Hi Myo,

To ship your 38 kg parcel (49 books) from Beijing, China to Mandalay, Myanmar as cheaply as possible, here are the best options:

1. China Post Surface Mail (Cheapest but Slowest)
Estimated Cost: ¥300–600 (≈ $40–85 USD)
Delivery Time: 2–4 months
Pros: Very cheap for heavy items.
Cons: No tracking after leaving China, very slow.
How to Send: Visit a China Post office and ask for "Surface Mail" (海运).

2. China Post SAL (Semi-Air)
Estimated Cost: ¥500–900 (≈ $70–130 USD)
Delivery Time: 3–6 weeks
Pros: Faster than surface, still affordable.
Cons: Slightly more expensive.

3. Myanmar-China Freight Forwarders (Best for Heavy Parcels)
Many Chinese freight companies specialize in shipping to Myanmar.
Estimated Cost: ¥400–800 (≈ $55–110 USD)
Delivery Time: 2–6 weeks
Pros: Door-to-door service, better tracking.
How to Find: Search "中缅物流" (China-Myanmar logistics) on 1688.com or Alibaba.

4. Courier Services (DHL/FedEx/EMS – Expensive but Fast)
Estimated Cost: ¥1,500–3,000 (≈ $200–420 USD)
Delivery Time: 3–7 days
Only use if you need speed.

Recommendation:
Since delivery time doesn’t matter, China Post Surface Mail is the cheapest. If you want slightly faster shipping, try SAL or a Myanmar-China freight forwarder.