Yangon

YANGON

Yangon, the commercial capital, is the main gateway to Myanmar. Evergreen and cool with lush tropical trees, shady parks and beautiful lakes, Yangon has earned the name of “The Garden City of the East”. Yangon was founded by King Alaungpaya on the site of a small settlement called Dagon when he conquered Lower Myanmar in 1755.

 

Yangon Photos Gallery | Yangon Map

 

 

WHERE TO VISIT

Shwedagon Pagoda Sule Pagoda Botahtaung Pagoda Chauk Htat Gyi Kabar Aye Pagoda Koe Htat Gyi Kyaikkalo Kyaikkalei

Kyauktawgyi Pagoda Maelamu Pagoda Maha Wizaya Pagoda Ngar Htat Gyi National Museum Bogyoke Market Bogyoke Museum

Kandawgyi Garden Gems Museum Karaweik Hall National Races Village People’s Park and Square War Memorial Yangon Zoological Garden

When you visit Yangon, visiting Shwedagon Pagoda is a must. It is one of the most famous and interesting place to visit in Yangon. Sule Pagoda lies in the center of Yangon and can be easily visited. Other than pagodas, museums such as National Museum, Bogyoke Museum and Gems Museum display historical events of Myanmar.

 

AROUND YANGON

Ngwe Saung Beach Chaung Thar Beach

Thanlyin & Kyauktan Pathein Twante

Bago Pyay

Bago is only 80 kilometer and about 1 hour drive from Yangon. Bago is one of the richest sites in Myanmar. Pyay lies 161 kilometers north of Yangon. The ancient ruins of the Pyu capital, Srikeshtra, lies in this city. Come and relax at the beautiful beaches of Chaung Thar and Ngwe Saung. Pathein well-known for the colorful Parasol.

 

WHERE TO STAY

Luxury Hotels	Moderate Hotels	Economy Hotels
Chatrium Hotel	Summit Parkview Hotel Central Hotel MiCasa Hotel Apartments Cherry hills Hotel East Hotel High Five Hotel Hotel Yankin Chit Sayar Hotel Eden Palace Hotel   Aung Thapyay Hotel	Motherland Inn-2 Ocean Pearl Inn Winner Inn Golden Guest Inn Royal Star Guest House Tadar Guest House

Luxury Hotels, Moderate Hotels and Economy Hotels are available for your accommodation in Yangon. Full facility and services are provided Hotels, Motels and Inns.

 

WHERE TO EAT

Restaurants	Coffee Shops

Restaurants offering, Myanmar, Chinese, Indian, and European food are available. Coffee shops and snacks bar are mostly in downtown Yangon.

 

WHERE TO SHOP

Shopping Centre

Lacquerware & Souvenir Shop

Art Galleries

Gems & Jewellery

Shopping Centres are blooming in Yangon. Souvenirs and Handicrafts shops are also available.

 

WHERE TO ENTERTAIN

Traditional	Karaoke Lounge	Cinema Halls	Beauty Salons & Spas	Disco Club

Traditional dances and puppet shows are organized by Tour Operators and also available at Karaweik Hall. For your relaxation and recreation, at reasonable prices, Beauty Salons and Spa treatment Salons have increased in Yangon.