Myanmar’s tourist arrivals reached 1 million in 2012
Myanmar finally reached its goal of attracting 1 million visitors for the first time, in 2012, according to an official from the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism.
Last Updated on Sunday, 06 January 2013 01:41
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Shwedagon breaks tourism record in 2012
Foreign tourist arrivals to Myanmar’s Shwedagon Pagoda reached the 300,000 mark in 2012, statistics show.
Last Updated on Thursday, 03 January 2013 21:37
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M.V Minerva visits Myanmar for the second time
A cruise ship M.V Minerva from Britain carrying more than 300 tourists arrived at Yangon Port, Myanmar on December 26 for the second time to make an excursion around the country.
Last Updated on Monday, 31 December 2012 08:15
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Shwedagon Pagoda offers tourists ‘appropriate ‘ clothes for free use
Although Shwedagon Pagoda has a strict dress code for foreign tourists, no particular type of clothing has been specified for them, according to the pagoda's office chief Win Kyaing.
Last Updated on Thursday, 03 January 2013 17:16
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Foreign tourists enjoy Yangon’s circular train
More foreign visitors have been taking Yangon’s circular train for city tours, according to the Myanmar Railway Central Station.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 26 December 2012 14:56
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