Myanmar Good News Travels

30/12/2019

The temple of Chaukhtatkyi Reclining Buddha, which is one of the must-see places of interest of Yangon houses the 66 metres (217 ft) long beautiful reclining Buddha image.
(Photo: courtesy of Fabio Stelli)

30/12/2019

During the week of Christmas Holidays 2019, this group of ten Italian travelers, while enjoying guided sightseeing tour in Yangon arranged by Myanmar Good News Travels, having a groupie at the entrance of the temple of Chaukhtatkyi Reclining Buddha. These customers bought a tailored-made 15-day journey through Myanmar covering Yangon, Golden Rock, Mandalay, Bagan. Inle Lake and Ngapali Beach. This photo is posted by the courtesy of photographer group member Mr. Fabio Stellini and by the consent of all the group members. Please contact with us to plan your worry-free memorable journey in Myanmar and communicate with our travel specialists via e-mail address [email protected] or by phone or by social media Apps such as WhatsApp and Viber via +9595116256.

23/07/2019

You have to see it to believe it! With an elevation of close to 5000 feet, Mount Popa overlooks central Myanmar with gold stupas that adorn the very top of its volcanic remains. Read more on our blog post here: http://bit.ly/2xUH90D

06/07/2019

Make a quick another trip to Bagan and see it from a different perspective as a "World Hetitage Site" as it has NOW been freshly awarded the status by UN's World Heritage Committee two days ago. Plan your travel with us and we are proooooud to be your official tour operator for your next trip to this freshly awarded "World Hetitage Site". Please talk to one of our travel specialists for further details at [email protected] . We look forward to welcoming you soon in Bagan. (Photo: APF)

20/06/2019

Good News Travels proudly bring you this following updates for the reference of all its friends, patrons, customers and suppoters. After 17 successful long years of its sound operation and strong existance, it has now been officially renewed, legally extended, and firmly endorsed to be your reliable tour operator and travel agency as always by the Government of the Republic of Union of Myanmar for three more continuous long years. Thanking you all in anticipation.
Devotedly and sincerely yours,
Management of Good News Travels
June 2019

07/06/2019

Shwedagone seen glittering during the first week of June 2019 with beautiful cloud formation in the background of the blue sky after three-month long renovation and maintance works

03/06/2019

03/06/2019

17/04/2019

Current Updates:
"Visitors during the Easter Holiday"
Right after ice-breaking moment with Qs & As and necessary updates on their Day-1 in Yangon, Stephen with Scotish origin is particularly happy to post for group picture in his longyi. Myatwunna and his team members at Good NewsTravels are pleased to welcome Stephen and Jacqueline of Chicago in Yangon on 16th April for their 14-day exploration in Myanmar during the Easter Holiday. They will be enjoying their guided sightseeing in Yangon and Golden Rock in the good hands of Daw Phyu Phyu before heading their way to Bagan, Mandalay and to Inle Lake. While it was snowing in Chicago before their depature from Chicago a couple of days ago, arrangements and preparation are well made at this end for them to comfortably adapt into the 114 degree ferenheight of Yangon. Thank you Stephan and Jacqueline for taking time visiting Myanmar and we wish you have a pleasant jorney and we will definately make your stay in Myanmar a memorable Holiday. Please email us at [email protected] for planning your holiay or call +9595116256 to talk to one of Good News Travels' travel specialists for any further details.

04/04/2019

Current updates:

One of the many elephant camps in Myanmar called Pyar Swe camp will remain open for local travelers and tourists during week of 13 to 19 April 2019 while the national holiday of water festival is going on. The camp was opened and started receiving visitors in recent two years in 2017. The camp is located in the Maw Ku forest conservation area, on the Mawlaik-Pyaung Bout road, four miles from Mawlaik Town of Sagaing Region of northwest Myanmar. The camp is open from 8 a.m. to 12 noon from Monday to Friday, and from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. The admission fee will be collected and it will cost 20,000 MMK for a foreign visitor. The elephant camp currently has a total of 12 elephants — nine adults and three baby elephants. Visitors enjoy watching elephants bathe and work, feeding them, and taking photographs with them. In the travel season of the year 2018-2019, the camp received over 700visitors and the camp is now building a temporary shelters for the convenience of the visitors.
Source: The Global New Lights of Myanmar
Photo: Mawlaik Thar Lay

04/04/2019

Current updates:

