Last minute News

Burma (Myanmar) is one of the fast changing Nations in Southeast Asia. To enjoy your trip with me thoroughly in Myanmar, you have to be aware of the following last minute news so you are aware of these. FYI: These are not directly connected with our included features. However, these are what you can normally do on your own free time.


# All temples in Bagan are no longer permitted to climb  

Starting from October 1st this year, the authority doesn't allow "the climb" on temple built between the 10th and 14th centuries – are considered holy sites in the Buddhist-majority country. But as Myanmar has opened up to the outside world, concerns have been raised that the ensuing increase in tourism has despoiled the historic site. 

# Musmeah Yeshua Synagogue in Yangon need prior"reservation" for visit. 
This is also in Yangon. I used to bring travelers whoever interested. However, I was informed "according to security reason" we cannot do a impromptu walk-in to synagogue. We have to make a prior reservation ahead of the time. So if you want to make a visit while you are in Yangon, please let me know by email.

You can read about the synagogue in Wikipedia here
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musmeah_Yeshua_Synagogue