The 50 best backpacking trails near Yangon (Rangoon)

Probably one of the most best experiences I had in Yangon, visiting the Shwedagon Pagoda. Pictures online don't capture how truly majestic and magnificent this structure is. The way it glows in the daytime or at night, will simply capture your attention everytime.

The Shwedagon Pagoda is Myanmar’s most sacred Buddhist site, a 112 meter tall golden stupa in Yangon. It was constructed 2,600 years ago which is now the oldest Buddhist stupa in the world. Houses relics of the past four Buddhas, including eight hairs of the current Buddha, making it a pilgrimage site of global importance. The pagoda complex is adorned with thousands of gold plates, diamonds, rubies, and other significant stones. We were so lucky that it was sunny the day we went since it is rainy season in Yangon and it was raining most of the time while we were there. It was scorching hot that day, we cannot stay for more than an hour to see the huge complex. I was only able to take few photos as we were both melting and the tile floor can get very hot, I was walking like a kangaroo on barefoot. No footwear allowed upon entering. I was in awe with the beauty and history of the pagoda and other temples. Truly thankful to be able to see this complex for once in my life travels. #labonitaviajera #iamkbonita #shwedagonpagoda

The place is huge and very impressive. The ticket is 25000 and you have to pay in cash and ATM is only inside(!), so you can’t get inside unless you have cash. Girls who give tickets won’t let me in, I was lucky a guide helped me P.S. the ticket says that the price is 10000, so not about legitimacy of their posters

The Shwedagon Pagoda is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar, as it is believed to contain relics of the four previous Buddhas of the present kalpa. It is also known as the Great Dagon Pagoda and the Golden Pagoda, is a gilded stupa located in Yangon, Myanmar. The stupa is made of genuine gold plates

The Shwedagon Pagoda is without a doubt the most iconic and sacred site in all of Myanmar. Towering majestically over Yangon, this golden stupa is not only a religious monument but a symbol of the nation’s spiritual heart and cultural pride. From the moment you arrive, the atmosphere is deeply moving. The pagoda glows with a brilliant golden hue, especially breathtaking at sunrise or sunset when the light dances across its gilded surface. Believed to enshrine relics of four Buddhas, including strands of Gautama Buddha’s hair, the site holds immense spiritual significance for Buddhist devotees. The complex itself is vast and filled with richly decorated shrines, prayer halls, and smaller stupas. Every detail—from the ornate carvings to the flickering candlelight —reflects centuries of devotion and artistry. The soft chanting of monks, the scent of incense, and the sight of locals and pilgrims in prayer create an atmosphere of deep peace and reverence. Shwedagon is not just a place to visit—it’s an experience to absorb. Whether you're there for spiritual reasons, cultural exploration, or simply to admire its architectural splendor, the pagoda leaves a lasting impression. It is a must-see landmark that captures the soul of Myanmar. The Shwedagon Pagoda is located on Singuttara Hill in Dagon Township, Yangon, Myanmar. Towering over the city, it can be seen from many vantage points, especially near Kandawgyi Lake. To reach the Shwedagon Pagoda, tourists can take taxis or buses from downtown Yangon, such as Line 8 or Line 11. While buses stop nearby, the easiest and most convenient option is by taxi, which typically takes about 15–20 minutes. There are four main entrances: South, West, North, and East. The southern entrance is wheelchair accessible and includes an elevator. International tourists are required to pay an entrance fee of approximately 10,000 Kyat. Opening hours: Daily from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Things to know before visiting: Visitors must dress appropriately, wear long pants or a skirt that covers the knees and a shirt with sleeves that covers the shoulders. Avoid tight or revealing clothing. Shoes and socks must be removed before entering. Best time to visit: Early morning or evening—to enjoy the cool air and stunning light, especially during sunset when the golden pagoda gleams against the sky. It’s customary to walk clockwise around the pagoda, refrain from loud conversation, and avoid pointing your feet at sacred objects. There is a tourist service center, and inside the museum, you'll find displays of religious antiques and historical exhibitions.

Very nice experience to go here in the evening. Last time I went in the daytime so it was another kind of experience. In brief, very nice and beautiful. Very big place so you should spare at least 1 hour to be here.

Always have some person go with you and provide some introduction of the pagoda without agree from you and will ask for tip from you. Better take sun glasses.

The biggest and most respected deity in Myanmar Sule Pagoda is a pagoda built over 2,000 years ago. It is a golden octagonal pagoda located in the center of the roundabout in Yangon. The base of the pagoda has a Buddha image for each day of birth to worship according to tradition. As for praying to the deity, it can grant a blessing. There is a secret: you must pray only once to use it as power for worship. Do not change your mind. Foreigners entrance fee: 10,000 Kyat/person.

If you are in Yangon, this is a place you should visit. There is a park nearby where you can relax and unwind. The scenery near the pagoda is also very beautiful.

Nice from the outside, near Independence statue. I dropped by in the evening so I did not come inside. Will do next time.

Sule Pagoda is an ancient octagonal pagoda located in the heart of the city, surrounded by many roads leading to it. It is a sacred place situated at the center of travel in Yangon, making it a significant cultural and spiritual landmark. Around the base of the pagoda, there are Buddha images designated for each day of birth, allowing visitors to worship according to their birth day. The surroundings of the pagoda are incredibly beautiful, with the golden pagoda standing in striking contrast to the green-roofed buildings nearby. To visit the pagoda, visitors must remove their shoes outside, as is customary in every temple in Myanmar. Shoes and socks must be taken off at the entrance as a sign of respect. Sule Pagoda is a must-visit destination for those who want to experience the spiritual and cultural essence of Yangon, offering both a serene atmosphere and a glimpse into the city’s rich heritage.

Sule Pagoda is a must-visit gem in the heart of Yangon! This stunning octagonal stupa, believed to be over 2,500 years old, enshrines a sacred relic of the Buddha, making it a significant pilgrimage site. Surrounded by vibrant streets and colonial architecture, the atmosphere is both lively and serene. Visiting during sunset offers breathtaking views as the golden spire glistens against the sky. Don’t miss this iconic landmark; it’s not just a pagoda but a symbol of resilience and history in Myanmar!

Visited November 14, 2024 Sule Pagoda, located in the heart of Yangon, is a stunning testament to Myanmar’s rich spiritual and architectural heritage. My visit today left a lasting impression, although the experience was slightly hampered by the midday heat. The golden stupa of Sule Pagoda stands out amidst the city’s busy streets, glowing brightly even under the harsh sun. Its unique octagonal shape and intricate details reflect centuries of craftsmanship. With a history dating back over 2,000 years, it remains an essential spiritual landmark and a beautiful sight to behold. Inside the pagoda, the serene atmosphere was a welcome relief from the chaos of the streets outside. Devotees were quietly praying and making offerings, adding to the sacred ambiance. While the peacefulness inside was soothing, the heat during my pre-lunch visit made it harder to fully enjoy the experience. The entrance fee for foreigners is 10,000 MMK, which is well worth it for the opportunity to explore this historic site. However, I strongly advise against walking to the pagoda, especially during the late morning or midday. The heat was intense, and it made the journey exhausting—opting for a taxi or Grab would be a much better choice. A few meters away from the pagoda, there is a viewpoint that offers a great perspective of Sule Pagoda surrounded by the bustling cityscape. It’s a fantastic spot for taking photos and appreciating the contrast between the ancient stupa and modern Yangon. Sule Pagoda is a must-visit for its stunning architecture and spiritual significance. While the midday heat and surrounding city chaos can be challenging, the pagoda’s beauty and the nearby viewpoint make it a rewarding experience. Just plan your visit carefully, and you’ll appreciate this iconic landmark fully.