The Secretariat, one of the historic landmark located in the heart of downtown Yangon, is currently undergoing an ambitious restoration and will gradually be opening its premises in phases to the public. When fully restored, the iconic building aims to become an epicenter of culture and a new public space where people will gather in the heart of downtown. With its rich heritage and important place in Myanmar history, the Secretariat is well placed to start a new chapter and conversation in Myanmar modern history, culture and art. While it continues to memorialize Myanmar’s past, the Secretariat also aims to give locals, artists and participants a chance to create their own stories and heritage for the next generation.
The Secretariat recently announced the launch of its cultural wing in partnership with culture entrepreneur Ivan Pun’s initiative TS1. Located in the southern wing of The Secretariat, TS1 will bring in the works of both local and international artists to the heart of Yangon, creating an interactive space aimed at families, students and the general public. The new cultural wing will fulfill a much-needed unmet need in Yangon and in the country. Having greater exposure to culture and arts has proven to benefit many communities, as arts and culture is known to promote well being and enhance the quality of life for individuals and societies. Children and students will also greatly benefit from arts and culture, through the ability to develop critical skills through improved learning, creating thinking and overall cognitive acceleration.
Source: The Global New Lights of Myanmar Newspaper

04/04/2019

Current updates:

Tourists, in the coming travel season of 2019 ~2020, may probably be able to enjoy the hot-air Balloon ride during their stay in Hpaan located in the adjacent south of Yangon region. One of the Balloon operators the ‘Oriental Ballooning Myanmar’ conducted a five-day trial tour of hot air balloon during the last week of March 2019. The hot air balloon tour seeks to promote Hpa-an region’s scenic beauty, offering views of the Thanlwin River, water falls, lime stone mountains surrounded by natural caves, pagodas, Kantharyar park, and other unique sites. In the meantime, there are only three areas where hot-air balloons are in operation namely Bagan and Inle Lake.
Source: The Global New Lights of Myanmar Newspapaer
Photo: Nay Myo Lwin

04/04/2019

Current updates:

Visitors who visit Kaunghmudaw pagoda, the landmark place of interest of Sagain, will now be able to witness the world’s largest Myanmar drum hanged in a place specially built in the style of the Nyaungyan era of Myanmar history.
The druwm is carved by the artist Saya Pwel of Myanmar Instrument Enterprise and is out of Kokko tree (Rain tree) wood.
The drum measures 128 inches in length and 64 inches in height. The face of the drum is about 54 inches in diameter. The drum-head, or drum skin, has been made from two layers of buffalo hide, while the drum’s ropes have been made from 18 sheets of cowhide. The drum’s interior has been carved with Buddha’s sermons and verses, one of the famous Buddhist monk, Bhamo Sayadaw’s chants, and arrangements. Its exterior depicts images of angels paying homage to 108 Buddha footprints.
Source: The Global New Lights of Myanmar Newspaper
Photo: Ko Min (Indaw)

04/04/2019

Current Updates:

As an effort to preserve the traditional culture of Inthars (name of a tribe on Inle Lake) and also to boost tourism in Inle, a festival to mark Inle Floating Thingyan (water festival) will be held for five days from 13 to 17 April at the Inle Cultural Heritage Trust Complex in Nan Pan Village of Inle Lake. This festival is the first one of its kind to be held in Inle and it will be ceremonially opened on the 13th April at 3 pm. An Inthar traditional performance and entertainment programs by well-known singers are planned for the festival. During the festival, offerings will be given to 1,000 local Buddhist monks as well as to 28 Buddha statues. Buddha's Dhamma teachings will be preached to public by monks on the 17h April, the new year day of Myanmar lunar calendar.
Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar Newspaper
Photo: Nay Myo Thurein

25/03/2019

Yangon's awe-inspiring landmark Shwedagone pagoda is currently going through months-long general maintenance process. For that reasons, visitor's will not be able to see the actual gold-covered structure of the Shwedagone as the whole structure is fully covered with beautiful bamboo scaffolds harmoniously shaped into the actual structure of the pagoda. Despite not seeing its gold covered structure, visitors will still enjoy all the other various components without any compromise. On top of its wonderful architecture, the sights, scents and sounds on Shwedagone will help visitors inspired the belief and customs of Buddhist people. The legend of Shwedagone dates back to historic days of Budda enlightenment and the current 326 feet tall structure dates back to the year 1755. It is believed to have more than 60 metric tone of gold covered on its whole structure. The current maintenance work in-progress has started since January 2019 and is expected to be completed during the dry months of summer before the rainy season starts by the mid of May 2019. Shwedagone opens everyday for visitors and one can visit anytime during the day from 4 A.M till 10 P.M. It usually is quiet and peaceful at the early hours of the days under the soft morning sun. The best time to visit Shwedagone is to go there before sunset to see how the gold structure shines under the bright setting sun in the late afternoon and you will also be able to observe how the whole structure beautifully lit up once the sun goes down. Enjoy your visit to Shwedagone!

