In this video Tara explores the market for precious gems in Yangon, Myanmar. Myanmar produces a very large portion of the world’s precious gems and when travelling to Yangon you may want to purchase some of these gems to take home. Tara walks around the large Bogyoke market which is one of the main hubs for the Burmese gem trade. Here she interviews various gem traders to explore what are the pitfalls foreigners should be aware of when buying gems in Myanmar. She discovers some useful advice on buying jade, sapphires, rubies and diamonds which she communicates in this video. Join Tara as she explores the Burmese gem trade.

In this video Elena and Tara will explain 5 things you should try to do while staying in Myanmar and 5 things you should avoid doing in Myanmar. Their Do’s and Don’ts will hopefully provide some helpful tips for first time travellers to Myanmar.