Unluckily it was heavy rain day. However, this temple is one of the best place I have visited in ASEAN. Peaceful and architecturally clean and beautiful. One of the place to recommend for sightseeing in Yangon.

This is the best place to buy gifts or souvenirs. They offer anything from traditional garments, shirts and polos (I bought a few and they’re of good quality!), jewelry, paintings, and other trinkets. Definitely a must go place for tourists wanting to see handmade local crafts and souvenirs!

Extremely authentic place to visit if you are into arts. Looks like a big art gallery, a mix of modernity and past. Lots of things can be purchased there from jewellery to paintings. There are also dining experiences available. Lots of public restrooms. Overall, interesting calm walk-through the whole market.

Traditional market but it was not a happy feeling after I got back in the hotel checking my purchases. After converting what I’ve paid for 5 items I bought, surely I paid 3X for what it should be. I just wish people or sellers are honest and will not do their dirty tricks to earn more. This type of experience shoo tourist away to buy. Sad, because I’m sure not all sellers are bad and must have decent sellers out there. Negative experience from visiting this market for me but in a positive note, I hope what I paid extra, helped them in a way. Overall, it is a place to buy souvenirs. Good for photo ops, with its natural local charm. #iamkbonita #labonitaviajera #myanmar

I really enjoyed my visit to Bogyoke Aung San Market! It’s a great place to walk around and explore, with so many interesting shops selling jewelry, gemstones, handicrafts, and beautiful Burmese fabrics. There’s also a good mix of souvenirs and local products, so it’s perfect for picking up something unique. The market has a lively but relaxed atmosphere, and the vendors are friendly and not too pushy. If you enjoy bargaining, you can get some great deals! There are also food stalls where you can try some local snacks. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Yangon! I’d love to come back and explore more.

Bogyoke Aung San Market in Yangon is an exceptional market, even for someone who isn’t usually a fan of touristy markets. It’s well-organized, making it easy to browse, and the selection is impressive. You’ll find beautiful items at reasonable prices, from jewelry and textiles to souvenirs. It’s a pleasure to explore, with a clean and orderly setup that sets it apart from many other markets. Definitely worth a visit!

Interesting market. Selling Various items from gems, fabrics, antiques, souvenirs etc. Visitors need to bargain for the best price

Huge bustling market which is a lot of fun to simply just wander around or pick up souvenirs and really anything else you'd ever want to buy. It can be a bit daunting to find your way around, but it's perfectly safe and there are always lots of other tourists wandering around as well. I bought a couple souvenirs and found prices were totally reasonable without needing to bargain beforehand.

No responsibility at all here in Myanmar's Canon. Even you have a 1-year warranty but they won't repeat it, they will charge you 40-55 USD, It cost almost New normal printer. Even you paid them they won't warranty that you can use it or! (if the printer send from the province) What funny things! The worst is unbelievable customer service, they have no idea customer service mind at all. If you have got a printer serious error, you better throw it, they won't take responsibility, they will recommend you 2options buy a new one with a discount with them or charge( repeat) 55 USD Lol!!!! I'm extremely disappointed and never will buy again and I recommend to all of you, don't get a bad experience like me.

We are leading to an office area, not golden rock.The photos here supplied just lead us come to a wrong place.And the name of the place drive us misunderstanding. It’s a working place and sight seeing place.Watch out,don’t come to here all tourists.

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The place is very peaceful though it can get very hot. Be careful when you are walking on the wood trail, it is not so durable.

Beautiful place for refreshment

Inya Lake and Jerry 📸 #flimphotography

You can feel fresh and windy air. Stay peacefully and away from city life.

It's a nice place to sightseeing and walk around

Inya Lake is the largest lake in Yangon, Burma (Myanmar), a popular recreational area for Yangonites, Inya Lake is bounded by Parami Road on the north, Pyay Road on the west, Inya Road on the southwest, University Avenue on the south, and Kaba Aye Pagoda Road on the east.Inya Lake is an artificial lake created by the British  as a water reservoir in order to provide a water supply to Yangon. A series of pipes and cables distributes water from Inya Lake to Kandawgyi Lake near downtown Yangon.Located next to Yangon University, it is most well known as a romantic dating area for the university students, and is chronicled many times over in Burmese popular culture .Yangon's premier sailing club is based on the lake.

Largest lake in Yangon and many local people come to that area for relaxation and fun. There are many food shops and car parking nearby the lake.

If you are not going there for meal. You don't have to pay 500mmk entrance fee to the clutter of restaurants. If just for sight seeing. There is a plywood path build near the lake before the entrance. You can just take that path to see the lake. You can't walk around the lake. Is blocked and be careful of those holes on the path. Only the Double Dragon Stone Boat there for you to take pictures. Other then that nothing good to see. Those path that can be walk on is surround by building. No nature, so don't waste time coming here.

The lake is a nice spot for a morning run. There are various entrances to the park surrounding the lake - on the southern side some will charge an entrance fee but access from the northern side was free of charge as of January 2020. The park on the northern side allows for some great pagoda views. At the time of writing this a boardwalk was being erected on the southern-west side but it was not complete, yet.

Beautiful place to visit with family. It is a nice picnic spot.

This lake and the walk around it, it worth the effort. It is not a pristine English garden. The lake is full of algae and there is a bit of rubbish around. But the boardwalk has just been replaced and the new one creates a really nice way to walk around the lake. (FEB 2020 - It is almost finished but there are a few parts that are just being completed. There did not seems to be any signs , but you can find yourself at a dead end and have to walk back in a few places when you come upon the next lot of construction) All in all a great walk around.

Looks good from little distance. Lot of the wooden boards of the side walking lane are broken and men were drinking in the walk. It is worth to visit and you can see the Pagoda from the lake. It has malls and restaurants near the lake.

A large and shallow artificial lake filled with water from bigger Inya Lake. It's a beautiful lake with a more than 6000 m long wooden bridge, constructed around it. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately :)), parts of the bridge are being repaired so that you can't get everywhere, i.e. to Karaweik Palace restaurant (december 2019), walking over it.

A very big and beautiful area to walk around or relax. A few drinks stalls and toilets spotted about but no toilet paper so remember to bring your own.

