The Stunning Asian Country You Might Want To Avoid Visiting
By Amanda Finn
VACATIONS
For a combination of nature and deep culture, Myanmar is a beautiful country. Despite this, it's been considered one of the most dangerous places for tourists to go since 2021.
Myanmar is listed as a “Do Not Travel” risk level by the State Department. In 2021, a military coup took place and the nation has been rife with civil unrest and conflict since.
Among concerns for travelers are lack of emergency medical access, inadequate healthcare, armed conflict, wrongful detention, random enforcement of laws, and unexploded landmines.
The country reopened borders for tourists in early 2022, only 3% of which came from the U.S., and 25% of all tourists were women. It's much safer to visit other Asian countries.
If you must visit, follow the laws very closely and enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, purchase travel insurance with evacuation, and scrub your online presence.