Top things to do in Yangon

Located in a serene part of Yangon, Chautkhtatgyi Paya is a remarkable Buddhism site that houses the biggest reclining Buddha statue in the country.
The Paya is a nice stop for Yangon Sightseeing, spotting local people who practice Buddhism, and trying the touch by touching the gold inscriptions on the Buddha’s feet. The temple also offers a tranquil area for meditation.
Opening time: 6 am-8 pm.

Lying in the heart of Yangon, National Museum provides an overlook at Myanmar`s history. The whole museum exhibits more than 5,000 artifacts, treasures, and other valuable art works.

There are 2 things that develop well in Yangon: art and fashion. If you are after art, then Yangon is the best place to invest in a piece of painting. The number of art galleries here can go up to 50 and many have been established since the early 1970s.

In Burmese, Chinatown is called Tayoke Tan. It is to mention the Chinese community that settles between Shwe Daung Dan street and Shwedagon road or known as 19th street. Within Chinatown, you`ll find temples, shops, and restaurants that reflect partly Chinese life.
Unlike many Chinatown in the world, Tayote has no friendship arches or signs to show its identity.  While strolling here, you should drop in Cantonese Guan `Yin temple, Keng Hock Keong temple. In the evening, China town is very smoky with its BBQ restaurants.

For the very first sight, Yangon is having beguiling blend of architecture where pagodas, traditional teakwood houses share the city with faded British colonial style buildings.
Yangon Heritage walking tour is a unique chance to appreciate the nostalgic charm of the city, travel back to the past through the rich history of Yangon in the old day.
It is good time to embark on this excursion before many buildings vanish.
Maha Bandula Road, Yangon, Myanmar (starting point at the car-park opposite City Hall).

For a leisurely stroll where you can shoot the panorama of Shwedagon pagoda, the Kandawgyi lake is one of the top choices. Stretching over 135.7-acre complex, the area which used to be a part of the palace grounds of Queen Shin Sawbu provides shady walking paths as well wood ways winding along the lakeside.
In the evening time, local musical events are often hold in an open space near Kandawgyi Badges features perfect spots to live in the culture.
Entrance into the People’s Square and Park is priced at US$3, and the area is open from 7am-7pm. Related article: Yangon Day Tours

Curry is the signature of Indian cuisine influence. When it comes to Myanmar, the locals have changed the way to cook it so we can have now what we call Burmese curry dishes.
You`ll find many versions of meat-curry foods like beef, and pork curry but Shrimp curry could be rated one of the best dishes in Yangon.
The reason is Yangon has very big fresh seafood markets where the shrimp is so delicious.

Tea means a lot to daily Burmese life. People not only drink tea but also make tea salad in this country. Tea houses are plentiful in every city, ranging from cheap drinks to luxury shops.
On almost every corner, you will find a small, adorable tea shop serving typically sweet tea, coffee, snacks, and even food.
A cup of tea costs from 0,5$ and you can spend hours observing how life is going on, chatting with friends as well making new friends.

It is true that it may take more than a day to sample all the delicious foods of Yangon which is why a street food tour is a perfect option. It allows you to sample the most signature dishes.
If you have time, you can even join a cooking class in Yangon.
Street foods in Yangon can be at lunch, dinner or even supper meals.

Seeking for a romantic diner in Yangon? make your way to Thiripyitsaya Sky Bistro, a perfect restaurant with grand view to Shwedagon and Yangon city.
The best time to have a drink here is sunset.

Meditation is not all about Buddhism, it is about how to control yourself and put your body in a relaxing mood. Mahasi Sasana Yeiktha Meditation Centre offers some short meditation courses for 7 days applied for foreign students.
The Mahasi Sayadaw technique strives for intensive, moment-to-moment awareness of every physical movement.

Rated number 1 for concert and show in Yangon, Htwe Oo Myanmar presents the quintessence of traditional Myanmar puppetry.
For those who are very curious about this art, the center has classes to learn how to manipulate the puppet while shows are organized for small groups of 2 people, showcasing the 28 typical figures of the puppetry.

Twante is a very scenic village which lies by bank of Yangon River. There is so much to enjoy in this area: visit local market without tourist, enjoy the local hospitality.
Other things to do in Twante is to learn about its pottery work.

Expect a romantic scene when the sun downs at Yangon river, taking hands and watch the boats sailing out of its docks. Yangon river is a very beautiful spot then if you can add a cocktail time in Strand Hotel.

Yes, you do. There are some Myanmar Visa exemption cases for Asian people with certain duration, other foreigners come to Myanmar either for tourism or business need to have a visa. You can apply for Myanmar Visa online or through a Myanmar Embassy Overseas.

You can easily access free internet/ Wi-Fi in many spots in Yangon like shopping malls, hotels, and restaurants. The connection is not always stable but in general, internet access is fine in Yangon. You can also by a Sim Card to have internet during your travel in Myanmar.

Taxi is probably the best way to travel in Yangon. It is not expensive to take a taxi inside Yangon. Trishaw is a unique option to navigate in Yangon downtown.
The bus and shuttle bus are recommended for the airport transfer if you want to save some cost.

For the first-timer, we recommend you spend at least 2 days in Yangon. During these 2 days, you`ll have a chance to visit all the remarkable Yangon tourist attractions as well seeing a little Yangon more than its surface.
If you have more time, try our Yangon 3 days itinerary which takes you in famous Yangon sites and allows you 1-day Yangon day tour to capture rural life.

You should not expect busy, exciting bars or restaurants to work overnight. Instead, there are restaurants open till mid night only. Choice for pub and bars seem to be limited too.

Ngwe Saung is a sandy beach that can be accessed by road from Yangon. It takes about a 5-hours’ drive.
This is one of the best Myanmar beaches, ideal for seafood, surfing and traditional workshops.

Yangon is not lack of kid-friendly attractions. From park to playgrounds, from theatre to recreation park, you can follow our guide for Yangon with kids to know more.