Yangon Travel Guide
Myanmar's largest city, where the golden Shwedagon Pagoda towers over colonial-era British buildings, bustling Bogyoke Market, and a rapidly evolving food and arts scene.
🏛️ Sights and Attractions in Yangon
- Shwedagon Pagoda — The most sacred Buddhist site in Myanmar, a 99-meter gold-plated stupa on a hilltop, encrusted with diamonds and dating back 2,500 years.
- Sule Pagoda — A 2,000-year-old golden stupa in the center of downtown Yangon, the focal point of the city's grid layout.
- Bogyoke Aung San Market (Scott Market) — A colonial-era covered market selling gems, jewelry, textiles, and handicrafts — the best place for Myanmar souvenirs.
- Kandawgyi Lake — A scenic lake in central Yangon with a boardwalk, the Karaweik royal barge restaurant, and views of the Shwedagon.
- Chaukhtatgyi Buddha Temple — A 65-meter reclining Buddha near Kandawgyi Lake, one of the largest in Myanmar, with expressive glass eyes.
- Karaweik Hall — A gold-plated royal barge on Kandawgyi Lake, now a restaurant with cultural shows and lake views.
- National Museum of Myanmar — Myanmar's main museum, displaying the Lion Throne of the last Burmese king, royal regalia, and archaeological finds.
- Botataung Pagoda — A riverside pagoda with a hollow interior containing sacred hair relics of the Buddha, destroyed in WWII and rebuilt.
- Yangon Central Railway Station — A colonial-era railway station with a distinctive Burmese-style roof, the departure point for the Yangon Circular Railway.
- Inya Lake — Yangon's largest lake, surrounded by parks, embassies, and the university — a popular spot for sunset walks.
🥾 Trails and Hikes in Yangon
- Circular Train Ride — A 3-hour loop on the Yangon Circular Railway through suburban villages, markets, and rice paddies — a slice of local life.
- Kandawgyi Lake Walk — A walk along the boardwalk at Kandawgyi Lake, with views of the Karaweik barge and Shwedagon Pagoda.
- Inya Lake Walk — A walk along the tree-lined paths around Inya Lake, popular with locals for morning exercise and sunset.
- Downtown Heritage Walk — A walk through Yangon's colonial-era downtown, passing the Strand Hotel, Secretariat, and former government buildings.
🍽️ Restaurants in Yangon
- 999 Shan Noodle House — A tiny downtown restaurant serving Shan-style noodles — cheap, fast, and delicious.
- Feel Myanmar Food — A popular Burmese buffet-style restaurant where you point at curries and salads and they plate them up.
- Le Planteur — A fine-dining French restaurant in a colonial villa on Inya Lake, with a garden and a curated wine list.
- House of Memories — A restaurant in a colonial villa with Burmese cuisine and a connection to Aung San's independence movement.
- Monsoon Restaurant — A Pan-Asian restaurant in a colonial building downtown, serving Vietnamese, Lao, Cambodian, and Burmese dishes.
- Rangoon Tea House — A trendy restaurant serving Burmese street food classics like mohinga and tea leaf salad in a hip setting.
- Daw Khin Kyi Restaurant — A local restaurant serving traditional Burmese home cooking at budget prices.
- Khaing Myanmar Restaurant — A small restaurant downtown with authentic Burmese curries and daily specials.
🍸 Bars and Nightlife in Yangon
- The Thiripyitsaya Sky Bar — A rooftop bar on the 20th floor of the Sule Shangri-La with panoramic views of downtown Yangon.
- 50th Street Bar & Grill — A popular expat bar in a colonial building downtown with burgers, beer, and a courtyard.
- Vista Bar — A dive bar downtown with cheap beer, rock music, and a mix of locals and expats.
- The Strand Bar — The colonial bar at the Strand Hotel, serving gin and tonics in a 1900s atmosphere.
- Penthouse Bar at Sule Shangri-La — The penthouse bar at the Sule Shangri-La, with craft cocktails and city views.
🎯 Activities and Tours in Yangon
- Walking Tour in Downtown Yangon — Our walking tour of Yangon teases out the stories and secrets of a city with a turbulent history. As well as visiting the Secretariat and the principal colonial buildings in downtown Yangon, our guide will take you to lesser known and lesser frequented locations which nonetheless
- Private Yangon Tour: Circular Train, Walking & Local Food Tasting — Our guided walking tour through colonial streets, stopping at a local tea shop to experience Myanmar’s tea culture and sample authentic street food. Visit iconic landmarks like the Reclining Buddha and Shwedagon Pagoda, browse Bogyoke Market, and ride the famous Yangon Circular T
- Cooking class in the down town of Yangon, half day tour (07:30 AM - 12:30 PM) — Cooking when you’re travelling is going to be a great memory of the vacation in Myanmar. We creatively design for you to experience our insightful culture, foods and lifestyle of Myanmar people. It must be a great local cooking experience when you’re travelling to the other part
- Half-Day Spiritual Shwedagon Pagoda Join in Tour in Yangon — Experience the traditions and rituals of Yangon’s Shwedagon Padoga on a 4-hour walking tour. Learn about places not mentioned in any guide book and enjoy a must-taste dish for breakfast. Explore the local neighborhood that surrounds the pagoda, often completely overlooked by othe
- Yangon City Tour With English Speaking Driver — Explore Yangon with English speaking driver. This one day Yangon city tour takes you to the best sites of the former capital of Myanmar.