You can choose the shops and make your own idea for your love.

The took only 25k for a banch of flower. Great service, awesome technic.

There's lot of flower shop and most of them are offer for floral service and events.

Here can get fresh fruits and flowers.And also this place can buy coconut jelly.

There is a good place to buy best fruits and most rarely flowers.

Yankin Fruit & Flower Market

Flowers are fresh and beauty.You can get rare flowers but a little bit expensive.

Yangon Central Railway Station, a magnificent architectural marvel, stands as a testament to the city's rich history. Its grand and massive infrastructure, though impressive, reveals signs of age. To cater to the demands of modern travelers, the station requires significant upgrades, including the installation of modern equipment and arrangements, clear direction signs, and user-friendly online systems. These enhancements will not only improve the overall passenger experience but also elevate the station's status as a vital transportation hub in Yangon.

A very nice place in Yangon. The central station with circulation train around the city that would be one of the most interesting activities in the capital of Myanmar. The construction is remained for long time but being in good condition in use. It is not so hard to buy ticket for tourists like us, because they have all the guidance sign in each lane.

Yangon Central Railway Station is a very old building located at Town Center. The city train circular ride is 3 hours but for only 200 Kyat (USD0.13), truly value for money. The train route passes many small suburb area and you can alight on any stop you like. If 3 hours journey is too long, just hop off on any stop and take Grab to go to your preferred destination. It’s indeed a unique experience

At the Yangon Central Railway station, there is a great tourist attraction - the circular rail line! It takes some 3.5 - 4 hours, running from this station to different parts of towns/villages and returning to same station. There was much fun, inside the coach, seeing and experiencing like the locals do. The mad rush, the hard seats and then, the many peddlers selling their wares and food stuff, from one stop to the other. And the views, outside the coach are live pictures in motion. Beautiful scenes of countryside, wooden houses, farmlands, cars, roads etc...in sequence. A very memorable trip in this slow moving train.

The nearest hotel for this station is Hotel G. It is an amazing experience for doing the circular train trip. Interesting architecture outside the building. Inside the building is old and dusty. You can tell the guards to let you in and go onto the railway track for photo taking😎 You can also buy the train ticket at 200kyat for a round trip, which will take 3 hours for the whole trip🚂

A Historic Journey Through Yangon Central Station No trip to Yangon is complete without a visit to the iconic Yangon Central Railway Station. This historic transport hub offers a glimpse into Myanmar's colonial past and remains an important part of daily life for locals. Stepping into the vast domed lobby felt like going back in time. The grand British architecture and intricate tilework have been beautifully preserved since the station was built in 1954. I loved admiring the arched colonnades, painted ceiling murals, and giant clocktower from the platforms. Yet the real charm comes from the buzzing energy of passengers, vendors, and trains passing through. Families wait for their journeys on shaded teak benches, monks offer prayers, and the smell of local snacks like chickpea fritters fills the air. I took a circular train ride just to soak up the sights and sounds. Passing crowded outer neighborhoods and rural villages surrounding Yangon provided fascinating views of everyday life. The old diesel locomotives and wooden train cars added to the nostalgic vibe. The station doubles as a social space where people gather to eat, shop, and relax. Browsing the bookstalls on the platforms, I picked up a beautiful vintage map of Myanmar. I even stumbled upon an art gallery exhibiting local paintings. Yangon Central Station encapsulates the spirit, history, and people that make this city so incredible. It's the perfect place to experience the rhythms of daily Burmese culture. I could have spent hours exploring this transportation jewel. For an immersive experience, don't miss taking a train journey from Yangon's spectacular central station.

Ride the Circle train here. Buy tickets on platform 7. It is currently closed partway for track works so you can only go one way. We got off the train after we felt that we had enough and caught a taxi back to the city. Still a good adventure and experience

The water is green and has an unpleasant smell, but the area offers beautiful views and is surrounded by many trees. It's a nice place to enjoy nature, despite the water quality

This serene area in Yangon city boasts abundant trees and waterfronts, perfect for a tranquil jogging session or a day of relaxation. A dedicated jogging track spans the park, attracting visitors who frequent the area for daily exercise and leisure.

Decent park with a 300 kyat admission fee. A few small dining places along the lake. A few play areas for children. A very small "zoo". A nice small island to relax on the grass. A somewhat questionable boardwalk. And a "Palace". There also is a water park but I'm not sure if there is a separate admission fee for that.

It can be considered as the only enjoyable and big enough amusement park in Yangon. It could be better considering the size and structure. Tickets are super cheap. I have seen smaller and unnatural-looking parks in Thailand with very high price.

It's a nice place to relax with families, friends & lovers. You can do exercises there such as walking &running.🤍

Nice lake view to observe with a lakeside restaurant. Looked mystical in the mist from the rain.

So pleasant and stunning views. It's good to walking for healthcare. Very nice 👍

Myanmar National Museum – Honest Impressions The Myanmar National Museum is almost empty — you might find yourself being the only visitor inside. It feels quite deserted, which can be peaceful but also a bit eerie. Bags are not allowed inside. You have to leave them at the entrance in a locker, which is securely locked. The staff are generally friendly and helpful. However, one major downside is that photography is not allowed inside the museum. This is quite disappointing, as most national museums around the world allow visitors to take photos. The museum lacks air conditioning, so it gets uncomfortably hot inside. The exhibits and overall layout feel somewhat underwhelming and basic — it gives off a rather neglected or half-hearted vibe. On the plus side, the entrance fee is cheap, just a few US dollars. But overall, it’s not a very impressive experience unless you’re deeply interested in Burmese history and have time to spare.

The national museum is well worth a visit. It has a lot of very interesting exhibits. It only costs 10,000MMK to visit and can easily take a few hours to go through. I’d recommend it for anyone who wants to learn about Myanmar’s precolonial history.

It's a must to do if you want to want to learn more on Myanmar. The 4 floors took me ( in fast ) 2 hours but if you are an historian or cultural passioned, it will take you more. Not many people there, it's very quite and good to see the beauties and pieces, you will be alone most of the time in each hall. Very interesting is the music instruments hall on the 3rd floor and the Asian corner on the top floor.

Surprisingly empty. No bags allowed inside but there are lockers you can rent. Phones are allowed but some areas are off limits for photography. 4 floors with 3-4 galleries per floor. It has everything from Royal Regalia and thrones to prehistoric dinosaur bones. The gallery on the major tribes that make up Myanmar was fascinating as was the music and art gallery. Well worth a visit if you are in the city. Give yourself 2-3 hours to explore.

If you are spending vacation in Yagoon and also interested in learning the culture of Myanmar, the National Museum of Myanmar should be in your to-go lists. This is the main museum of Burmese art, history and culture in Myanmar. The National Museum of Myanmar is a treasure chest of priceless stone inscriptions, documents, carvings, paintings and a host of other artifacts that testify to the ancient culture and civilization of the Myanmar people. Visiting this museum enlightens one with greater knowledge and understanding of beautiful the Myanmar nation and its people. It has an extensive collection of ancient artifacts, ornaments, work of art, inscriptions and historic memorabilia, related to history, culture and civilization of Burmese people.

