Yangon guide
🇲🇲 Packing List
What to pack for Yangon
In February, Yangon is typically hot, 19 to 35°c (19°C - 35°C). This list adapts to those conditions; adjust for your exact travel dates.
Yangon essentials
- Weather: Hot, 19 to 35°C
- Light clothes
- Sun protection
- Hat
- Very conservative at pagodas. Longyi (sarong) recommended. No shorts at temples.
Documents
- Photo ID
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Visa / e-visa printout
- Return / onward flight tickets
- Travel insurance policy
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Passport-size photographs (2-4)
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Light, breathable cotton clothing
- Sun hat and sunglasses
- Reusable water bottle (stay hydrated)
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Tea leaf salad is famous. Drink bottled water only. Be cautious with ice.
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Type C/D/F/G plugs, 230V. Bring universal adaptor. Power outages possible.
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Some cash for incidentals
- Forex card or local currency
- Local currency: Myanmar Kyat (MMK)