An over-abundance of rooms makes reservations pointless and means you can usually haggle for a lower rate. Myanmar is little developed. Travellers should avoid dubious food and water and bring their own medication against diarrhea and other common ailments. Tourist visas run for 28 days and must be obtained outside the country. They are readily available from the Myanmar Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand.
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