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by Tony Wheeler (Author), Steve Martin (Editor), Mic Looby (Editor) "Virtually nothing is known of Myanmar's prehistoric inhabitants, through archaeo evidence suggests the area has been inhabited since at least 2500 BC ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 512 pages
  • Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 8th Revised edition edition (1 Oct 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1740591909
  • ISBN-13: 978-1740591904
  • Product Dimensions: 18.4 x 12.9 x 1.9 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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Provides accommodation and restaurant options to suit a range of budgets. This guide to Myanmar includes areas opened up to independent travellers, and has a section on ancient temples.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent, thought-provoking guide, 1 Jun 2004
By M. Scott (London) - See all my reviews
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The previous reviews of this book are more concerned with the rights and wrongs of visiting this country than with the book itself. I am posting this review in an attempt to redress the balance.

Of course it is difficult to consider visiting Myanmar without taking into account its recent history and ongoing violations of human rights. There are very compelling reasons not to go there. And this Lonely Planet guide lays out all those reasons, plainly and for all to see, in its introduction, "Should you visit Myanmar?". It explains that international tourism can be seen to be giving the seal of approval to the government, and that some of the tourist infrastructure has been built using forced labour. It also lays out some very compelling reasons why you should go to this country - the most persuasive of which is that, in their words, "travel is one of the most powerful forces for tolerance, understanding and democracy the world has". The introduction then has a checklist of things to do if you do decide to visit the country - including utilising private, locally-owned hotels and restaurants rather than government-owned businesses, for example.

The remainder of the book is, as always, meticulously researched, and is utterly responsible from start to finish, continuing to recommend privately-run establishments and transport companies wherever possible.

Deciding to go to Myanmar is never going to be an easy decision for any traveller with a conscience but should you decide to go (and I am still in the process of deciding), this book seems to be everything you will need and is very highly recommended.

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Recommended, 6 Sep 2004
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This book seems to have been a labour of love.
The cultural information is excellent and invaluable for sites such as Bagan. However check with your fellow travellers for accommodation tips rather than rely on this book. Even with the updated Burma section in the new Asia on a shoestring - the accommodation section was not checked well. My idea of "sparkling" does not encompass a myriad of damp and fungus growth! Also check out transport information.
By the way even my mother doesn't tell me where to go and what to read! Anyway I thought this was for book reviews and not a political forum for the travel police.
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8 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars More hope than reality, 25 Nov 2003
By Mr. R. Bartram (london) - See all my reviews
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Lonley planet guides are designed for the independant traveller.
Regretably this is a rare species in Burma. The reality is far from that described. If you cross the border at Maesead/Maesea ( spellings differ) the first thing you see is a large billbord urging the crushing of foreign snakes who dare critisise the peacful burmese government etc.
Yes I too would like to see beautiful scenery, meet beautiful people and eat beautiful food. The reality is a population rightly scared to death of their government who you as the tourist are more than likely to drop in deep trouble if you get to friendly with one of the locals.
It should also be noted that whilst the shooting of tourists is discouraged this does not apply to the armies attitude to burmans and some would say that as far as ethnic minorities are concerned the army thinks shooting them is compulsory.
One day I hope we can all visit and I know we we will be welcomed by the Burmese but that day is not now.
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