About Yangon
Yangon is one of Myanmar's major cities, home to around 4,477,638 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Experiences
Things to do in Yangon
1
Shwedagon Pagoda
2
Sule Pagoda
3
Bogyoke Aung San Market
4
Yangon Colonial Downtown walk
5
Chaukhtatgyi Reclining Buddha
6
Kandawgyi Lake
7
Circular Train ride
8
Botataung Pagoda
Budget travel
Free things to do in Yangon
Bogyoke Aung San Market
Yangon Colonial Downtown walk
Kandawgyi Lake
Day Shrines
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Walkways to the Pagoda
- Visit The Pagoda Platform
- Visit Day Shrines
- Eat at 999 Shan Noodle Shop
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Statue of Wa Thon Da Ray
- Eat at Aung Mingalar Shan Noodle Shop
Where to eat
Local favourites
999 Shan Noodle Shop
Tiny snack joint with very good noodle dishes. The staff will play harmless entertaining tricks on your table such as flipping the pepper bo
Aung Mingalar Shan Noodle Shop
A lively restaurant specializing in Shan cuisine. The price is hard to beat and the waitresses are friendly.
Family Thai & Chinese Restaurant
Feel
A wide variety of Burmese curry dishes displayed in the back. Salads and fries.
Golden City Chetti
Offers Indian food at very reasonable prices and free top-ups on the veg thali.
Kyet Shar Soon Biriani
Established in 1947, offers a dish of halal Burmese-accented biryani.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $$
Beautyland Hotel II
Friendly and helpful staff in a central location. They have a range of rooms: non-air-con, air-con with TV, air-con with TV & window. Breakf
- $
Hninn Si Budget Inn
Hotel Everest
The place is not beautiful, but the staff are very friendly. Acceptable for a cheap stay providing you are not a diva and can handle some sh
- $
May Fair Inn
Good central location. Dated rooms but clean bathrooms. The owner is a bit wacky but her daughter is full of useful information. No breakfas
- $
Motherland Inn 2
Prices have gone up significantly. Expensive for a guesthouse but still a popular backpacker's place with private and shared baths, and on-s
Shopping
- A.K.K. Shopping Centre
- Bespoke Clothing
- Bogyoke Aung San Market
- Capital Hypermarket
- Chinatown
- Junction Square Shopping Centre
Nightlife
- 7 Joint Bar
Museums & culture
- Day Shrines
In pictures
Yangon gallery
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