25/03/2019

Easter 2019 is not very far away. So, if you're thinking of a leisure trip for a family holiday in Myanmar, here is an 8-Day/7-Night itinerary for your exploration. Now, it's time to get the dates in your diary and start planning. The itinerary will let you see the landmark attractions in Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay and Inle Lake with 2 nights stay at each place. Your private guided tours by local guides will bring you to ...
- streets markets and landmark Shwedagone in Yangon,
- archeologically rich ancient monuments in Bagan,
- typical countryside and village lives in Mandalay
- observe tribal life style and way of life in Inle
You are welcome to choose any dates of travel starting from 18th April onward. During the week prior to the 18th April, Myanmar celebrates water festival for new year celebration and enjoys long public holiday. The dates for water festival in April are 13th until 16th and the 17th is new year day. Everything (restaurants, markets, museums, shops and all businesses, etc.) literally close during the water festival and new year day. Nothing at all is functioning. Having any ground transport like private car will be impossible. Very limited to NO public transport and taxi run although domestic and international flights are in operation.
To plan your holiday, please feel free to talk to one of our Travel specialists round-the clock at +9595116256 and +959428635066. You are also welcome to send an email with your requirements to initiate the trip planing process at [email protected] .

18/03/2019

01/03/2019

A letter of recommendation from customer
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12 February 2019

Dear William,

We have just returned from our trip to Burma (and Cochin), and we are now settling back to normal. What a wonderful time we have had. Thank you from all of us. You laid on an outstanding trip to Myanmar that our whole party thoroughly enjoyed. We have come away with an appreciation of Myanmar, its people, countryside, birdlife and of course its religion – Bhuddism.

First of all, we have to say that your organisation was superb. You booked great hotels, the flights worked without a hitch, and the transport worked like clockwork. We really appreciated how well all the arrangements flowed together to make our time not only a holiday, but a remarkable experience. Our time will be unforgettable.

Secondly, the Guides that you arranged were absolutely excellent. They were extremely knowledgeable, they were interesting and they ensured that we were looked after superbly well. Please pass on our thanks to Phyu Phyu, U Zaw Min, Pho and Sai Thant Zin. (I hope that I have spelled their names correctly – please forgive me if I have not). All our guides became our friends whilst we were with them and they worked very hard to look after us and meet our individual requirements. They were all very much appreciated. Please pass on our thanks to them all.

Thank you also for the Longhis and the colourful bags all of which we are using. We very much enjoyed meeting you and appreciated you coming to meet us. Please also thank Richard for lending me the booklet from the Mandalay Cathedral. We were sorry that were unable to say goodbye to you.

We will certainly recommend Myanmar Good News Travel to our friends. I will write a comment on Trip Advisor shortly – the comment will be along the lines of this email.
Thank you once again,

Yours Sincerely,

Robert Phayre

Blanca Phyu Phyu, Zaw Min, Ju Ju San, Sai Thant Zin Richard Soe Myint, William Myatwunna,

22/02/2019

Myanmar. A country that has been sleeping for a long time wakes up. With cameras in hand we try to capture the unique culture and stunning nature of this beautiful…

21/02/2019

Myanmar Good News Travels profoundly wishes to express our gratitude to U Zaw Min for his expertise, knowledge, and versatility in his guiding profession. The group of eight members led by Mr. Robert Phayre from UK, who stayed in Bagan from 23 till 26 January, indicated that U Zaw Min was exceptionally interesting and was not only able to tell us about the history of each place we visited, but informed us of the associated culture, wildlife, and the people. I was also delighted that he was able to tell us a great deal more about our Phayre ancestor. Myanmar Good News Travels sincerely hope that all our future customers will also be beneficial for having you as their guide in Bagan. Thanks for your kind support and all the best.

21/02/2019

We earnestly and genuinely wish to extend our acknowledgement to Blanca Phyu Phyu for her thoroughness, competency, and rectitude in her guiding profession. Her care, knowledge, and experience make the stay of customers of Myanmar Good News Travels full of enjoyment and satisfaction. The group of eight members led by Mr. Robert Phayre from UK, who stayed in Yangon from 21 till 23 January, indicated that they all had a wonderful time and Phyu Phyu looked after them superbly well. The management of Myanmar Good News Travels could not thank you enough for all the kind, valuable and professional effort you endlessly render to our customers. We are grateful to you and thanks you for accepting all our assignments.