- Yangon Evening Street Food and Market Walking Tour — Winding our way through downtown's historic and diverse neighborhoods we'll drop by some of our favourite food stalls, family owned eateries and a fascinating market. The perfect way to get a complete understanding of Yangon food culture with a knowledgeable guide!
- Full Day Private Tour in Yangon — This unique Yangon itinerary offers a well-rounded blend of the city's cultural, historical, and spiritual highlights within a single day. You'll experience the serene beauty of sacred sites, explore the rich history reflected in colonial architecture, and immerse yourself in the
- 2 Day in Yangon — This is Private Tour. You will see the real part of Yangon City. Circular Train Ride and Dala City Tour by Trishaw will make you experience new things like locals in Yangon. Walking around Yangon City Hub will give you old golden days of Yangon. You will know all about Myanmar ch
- Explore Yangon on Foot (2hours) — If you are new to Yangon, come here without a map. Our passionate local EXPERTS are willing to show you around in the downtown areas of Yangon. You will be amazed by the histories, story, local life, and cultures of Yangon. Also, we focus on local experiences rather than the buil
- Yangon Airport Private Transfer — Save your precious time for looking a taxi between to / from your hotel and Yangon International Airport [OR] Domestic Airport Take your worry out for arrival or departure from Yangon International Airport / Domestic Airport with one-way private transfer from your hotel in the ci
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🏨 Hotels and Stays in Yangon
- The Strand Yangon — The Strand Yangon is a hotel in Downtown / Sule, Yangon. The colonial-era city center around Sule Pagoda with heritage hotels, markets, and walking access to most sights The property features a guest review score of 8.9/10 and rates from $74/night, making it a practical base for visiting Yangon.
- Sule Shangri-La Yangon — Sule Shangri-La Yangon is a hotel in Downtown / Sule, Yangon. The colonial-era city center around Sule Pagoda with heritage hotels, markets, and walking access to most sights The property features a guest review score of 8.6/10, making it a practical base for visiting Yangon.
- Belmond Governor's Residence — Belmond Governor's Residence is a hotel in Inya Lake, Yangon. The upscale northern lake area with embassies, international hotels, and a quieter residential atmosphere The property features modern amenities, making it a practical base for visiting Yangon.
- Rose Garden Hotel — Rose Garden Hotel is a hotel in Bahan / Shwedagon, Yangon. The hilltop neighborhood around Shwedagon Pagoda with boutique hotels and easy temple access The property features a guest review score of 8.5/10 and rates from $55/night, making it a practical base for visiting Yangon.
- Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon — Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon is a hotel in Kandawgyi Lake, Yangon. The scenic lake district with luxury resort hotels, the Karaweik Hall, and views of Shwedagon Pagoda The property features a guest review score of 8.5/10 and rates from $64/night, making it a practical base for visiting Yangon.
- Yangon Excelsior Hotel — Yangon Excelsior Hotel is a hotel in Downtown / Sule, Yangon. The colonial-era city center around Sule Pagoda with heritage hotels, markets, and walking access to most sights The property features a guest review score of 9.3/10 and rates from $63/night, making it a practical base for visiting Yangon.
- Pan Pacific Yangon — Pan Pacific Yangon is a hotel in Downtown / Sule, Yangon. The colonial-era city center around Sule Pagoda with heritage hotels, markets, and walking access to most sights The property features a guest review score of 9.1/10 and rates from $67/night, making it a practical base for visiting Yangon.
- Lotus Hotel The Secret Garden — Lotus Hotel The Secret Garden is a hotel in Downtown / Sule, Yangon. The colonial-era city center around Sule Pagoda with heritage hotels, markets, and walking access to most sights The property features a guest review score of 9.2/10 and rates from $14/night, making it a practical base for visiting Yangon.
- Hotel G Yangon — Hotel G Yangon is a hotel in Bahan / Shwedagon, Yangon. The hilltop neighborhood around Shwedagon Pagoda with boutique hotels and easy temple access The property features a guest review score of 8.8/10 and rates from $31/night, making it a practical base for visiting Yangon.
- Kandawgyi Palace Hotel — Kandawgyi Palace Hotel is a hotel in Kandawgyi Lake, Yangon. The scenic lake district with luxury resort hotels, the Karaweik Hall, and views of Shwedagon Pagoda The property features modern amenities, making it a practical base for visiting Yangon.
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