I was there last year people said its closed now as they plan to move it to another place so you need to check about this. But although of this I want to share my experience about this amazing museum as I really enjoyed to be there last year. First you pay as forginer 500k and you have to leave your bag at outside locker and it's mandatory The museum consist of 5 floors each one has a story and it's special and different items. If you want to know about Burma history and traditions and culture this will be the best place ever as almost show every thing you need to know specially its very hard to find someone explain all of this to you as the history of Burma is long and complicated. I took around 1.5 hours to finish my tour and still feeling its not enough. Overall its a great experience and I hope it still open.

+ Stunning ground floor of the original golden Lion throne showroom from Mandalay. Third floor golden jewelry & Forth floor custom was interesting of showing some highlights of the 135 different tribes history and fashion. + Washroom on every floor. Convenient. - Though not too impressed the young girl guide asking up front for tips if the tour is satisfactory. Reminds of like being in Cuba. Difference being in here she’s polite, friendly & attentive to everyone of our group. Cuba was total opposite. Whole trip in Myanmar has never been asked nor expected tips. - Certain area no photography nor video allowed. Lights at certain floor was quite dim. Entrance Free for locals. 5000 Y for foreigner. Nice staff. English speaking staff available to tour around.

Beautiful and well maintained World wars memorial cemetry in Htauk Kyant, Rangoon, Burma. But people not allowed to enter. Should be assumed temporarily CLOSE.

The Allied War Memorial Cemetery (also known as Taukkyan War Cemetry or Htauk Kyant War Memorial Cemetry) is located at Htauk Kyant, Mingaladon Township, 32km from Yangon, on the way to Bago. It was built in 1951 and it is a memorial cemetery of the Allied soldiers who died in the Myanmar Campaign during World War II.

We visited the memorial garden today and could not be happier. We booked a return journey on Grab and the driver kindly waited 30 minutes for us (for a small tip). The memorial was listed online as ‘closed to the public’ but the gardeners beckoned us over and allowed us to enter. We had the whole place to ourselves! The gardens and graves were so well maintained and the whole place was just stunning. They directed us to the grave of my Great-grandfather and were very welcoming. We are so thankful for their help. Well worth a visit!

Beautifully designed and maintained grounds that will impress most visitors. I visited the Htauk Kyant War Memorial Cemetery on my way back from a day trip from Yangon to Bago. It's an excellent place to stop on the return trip. It provides a lesson in history and a look into the lives of locals who use these grounds as a public park, a green space where there are many corners to sit, observe and meditate.

Great place for historic understanding and realisation of the damages by the world war. How people who were thousands of kilometres from this place fought in the war that was going to give nothing to them. People from Africa fighting for England in Myanmar against the Japanese. How on earth that makes sense? It's a reminder that wars are fought for the egos of the leaders.

The Htauk Kyant War Memorial Cemetery is an absolute marvel to behold even from the outside. As I approached the entrance, I was immediately captivated by the sheer grandeur and beauty of this memorial site. Nestled amidst lush greenery and serene surroundings, the cemetery stands as a poignant tribute to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives during World War II. The perfectly manicured lawns, adorned with colorful flowers and towering trees, create an ambiance of peace and tranquility. The striking architecture of the memorial instantly catches the eye. The tall stone pillars, engraved with the names of the fallen soldiers, stand tall and proud, reminding visitors of the bravery and heroism displayed by these courageous men. The intricate details of the carvings showcase the dedication and craftsmanship that went into creating this memorial. What truly sets this cemetery apart is the sense of serenity it exudes. The calmness in the air is almost palpable, allowing visitors to reflect and pay their respects in a peaceful environment. The perfectly aligned tombstones, each bearing the name, rank, and regiment of the fallen soldier, create a solemn atmosphere that is both awe-inspiring and humbling. As I gazed at the cemetery from the outside, I couldn't help but feel a profound sense of gratitude for the sacrifices made by these brave soldiers. The sprawling grounds are a testament to the immense scale of their service and the lasting impact they have left behind. Moreover, the natural beauty surrounding the memorial adds to its allure. The vibrant flora and fauna create a picturesque backdrop, making it a perfect place to pause, reflect, and appreciate the lives that were lost. The meticulously maintained gardens and pathways invite visitors to take a leisurely stroll and soak in the peaceful ambiance. While I couldn't venture inside the memorial during my visit, the exterior itself left an indelible impression on me. The Htauk Kyant War Memorial Cemetery is undoubtedly a place of profound beauty, where nature and remembrance harmoniously converge. In conclusion, the Htauk Kyant War Memorial Cemetery is a breathtaking sight even from the outside. Its remarkable architecture, meticulously maintained grounds, and serene surroundings make it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking a place of remembrance and tranquility.

Even though it's right next to Highway 1, it still manages to be a tranquil place for remembrance and reflection. The grounds are well kept and clean for the most part, and visitors and locals are generally respectful of the place and what this cemetery stands for. You can see the graves of people (some marked, some unknown) from numerous countries. While it may not be a "must see" when in the Yangon area, you certainly won't be worse off for taking some kind of transportation (bus, taxi, bicycle) out here to see it.

We went to the cafe for high tea. The cafe wasn't busy and we were seated right away. We didn't have reservations. The cafe is beautiful and styled more European than Burmese. We tried the Myanmar style high tea instead of the typical high tea. It's more expensive than a traditional meal for Myanmar. This costs us $18 each. The food itself was interesting to try and they accommodated a vegetarian diet. It was disappointing they only provided us with one type of tea. Many other high tea places I have tried lets you try multiple teas. The wifi worked well and the facilities were clean and modern. They accept credit cards as a form of payment. This was a lovely way to spend an afternoon out of the hot sun in Yangon.

Exquisite modern European & classic French cuisine were lit! I love the plating of our meals. A comfy seating, no stress kind of dining. Great staff! #iamkbonita #labonitaviajera #travellifestyle

They call it a cafe, but it's both a restaurant and cafe. Or at least, I'm not aware of there being any other restaurant on-site. Anyway, I've had lunch here several times and have never been disappointed. The 2 and 3 course lunch set costs US$12 and US$19 (payable in Kyat) respectively. It's a bit steep to pay US$7 to go for an extra course so I always go for the 2-course lunch. A main (entree) and your choice of the starter or dessert is on offer. Water and plenty of bread with butter are served complimentary, but other drinks are extra. Service is quite attentive but not too intrusive. They take your order and once the food comes, it's delightful. Whether you choose a local or western option, the quality is superb as you would expect from a hotel of this caliber. Surprisingly, the prices are not too bad considering it's a 5-star hotel. Definitely a place I will visit again on my next business trip.

