same high standard of other Lonely Planet publications.
Would be nice if the guides were updated more regularly.
I believe there is one due out in 2012?
Would be nice if the guides were updated more regularly.
I believe there is one due out in 2012?
Published 10 months ago by Mr. Peter A. S. Jacques
Useful, but could be improved
A guidebook to Myanmar is an essential tool to visit the country, but unfortunately not many different ones are available. Read more
Published 17 months ago by K
lessons of democracy export? No, thanks, i want a good guide
I use Lonely Planet guides since about 15 years ago, i've always found them useful and full of informations. Read more
Published 21 months ago by M. Alfredo
Myanmar, guide
THE travel guide to Myanmar.
Whenever you see a traveller in Myanmar they have the guide. Whatever their spoken language! Read more
Whenever you see a traveller in Myanmar they have the guide. Whatever their spoken language! Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mr. David J. Barton
A poor guide
This book is not so much a guide as a tirade of political correctness and condemnation of the regime currently in power in Myanmar. Read more
Published 22 months ago by warren
Excellent coverage of the country and all temples!
Excellent coverage of the country and all temples! Some bad restaurant choices in Bagan, but it's still a must have bible!
Published on 24 Feb 2010 by Simone Mathaess
Excellent
I wouldn't travel in Burma without this book - nor would most others enjoying the slightly off beat restaurants/theatrical productions in Mandalay. All clutched this book. Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2010 by E. Macfarlane
The Golden Land..
very useful book for travelling to the closed country but this country has full of very interesting things,natural beauty places,white-sand beaches, have nice different weather in... Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2009 by M. D. Lee
Travel guide?
I am a keen reader of Lonely planet guides and they are usually my first choice every time I backpack in a foreign country; usually well written and plenty of useful suggestions. Read more
Published on 19 Oct 2009 by Ando
Myanmar - trying to find as much information.......
As I am visiting Myanmar soon, I have been gleaning as much info as possible on as many subjects as possible and talking to people that know more about the country, it's people and... Read more
Published on 18 Oct 2009 by D. Kennedy
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