Tourism in Myanmar is seasonal. High season starts from October to March when the weather is cool and pleasant all over the country. Although April is hot and humid, the Water Festival is one of the most joyous occasions and is a must for tourists who do not mind getting wet. Even during the monsoon season (mid-May till early October), an increasing number of tourists are visiting Myanmar as the rain is heavy only along the coastal areas and lower Myanmar.

Although tourists could enter Myanmar only by air through Yangon and Mandalay, many entry points in the border areas with Thailand and China has been opened. Border Tourism is growing steadily and there are enormous potentials for growth. Plans are being made to link Myanmar, China, Loas and Thailand marking a Golden Quadrangular Tour. There are three ways to link the four cultural sites either by overland route or by air or by river. The majestic Mekong River plays a vital role in linking the four countries.

Mandalay, Bagan, Heho, Kyaing Tong and Mawlamyaing have been opened to charter flights from Chiangmai and Chiangrai. Presently, Bangkok Airways and Thai Flying Service are operating scheduled charter flights to these sites. Air Mandalay also links Chiangmai with Yangon and Mandalay. Of late, Yangon has become a popular port of call for Cruise Ships.

The four main tourist centres in Myanmar are the capital Yangon, Mandalay, the last capital of Myanmar Kingdom and cultural centre of the country, Bagan the richest archaeological site in Myanmar and Inle Lake, where people row by their legs. Other attractions are beaches, jade and gem mines and resorts.