We had a classic high tea set which cost $20. You can share with your friend if you want. Coffee and Myanmar tea are limited. The other tea like Early Grey and some others are free flow. The food taste really nice and we love it. Although the staff are friendly, there were no one around the corner so we had to go out and call them to order and ask for bill. If they could check on the customers often, it would be better.

Lovely for high tea. We had one Myanmar tea and one classic tea. The presentation was beautiful and the pot of tea was very large. The service was also very attentive. Four stars because some of the food was just mediocre. The Myanmar tea came with a course of white and black sticky rice, which had absolutely no flavor at all and did not deserve a place at high tea—it was like filler food. The cafe should work to refine some dishes a bit more.

High tea was entirely adequate but not special. The service was good and the tea was served in a big pot each, which was great. The food came out promptly and was definitely fancy looking. But if you’ve ever had high tea at another very nice establishment, you’ll be disappointed. The scone was very small and crumbled to pieces, so spreading cream was not possible. The sandwiches were good but not very imaginative — one was basically just a plain ham sandwich, and another was a strange asparagus and jelly concoction out of the 1980s. Good sweets overall, definitely the highlight. Perhaps I’m spoiled by high tea at other establishments, but at the price tag ($20 a head + tax/tip, ie 5x what other meals cost), I expect a little more wow.

Nice space in a grand old Building. But the food was average and beverages only ok. The staff where nice, but not friendly nor unfriendly! We had a set menu, and the food was mostly bland and quite uninteresting. The salmon was ok - good dish. The soup was not good - very bland. The lamb was ok - cooked nicely, presentes poorly and not supported with and sides that would make the dish pop! The desert was ok , much better than I expected, but still not amazing. Maybe the main restaurant is better but I cannot really recommend the cafe at least for a meal. It may be ok for a snack and coffee, but not up to pair with the grandeur of the building for a dining experience.

Junction City is a beautiful and modern shopping mall in Yangon. It’s clean, well-designed, and offers a great variety of stores, from international brands to local shops. The atmosphere is comfortable, and there are plenty of dining options to choose from. Whether you’re shopping, eating, or just exploring, it’s a great place to spend some time.

Myanmar modern Shopping Centre. Worth a visit. I think is a bit lack of man fashion items. Almost 2 floors of food shops. Selling Japan, Korea ,India , China and even Singapore food. Too much on the Hot taste food. A cinema complex on the top floor.

Visiting Junction City brought back so many nostalgic memories! The familiar layout, iconic stores, and vibrant atmosphere reminded me of the good old days spent with family and friends. While some things have changed, the mall still retains its charm, blending modern updates with a touch of the past.

I love being there with variety of foods and shops even bookstores and like to comeback whenever I am in town. This place never fails to make me happy and is located just right next to Bogyoke Aung San Market. ☺️

No resting place or sitting chair for shoppers. The management team is out of their minds not providing sitting place or chairs because of long occupant or something like security concerns. But it's un acceptable for like that shopping mall.

Sometimes Not crowded in branch time But so good location in downtown eco and convenient for any type of visitors

It is a good shopping mall, I'd say better than most. Many stores inside, and eatries, as well as a Cineplex. This do stand out from the rest in terms of interior decoration as well. Very downtown, but parking spaces are good and ample. The marketplace (supermarket) here is on the small side, but still can get some prime cuts, though not a lot to choose from. Overall, good place to hang out. Also has several food and beverage outlets. Watch boutiques, fashion outlets, branded stores like Hugo boss, nike and addidas and so on. They have family karaoke, kid's playground and also chuchu train. Also, they have quite a lot of jewellery and gold shops on upper levels, making it a place with everything for anyone.

Always busy road.

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(Translated by Google) Kokapali and brothers repair various cars (Original) ကိုကပ္ပလီ နှင် ညီအကိုများ ကားအမျိုးမျိုးပြုပြင်ရေး

(Translated by Google) It's good (Original) ကောင်းပါတယ်

One of the famous Heritage Buildings in Yangon City, built by Sithu U Tin with much Myanmar traditional ornaments and architecture style.

Very beautiful complex inside with green lawn and well trimmed deco plants in the centre flanked by three-storeyed buildings all four sides which are municipal department offices.

Beautiful building near major tourist attractions in downtown Yangon. Would be nice if they offered tours of the building and maybe even an opportunity to meet the mayor.

The worst government in Southeast Asia, with arrogance and brutality, and now your country is in ruins, you beg for help from other countries, but when China sends help, you attack them, Damn Military Junta!!

Awesome place for hangout, taking picture with with building. This place just opposite Sule Pagoda, so crowded on this area

Beautiful structure. But restricted area.

Nice hystorical building..located in the center of downtown also great spot to sightseeing old colonial buildings around..My suggest come early morning or in the afternoon till night coz the weather so hot..Overall this old but gold..

Some of the people here are helpful, others are very rude, and most of them want money. Not impressed.

Custom House is an pretty cool colonial building built in century ago. Still using the same purpose.

Good Service

Custom House

(Translated by Google) In the city centre, next to Sule Pagoda, this English colonial style building (the whole area offers this type of buildings), made of red bricks, is still in use. Majestic and imposing. (Original) In centro città, accanto a Sule Pagoda, questo edificio in stile coloniale inglese (tutta la zona propone questo tipo di edifici), fatto in mattoni rossi è ancora in funzione. Maestoso e imponente.

(Translated by Google) "Colonial buildings, spectacular and deteriorated" (Original) "Edificios coloniales, espectaculares y deteriorados"

I recently had the opportunity to pass through Yangon International Airport twice this month, marking my return after five years since my last visit in 2019. The change in the airport's atmosphere was immediately noticeable, with a significant reduction in the number of foreign tourists. On our flight from the UK, aside from my family, there were only four other European passengers, with the remaining travelers primarily from China or Myanmar. Contrary to some of the more alarming reports in the media, I did not once feel unsafe during my ten-day stay, which included visits to various parts of Yangon. The airport itself seemed quieter compared to 2019, with immigration lines shorter and the process more streamlined. The immigration officers were courteous, though I did observe a subtle difference in their interactions with locals versus foreign visitors. Nonetheless, the overall hospitality of the Myanmar people left a lasting positive impression, with their warm smiles being a hallmark of the experience. A few days later, during our departure for Bangkok and Cambodia, we encountered a small issue at one of the airport cafes. We noticed an unoccupied table with empty dishes and requested that it be cleared. The staff informed us that the previous occupants had just stepped out. However, shortly after, four men who appeared to be officials approached with a somewhat authoritative demeanor and occupied the table. It became evident that the table was reserved, and the waiter quickly cleared it once they arrived. The departure process itself was efficient and swift, with minimal wait times at immigration. However, I was surprised to find that most of the shops in the duty-free area were closed, with only a few outlets open, offering alcohol, souvenirs, and one coffee shop. Despite these minor inconveniences, the airport staff consistently provided service with kindness and a genuine warmth that I found both welcoming and comforting. In summary, while Yangon International Airport has seen a reduction in activity and services, the efficiency, professionalism, and hospitality of the staff remain commendable. The overall experience warrants a four-star rating, with the airport offering a smooth and pleasant travel experience even in these quieter times.

