Wow really great ,Fresh fruits on my computer screen..Keep it the same don’t use any pesticides …keep the unspoilt myanmar environment naturally fresh.Thanks for sharing these pics..:)
Exotic Fruits in Myanmar

Myanmar has a huge supply of fresh fruit on every corner. Most fruits come to the big cities by road and river from the surrounding towns.

That’s right, yellow watermelon exists!

Grapefruit is very popular. This stall is in Bogyoke market.

Banana baskets like these ones, made from bamboo, are everywhere and local people buy them to use as offerings in the temples.

I would say sour plums are the most popular with the locals.

Sour plums are bake out in the sun and heat. Quite strong flavour but you should try them!

Jackfruit has it origins in the south western rain forests of India. It is the largest tree-borne fruit and can weigh up to 35 kg.

The outside of jackfruit is scaly and the inside is soft and spongy.

Strawberries are sold in small bamboo baskets covered by banana leaf. Great eco packaging!

Durian! Of course it’s popular in Myanmar too. It’s known as “the king of fruits” in South East Asia. Durian is known for being large, having a very strong smell, and a thorn-covered husk. The smell is so strong that quite often you see “no durian” signs in hotels, airports and on public transport.

Mango! Definitely my favourite. Sein Ta Lone “One Diamond” mango is Delicious. The season goes from May to mid July. Mangoes are grown in the central Mandalay Region, Ayeyarwaddy and the Southern regions as well as Shan State.
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Hey Juan,
have you happened to know the prices of those fruits,
I’m gonna travel to Myanmar and would like to buy them.Thanks,
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hello – i shall be in Burma in November – could you please tell me what Fruit will be available in the markets please? will i be able to get Jackfruit and Durian? thanks a lot. ellie
Wow really great ,Fresh fruits on my computer screen..Keep it the same don’t use any pesticides …keep the unspoilt myanmar environment naturally fresh.Thanks for sharing these pics..:)
Thanks! Fresh fruit and vegetable markets in Myanmar are fantastic!
Hey Juan,
have you happened to know the prices of those fruits,
I’m gonna travel to Myanmar and would like to buy them.
Thanks,
Khuyen recently posted…Mekong Delta with The Sinh tourist/motorbike trip
Hey Khuyen, price depends on the market and your negotiation skills, but aprox I would say that Watermelon slice costs about 200 kytas, Grapefruit 1,500 kyats (Burmese believe the red one brings good health specially to women), Bananas 1,200 kyats a bunch, Sour Plums about 20 kyats a piece, Jackfruit 700 kyats, Strawberries 1,000 kyats a basket, Durian is 3,000 kyats if it’s Burmese or between 4,000 and 6,000 if it’s Thai Durian (whole piece), and finally Mango is between 400 and 600 kyats. They are all Delicious!!! Enjoy! ;)
Hi, I would like to know about the fruit Calle thilok I am not sure of the spelling. I heard this fruit will ripe in next 2 or 3 months. It is very good for health. If you know any information please let me know.
Thanks
Hi Tahmine,
I haven’t heard of “thilok”. The closest word I can think of is “Thi Ho” which is cashew nut.
Cheers,
Juan
hello – i shall be in Burma in November – could you please tell me what Fruit will be available in the markets please? will i be able to get Jackfruit and Durian? thanks a lot. ellie
Hi Ellie! In November you will definitely find Strawberries, Pomelo, Rambutan, Pineapple, Mandarin orange, and Papaya. Jackfruit… maybe and Durian… I don’t think so. Happy travels in Myanmar! :)