21/02/2019

The party of eight travelers from UK led by Mr. Robert Phayre explored Mandalay from 26 till 28 January 2019 thoroughly enjoyed all the sights and sounds of Mandalay by the guiding of Phoo Pyae Tin Win (Ju Ju San). The customers send us thank you notes mentioning how much they enjoyed the service of Phoo Pyae Tin Win. The following photo taken and sent to Myanmar Good News Travels by the customers wrote the caption "the exceptional “Winnie the Pooh” as we nicknamed her, from the famous book by AA Milne". The customers said that all their guides in Myanmar including Phoo Pyae Tin Win, that Myanmar Good News Travels arranged, were absolutely excellent. They all were extremely knowledgeable, they were interesting and they ensured that we were looked after superbly well. With this post on our page the management of Myanmar Good News Travels wholeheartedly wish to express our appreciation to your competency and efficiency in your profession. We wish all the best to your profession and hope to continue working with you in the future. Thanks you!

21/02/2019

Management of Myanmar Good News Travels heartily extend our appreciation to Sai Thant Zin for all his effort, guiding skill and professional service in serving the customers of our company throughout all these years. Particularly while serving the group of eight members of Mr. Robert Phyre from UK (explored in Inle from 28th Jaunary till 1st February 2019), the customers send us this following feed back together with the picture they took while you were guiding them in Inle Lake. Mr. Robert Phyre on behalves of his group indicated that "the Guides that you arranged were absolutely excellent. They were extremely knowledgeable, they were interesting and they ensured that we were looked after superbly well. Please pass on our thanks to Phyu Phyu, U Zaw Min, Pho and to Sai Thant Zin. With this we all wish you the best with your tour guide profession and we are proud that we could acquire your service for our value customers. Once again, thank you!

05/02/2019

01/02/2019

Video presentation prduced by Kirby Studio Co., Ltd and distributed as tourism promotional material by Myanmar Hotels and Toursim

01/02/2019

Video presentation of Myanmar International Television Channel (MITV) distributed by Myanmar Ministry of Hotels and Tourism for Tourism Promotion.

12/10/2018

Greetings from Good News Travels!
At the start of travel season for 2018, with the arrival of new customers from Australia, I, on behalf of the management of Good News Travels, would like to express our heartiest greetings and best wishes to all of you. We are pleased to let you know that we continuously persevere in our effort to stay fit while going through the unfavorable economic circumstances of the overall tourism industry in Myanmar in the recent past and at present. No matter how much of hardship and difficulties there is, I would like to assure our customers, suppliers, and stakeholders that the management of Good News Travels will maintain our firm position in the Myanmar tourism industry as a reputable travel company and will continue fruitful relationship with everyone in the industry. Base on our sure belief in our ability, the management of Good News Travels is investing all possible effort in making the business move forward. We cordially thank to all tour guides, hotels, ticketing agents, transport companies, ground representatives, and those who continuously providing big helping hands in supporting us while going through this turmoil moment of tourism industry in Myanmar with considerable drop of tourist arrivals. We always pray, hope, and do for the best and prepare for the worst.

19/09/2018

Be captivated by this country’s numerous enchanting qualities. Come and unveil the mystery that is Myanmar.
Myanmar tourism promotion video clip courtesy - Ministry of Hotels and Tourism, Myanmar

05/09/2018

You will be incessantly entertained in both day and night with so much of Ballooning activities during the week of 15th until the 22nd of November 2018, if you spend your time for a holiday in Taunggyi. Most importantly on the full moon day falls on the 22nd November, make sure you do not miss the day in Kakku for the pagoda festival and the night in Taunggyi for the procession of light. For more information and immediate assistance for trip planning, please get in touch with your travel specialists by e-mailing to [email protected].

29/07/2018

This pair of sculptures is known as "Lawkanats". According to Myanmar traditional beliefs and customs, the "Lawkanat" is regarded as the symbol of peace and harmony, happiness and joy and prosperity. It always portrayed in a sitting position on a pedestal with a lotus-shaped platform. His posture is singular, sitting with one knee raised and the other laid down flat in a curved position with his feet clutching the musical timer cymbals. The hands are raised in dance choreography with the delicacy and grace and suppleness of a bird's wing in flight; the face is a study of serenity, yet the upward tilt of the chin brings to it a touch of light and joy. The "Lawkanat" is always the favorite subject of Myanmar's sculpture and painting and it is the logo of Myanmar Visual Art. Its graceful figure is frequently seen adorning the Myanmar traditional orchestra, for it is also regarded the patron of the performing arts.