A very clean airport. This is the primary and busiest international airport of Myanmar.

29 10 2025 high security check. Normal weather day. Smoking room is upper floor above boarding gate floor. Travel to BKK. Suvanabumit International airport.

A small airport, not that many choices of food or drinks. To me it was a little depressing, the power went out when I was there. Mostly location brands of food. Long line for check in, but it was quick at eh immigration point. Couldn’t find any public transportation. Don’t change any money with the people there or at the exchange place. The rate was so bad. Change outside, much better.

Not so busy airport. Seats are very limited specially if you are waiting before checkin. I only saw kfcand others are local restaurants. I had a smooth arrival and departure as well.

I have visited a few times in this Airport, the new terminal is better than old one. Before available to go inside for receive someone but right now no way to go inside. So need to wait for long time if you're looking for receive someone. And their is no place to sit outside, it's difficult wait for long time without sitting. So need to think about time management before go to airport. I think this is because of covid protocol.

Small airport but decent and clean. Wifi works well. But difficult to navigate even for experienced travelers. I came late and all currency exchanges were closed. 3 ATMs. Revolt card didn’t work as region is restricted. Atm fee of 6500 or 10k. The grab counter where you can book ride but won’t work with any cards. You can only pay cash. Ride costs 22k to the city ~10 USD

The bus terminal offers a functional yet basic experience. It provides adequate seating, clear signage, and a range of amenities like restrooms and snack shops. The staff is helpful, though lines can get long during peak hours. Cleanliness is average, with some areas requiring more maintenance. The terminal is well-connected to local and long-distance routes, making it a convenient hub for travelers. However, the waiting area could use more modern updates, such as charging stations and Wi-Fi. Overall, it serves its purpose effectively but leaves room for improvement in comfort and facilities.

The first impression is the entrance gate where you'll get charged 200 Kyats for getting into the terminal. It's totally nonsense. Then the roads are all bumpy and the aggressive express buses are all waiting for you. The taxis are all overcharging and there are robber-like bag carriers and real pocket snatchers. Everyone's littering and spitting that the whole neighborhood is so dirty and messy. The roads are so complicatedly structured that specific bus lines cannot be navigated and found easily. Whenever you go there, you will have at least a point to get upset. Public toilets - not clean and functioning Shops and restaurants - overcharging

A convenient and reliable spot for traveling around Myanmar. It offers various bus services to different cities.

It is closer to Yangon than other long-distance bus terminals and is more convenient to travel to.

Taxi drivers from the drop off area (official taxi stand) are unprofessional and no ethic. They want to put 3 or 4 passengers altogether like a ferry without air-conditioning and want to ask Taxi fares more than it should be. Obviously, it is going to be a bad choice to hire them. I suggest it is better to hire moving taxi around here or using other taxi services app for convenience and comfort.

I don't like the environment. But have no choice if we want to take Highway bus to and fro Yangon.

Very busy area.I was traveling Yangon to Dawei with bus.You should travel with bus one time in life, it gives you alot experiences.

Loved their rooms, cleanness, services. I've recommended for this hotel who wants to rest for their quality time or for their vacation or for their business trip. This hotel will be my first option every time when I arrive Yangon. Fair Price, clean room, good breakfast, quiet space.

If you are looking for a place to chill out with your friends, here is a little mystery place that you might like. Everything there was like a magical. The staffs are super friendly and the garden views is spectacular. And they would even suggest if you are having trouble choosing their delicious and wide range of menus. The foods are quite amazing even with the plating which are really presentable if you are trying to impress someone over a date. The taste are so amazing. I would recommend to try this place.

Back services. The receptionist forgot that they kept my ID card and forgot to give me my ID card while checking out. I realize when I reach the airport and had to hire a car to get it back. Reception never ask for refund. First and last time for this hotel. Never again.

Nearly perfect. Only negative is the rooms have no view. Fogged glass, when opened there is a wall. But otherwise, super clean, cute design, lovely staff. (I LOVED THEIR WAFFLES!)

I love staying here during Thingyan holidays. The rooms are so cozy with amazing interior design, and they're totally worth the money. Breakfast area's a bit tight, but hey, the rooms are spotless and the service is top-notch. Only downside? Parking's a squeeze, especially when it's busy. Fingers crossed the rates stay the same, and maybe next time folks will keep it down a bit. This place? Definitely Yangon's hidden gem for a great stay.

Enough meeting rooms. Good service, staff are always for help. Warmly reception. Elevator for guest patients who uncomfortable for step ladder. I have great time. Thanks you all.

safe, clean and free breakfast

So dirty and unorganized. Mostly was for local, not really touristy as other typical China town. Located next to Downtown Yangon. You can also hire the tricycle, I paid 10k Kyatts for 1 hour. No English for sure. Night time, on 19th street where all the tourists go to.

It’s fun to go there. There is a variety of food stalls and have a wet market. If you are looking to buy sweets, snacks and etc you can find there. Other than that, there’s nothing else much to do except to pay respect at the monastery.

One of most famous place in Yangon. Foods taste was good. And cheaper. Just 1200kyat for 1 glass of beer I paid around 50000kyat for 4~5person.

Super Cool place to Hang out. Low cost, lot of people, Good variety of food. What NOT.

Near Theingyi Market on Sunday afternoon in June 18, 2023.

This place is very beautiful street at night life of yangon and theme of middle city. I walk .buy food and have dinner every holiday.

As usual. Crowded and full of food, beer, strong drink, and more. Can't stay pass midnight becaus of curfew. But still nice to walk around and open your taste buds. Now many food stalls and shops reopening.

Acceptable. Power and water outage for half a day. Ground floor shared toilets not clean. Staff need to improve their welcoming skills. Hotel is run down. Breakfast on the rooftop was very hot

We loved our stay here! Right in the center and close to many sights. The staff were so friendly and helpful. Whether it was figuring out where to exchange money, get SIM cards, or arrange buses to other regions… they were more than willing to help get us all sorted. Breakfast was amazing too! Would definitely come back and stay here when I get back to Yangon!

Within minutes after my booking a month before my arrival, they massively helped me with circumventing the official exchange rate for a far better one near the hostel. They made my arrival in Yangon as well as my stay as smooth as a trip to Yangon can possibly be. Thanks so much

Thoughtful Team and Great Rooftop for Remote Work I had a fantastic stay at Hood Hostel! The team was incredibly friendly and accommodating—they supported me throughout my cultural tour across Myanmar and even helped with planning, which made my trip so much smoother. A lovely surprise was the birthday gift, and I’m especially grateful that the staff found and returned my charger after I forgot it at checkout. That kind of care really stood out. Also, the rooftop is a great spot for taking focused calls—peaceful and perfect for anyone working while traveling. Highly recommended for both backpackers and remote workers looking for a supportive, welcoming place in Myanmar!

