Myanmar Shopping Market

Myanmar shopping Market offers numerous Myanmar shopping opportunities for souvenirs, even outside illegal smuggling activities. There are some good bargains to be had in Myanmar, particularly for Myanmar textiles and handicrafts. It's a good idea to seek out Myanmar local artisans and buy Myanmar handicrafts directly from them, rather than directing profits to wards Myanmar government-owned shops. In Myanmar larger towns and cities, bargains are usually found in the public Myanmar markets, called zei-gyo or zay, in Burmese. The main central market is often called zeigyo(also spelt market is often called zei-gyo or zey-cho); other Myanmar markets will be named after the district or township where they're found. Myanmar Puppets or lacqueware products are beautiful and cheap and Myanmar is probably one of the best places to buy genuine gems. But again, shopping around Myanmar markets is as must as some stuff of evident poor quality in Myanmar.

Though the Bogyoke Aung San market in Yangon and the zeigyo in Mandalay offer many Myanmar arts and crafts from around Myanmar country it's not a bad idea to buy items where they are made. Some Myanmar regional specialties are not widespread(eg cotton and silk shirts at Inle Lake, best quality parasols at Pindaya and Pathein, regional longyi styles, and Myanmar Bagan's lacquer ware selection.) The big Myanmar hotel shops, the large air-con handicrafts emporiums and the Myanmar shops in the departure lounge at Yangon Myanmar international airport are very expansive. Out side the Myanmar hotel shops, haggling is generally in full force, and very few things have marked prices. Often the acceptable selling price is about half of what is originally offered; cheaper items, such as T-shirts, are less likely to drop that much in Myanmar.

Although the range of products available at Myanmar shopping supermarket is increasing, it's still best to buy fresh fruits, vegetables, chicken and fish from the Myanmar shopping markets. You can obtain good quality fresh produce at the local Myanmar shopping for less than half the price of the Myanmar supermarkets. Because there is no refrigeration, it's best to go early in the morning. Items are weighted in viss(equivalent to 3.6 pounds or 1.6 kilo) and tical(100 tical equals 1 viss) in Myanmar local markets. It is polite to give and receive Myanmar money (and other items also) with the right hand, while the left hand is touching the forearm. Some bargaining is possible, but not a great deal. Most Myanmar markets are open on Sundays and closed on Mondays. During Buddhist lent, which normally includes August October, all Myanmar markets are closed on full moon days.

Myanmar shopping supermarket in Yangon are improving and some now stock a reasonable range of imported fresh and packaged products for Myanmar shopping Market. However, supply tends to be unreliable, especially with imported fresh produce like milk, cream and cheese. Don't plan your dinner party around the products you were able to buy last time. Always check expiry or "sell by" dates and especially inspect butter and cheese packages with can be damaged when you go Myanmar shopping in Myanmar country.

Myanmar local bakeries tend to load up their baked goods with sugar, though more Western style breads are emerging. For the best quality baked goods, all of the international Myanmar hotels sell LAN assortment of freshly made breads and cakes. Many sell their bread at half price. Both Myanmar local and hotel bakeries will take order for birthday cake ect. Traders and Sedona Myanmar Hotels have an especially good service with pictures of different cakes to choose from.

Myanmar offers an abundance of fresh produce, which can be obtained from Myanmar local markets. Myanmar shopping Supermarkets, including two chains (Myanmar city Mart and Asia light) offer many Western and European foods in Myanmar. When you first arrive in Myanmar, it may take some time to adjust to the Myanmar local food, and newcomers sometimes suffer from stomach upsets. Usually they clear up in a day or so but if the problem is severe or lingering, you should seek medical advice.

Many different types of fresh fish and crustaceans (both river and ocean) are available at a fraction of the price in many other countries. Don't eat raw seafood as it can transmit diseases such as typhoid fever, infectious hepatitis and dysentery. Myanmar local chickens are meaty and of reasonable flavor. A word of caution about meat: if you eat Myanmar local meat, you should buy from a recommended supplier. All meat should be rinsed under running water and then dried before storing or cooking. It should be well cooked to avoid parasitic infection. Local mink is not pasteurized so is best avoided. UHT milk is readily available at Myanmar supermarkets. Tinned or powdered milk can also be used. "Evaporated" and "condensed" milk are available only with palm oil added. Fruit and vegetables (especially leafy vegetables) should be washed thoroughly in running water. Some people add a few drops of chlorine bleach to water and soak vegetable for several minutes. Drinking water should be purchased from a reliable source. Be wary of drinks containing ice unless you know safe water has been used to make it in Myanmar.

Wines and spirits can be bought in Myanmar shopping supermarkets, though the range of wine is quite limited, and storage temperatures may have affected quality. You need to keep looking as there are shipments from time to time of surprisingly good and reasonably priced wines, although in general, you can expect to pay a premium compared to Australian or Us prices for the same bottles. Some of Myanmar hotels, such as the Dusit Inya Lake and Savoy, have wine shops on their premises which offer a better selection. Also, some Myanmar restaurants (such as Le Planteur and L'Opera) will sell wine to take away in Myanmar.

Lacquerware

1. Bagan Gift Centre
101, University Avenue, Bahan
Tel: 530041

2. Myanmar Arts & Handicrafts Centre
Shwegondine Road, Bahan

3. Shwe Myo Thu
16/3, Inya Road, Kamayut
Tel: 533907/533145

4. Bonton Store
149/150 Central House
Bogyoke Aung San Market, Yangon

Silverware

1. U Nyi Lay
62, Central House, Bogyoke Aung San Market
Tel : 246326

Gems & Jewellery

1. Gems Museum & Gems Mart
66, Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Mayangon
Tel: 665842

2. Myanmar VES Joint Venture Co., Ltd.
66, Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Mayangon
Tel: 661902

3. M K Gems
1-B, cor. of Pyay Rd & Kan St., Hlaing
Tel: 525550

Silk & Cotton

1. Mya Marlar
137, West Wing, Bogyoke Aung San Market
Tel: 274232

2. Mya Silk House
131, West Wing, Bogyoke Aung San Market
Tel: 285937

Rattan Products

1. Myanmar Elephant House
No. 278, U Wisara Road, Kamayut
Tel: 526685, Fax: 533706

2. Zaw Myint Cane Furniture
452, Theinbyu Road, Mingalar Taung Nyunt

Tapestry

1. Bagan Gift Centre
101, University Avenue, Bahan
Tel: 530041

2. Beik Thano
27, North Wing, Bogyoke Aung San Market
Tel: 285291

Shopping Centres

1. FMI Centre
2. Super One (1), (2)
3. Yuzana Supermarket
4. Yuzana Centre
5. Yuzana Plaza
6. Junction 8 Shopping Centre
7. Asia Light Supermarket
8. Pearl Shopping Centre
9. Blazon
10. Dagon Centre Shopping Mall
11. Victoria
12. La Pyayt Wun Plaza
13. Yankin Centre
14. Golden City
15. Gamone Pwint Department Store
16. City Mart (1), (2), (3), (4), (5)
17. Myaing Hay Wun

Duty Free Shops

1. Myanmar Shopping Mall
143-149, Sule Pagoda Road, Kyauktada
Tel: 243061, 281609

2. Myanmar Duty Free Super Store
Yangon International Airport, Mingaladon
Tel: 665973

3. Myanmar Yangon Duty Free
Yangon International Airport, Mingaladon
Tel: 662676