Glad we picked this hostel out of all the places we could have stayed at. Great value for money, with simply the best service. The staff here are brilliant, helping you with whatever needed (buses, flights, SIM cards, money exchange etc). Would be nice to come back and visit the awesome people that run this place! Highly recommended.

Power outage happened when I came in tonight, which led to no tap water available for shower and anything else. The staff didn’t even mentioned the suspension of tape water supply, which’s very annoying. All the staff seem just live here and try to stay alive, they didnt really care about their jobs. Don’t come here especially during the war time, as the situation can only be more shitty day by day.

very good location ,very modern building, peaceful and still quiet . only 14 person in one big room not well ventilate enough , someone with long time traveling strong smell in the room, could help that 😀😀😀

My stay at the hostel was alrighty I really have to say the staff is friendly helpful and speaks English really well. The lobby area and the rooftop are also really good. I liked it. Breakfasts Includes toast with jam, cereals, milk, juice and coffee. Not too bad for a hostel in my opinion. The bad things were that the toilet constantly smelled like pee and my dorm room smelled mouldy and like pee. The bunk beds look quiet old and need some renovation. There are definitely some things to improve.

Highly recommended hostel. Just walking distance to all downtown attractions. I love their bed, hotel quality. They also will let u have an early check in if theres no other guest. Only negative side is i think the floors of their toilets, but everything else is perfect.

I loved this hostel!! I stayed there twice while my travels in Myanmar. It's very very clean and the staff is super friendly. You can pay US Dollar and Kyat. The hostel is a bit hidden in one of the (dirty and smelly) streets and is a real oasis. It's furniture is really modern and chic - there is a balcony on top where you can relax and hang around. There also offering a laundry service, which was quite good! Definitely recommend this hostel and would come back anytime!

I had a wonderful stay at the Scott Hostel for my only night in Yangon. The beds in the dorm room are among the most comfortable beds I've ever slept in at any hostel in the world, and the entire set-up - having a large spacious cupboard in your bunk, one wall outlet in your bunk, and a large locker to put your valuables in underneath all the bottom bunks - was fantastic. The showers and bathroom stalls are a bit small and cramped, and the stairs are a bit steep (yes, I am struggling to find stuff to complain about so I am targeting the stairs!) - other than that, I could not find anything to complain about this terrific little hostel. It's in a prime location, prices are super reasonable for a night's stay, there is a comfortable and cozy hang-out area on the ground floor next to the check-in desk where you can purchase water and hang out with other hostel friends (as well as get some work done on the desks and charge your devices at the many outlets provided)... I could go on and on, but I will definitely be back if I find myself in Yangon in the future!

This place sounded good from the reviews, but upon arriving I was really disappointed. I’m used to. pose in hostels but the noise in this hostel made it literally impossible to sleep. The doors are on sliders and they slam shut. Everything is wood so the floors above sound like everyone is stomping around and it’s just an extremely noisy place. The chinese guy at the front desk is really abrasive and rude. He was awful. There was a younger customer service guy that was lovely but the main guy who is the Manager was absolutely disgusting to deal with. Absolutely no concept of how to act with customers and no idea about customer service, really appalling.

Clean hostel. The room is small, but each bed is quite big and has a curtain which gives privacy. I really enjoyed that. Staff is friendly. They offer transfer to the airport for only 8000 kyat. There's washing machine and drier available for 6 usd.

Great location! We did not stay here since was just got off a night bus and then were flying the same day but the rooms looked clean. They let us leave our bags for the day for a small fee and use the restrooms so we could explore Yangon. Nice cafe set up inside and helpful staff. We will stay here when we are back in Yangon.

Very good place rest and walking , air fresh , enjoy family

Nice to visit with family.

At night time, it is best place to sit but a bit noisy

Salute Our General Aung San. Clean and clear place... Fresh air and opened ground.. beautiful flowers boundary... must visit with family and friends. Good place to take rest and walk...

Nice place to take a walk and relax under the green trees.

Historical monument of National Hero Bogyoke Aung San.

Crowded place at night. Food shops are expensive.

I stayed in the Rangoon Hotel for 5 nights, during which their room, service, and food quality are amazing ! The location is perfect, quiet and clean, not distant from the city center. The restaurant staffs are nice and not forget to mention, the view from its roof (the Pier cafe) is super ! The receptionist team under Aye Thandar are very helpful and nice ! I recommend everyone to stay here while in Yangoon

The quality of the services and cleanliness of the facilities far exceeds what you would typical expect for 3 star Hotels in Yangon. I was glad to interact with the hotel receptionist as they really helped me by going out of their way to securing me an express bus to Bagan and informing me of the different routes with different prices that I can take. The Hotel is a tidy and secure spot for anyone looking for a basic amenities that I think I could say should be a standard model to what a 3 star hotel should be.

The service here is outstanding! Every staff member was helpful, courteous, and joyful. The beds were comfortable, and the room amenities were great. The food has a lot of room for improvement. The room was clean enough, but it really needed a more thorough cleaning and consistent deep cleaning. Besides that, I am excited to stay here the next time I'm in Yangon! The service is really what makes this place so wonderful.

They actually have very decent, clean, bright rooms. And the roof top bar is kind of nice with good evening views. But unfortunately no customers or ambience to make it lively. Breakfast was miserable.

Really loved my stay here. The rooms are big, bright, clean, and well equipped. The staff was very friendly. For the price, this place was spectacular and I’m glad that I found it. Would stay here again if I come back to Yangon.

Arrived very early at the hotel but I was allowed to check in, with the very friendly staff apologising that I had to wait for a while before my room was ready. I had issues with booking my bus ticket to Bagan including getting cash (my USD bill had folds) but the entire team made it work. They booked my bus ticket for me and even called my hotel in Bagan to check if they can help me get a return bus ticket to Yangon. I can’t say enough nice things about this hotel. Their rooms are nice and clean and mine had a great view of the Yangon river!

The Rangoon Hotel's prime downtown location makes exploring the city super convenient! The hotel's cleanliness is commendable, and the warm, welcoming staff made my stay wonderful. The breathtaking views of the Yangon River and Shwe Dagon Pagoda from the rooftop sky lounge, particularly at sunset, added an extraordinary touch to my experience. For any traveler in Yangon seeking a high-end yet economical stay, I'd highly recommend this hotel!

Beautiful Bamboo and woods design match with myanmar style building .

They have beautiful wood buildings which last long over 130 years. Can held events there and good place to take photos.

The place was beautiful especially since it is being maintained properly. We had booked the corridor inside the Pegu(Bago) Club and it easily fit out 150+ audience. The lighting in the corridor and the lawn was gorgeous and perfectly fit our theme of a masquerade prom. However, I thought the food could have been somewhat better and could have been kept heated as well. Overall my experience there was great and we all enjoyed the event!

Lighting scheme isn't good for taking nice photos. Only pointed light sources outdoors without ample general lighting. Alot of the light is uplit, creating ghost faces. This is a 5 star establishment, why did they not think this through? Have to park one block away and walk over. If you are wearing heels good luck. Get a driver or go with taxi, instead.

Seems closed for now. Sign says entry only by special arrangement during this time of restoration. The wall effectively prevents you seeing the structure

An exquisite colonial landmark

Very spacious Well maintained antique architecture Clean and tidy A good place for wedding, birthday party, etc

Don't choose this hotel if you're • spending deluxe room rates choose Best Western Hotel Near it just by adding 7000 kyats per night. Better breakfast and Service plus gym. • looking for enjoying quality time in the room . Choose if you are •Tight in Budget. Choose lowest price room possible. •Just To Sleep at night (Bed and Breakfast) •Coming for Sessions with some stranger for night session Things to know Before you come •You can't invite your friend to your room for Chat • Asking an extra pillow or Extra blanket will charge you for Extra person regardless of the fact that there is no extra person. • No Electric kittel in the room

As I try to be kind, I don't always post things like this, but how long do we let the burmese hotels get away with it all? What did I pay 22usd for? All the surfaces in my room were absolutely filthy, what looked like diarrhea and bodily emissions. They were easily wipable, but no one had bothered! They brobably had been there for ages. Those images are from the third "serviette wipe", as the horrid truth kept on dawning, that I had placed my clean belongings on something so disgusting. I confirmed with the reception, they claimed the room WAS cleaned. The reception WAS helpful and sincere. The bed was clean, thank God, and the shower, apart from a flooding floor, was tolerable. Electricity kept going out and there were men repairing the generators. The fire escape/stairs were locked with a padlock. Good luck getting out if there is a fire. The filth and much was such that I've rarely seen. Probably a love hotel for the burmese. Avoid!

Nice place but the beds are rock hard. Electric goes off quite a lot and they charged us 21000 chat for a stain on the sheets after staying a week!

Absolutely fantastic. Leo and his colleagues were so helpful and friendly. I can't thank them enough. The breakfast staff were very accommodating. The front counter staff helped me book buses and other translation issues I had. They didn't charge me any extra and always helpful to me.

This budget hotel cost 29000ks/day for twin share. It is situated near Chinatown and accessible to local markets and restaurants. The price is fair for what you get. Breakfast included but only 2 options to choose (fried rice and egg with scramble eggs). Service is poor. We arrived first to level 8 and ordered fried rice for two. Guests who arrived later got their orders and we have been waiting for almost 20 mins. We have to leave the hotel and eat somewhere else. Cleanliness needs to be improved as we found some dusts on the bed sheet after cleaning. See attached photo. Overall, price is fair and hotel management needs to pay some attention on house keeping and more choices on breakfast.

I requested one extra blanket for my two kids , just simply reply no and strictly following rules. How can I find blanket at midnight. I hope this comments will help other customer don’t face same like me (Bring your own bed). Thanks

All the staffs were friendly and kind,the rooms were perfect and the breakfast was flavorful.Remarkly one of the best in Downtown.

Hlawga National Park offers plenty of camping spots and beautiful natural scenery. You can drive through the safari, which allows you to enjoy the views up close. However, some parts of the road are bumpy and have potholes. Monkeys are a common sight along the main entrance road and throughout the park, adding to the experience. Overall, it's a cozy and enjoyable place to visit.

Initially I came for a nice park stroll with side quest to see monkeys. In reality, the park is absolutely unwalkable due to the above mentioned monkeys. Aggressive, attacking tourists for food, working in groups. If you wanna be robbed by apes, welcome here. Plus, ferries are not appearing often, so you can to wait 20+ min to get a spot. Generally, park looks a bit run-down, garbage everywhere. Tourists dont bother collecting their own trash. There are some recreational activities but im not sure about water safety and biological compatibility with swimming. Do it at your own risk. Yes, I can tell the air feels healing. A quick city escape if you are tired of Yangon noise. There are also some restaurants in there. I tried one, quality was ok. Elephants look pity. Chained like slaves. Couldnt stand there for long. If they’d improve ferries, give more recreational facilities, designated hiking trails, would be great.

Staycation or picnic mode is okay with your family or friends. But if you go with kids beware of monkeys.

Great national park with lots of views, monkeys and greenery

They don't allow to ride bicycle in the park

There's a nice place to chill out in your weekend.

There've a lot of monkey and they don't like to eat banana. They like maize, sweet potato and pork fried noodles🤣 ...etc.

This is my new favorite hotel. The prices here at the time I got here was a bargain! You get to have free breakfast and a very large room for under $15. Not too bad... The only downside is the location. It is terribly far from anywhere I deem fun and exciting. It is 50 minutes away walking distance to the park. 45 minutes away from a decent gym. The market is also 20 minutes of walking. If you are a solo traveller who loves to walk and loves affordable stays that punches above it's weight. Stay here!

Do not know about Hotel but restaurant is our usual hand out with old friends. Chinese foods at reasonable price. Recommended Mutton Stew with white breads. Parking space available. Suitable for family.

Budget rate hotel but decent and clean. It is located near major Yangoon road but still affords quiet time any period of the day. It is very accessible, 30 minutes from Yangoon international airport and just 10 minutes by taxi to Yangoon plaza. For budget concious tourist, this is your place. It has also a restaurant with reasonably priced local Myanmar dishes.

A good restaurant! U can get Chinese cuisine here and I love fried noodle. But I think the fried noodle price r getting expensive.

Friendly staffs! Clean room, bed, sheets and food! It's a great b&b!

Yummy breakfast is included. The staff is so nice!!

Fried pork noodle n snacks at best

Guy posing as student met us at the ferry ticket booth. He was actually in the ferry registration office so we trusted that he was a good guy. The guy said he was practicing English on the weekend and that his tour is no fee - only what we want to pay. He was attentive and it was a good experience. But you can skip this if you are short of time and also if you have visited other rural areas in Asia (Cambodia India Nepal Philippines all have the same type of villages). We paid 4000 kyats per person for the return ferry trip. 10000 kyats per motorbike for an hour (the tour guide didn’t tell us upfront the total cost so it was an additional 10000 for his motorbike). He also tried to take us to donate rice for the tsunami village. We declined and told him to take us back to the ferry. At the end we gave him 5000 kyats tip and he actually told us it wasn’t enough and asked for another 5000. We gave him another 1000 and left. For two people, total cost 44000 kyats for a short trip. We were prepared to pay a bit more as we wouldn’t have known how to get around Dala without an English speaking guide so just be aware if you want to explore across the river from Yangon.

Just avoid this place which is full of cheaters and scammers! These so-called guides and rickshaws are from the same gang! They tell you that they just want to help you to enjoy Dala (enjoy what?! This place has zero interest, there are millions of villages like that across Asia, nothing special) and pay as much as you want. But after "the tour" ends, they'll ask you to pay 2-3 times more according to the cost was agreed at the beginning. Moreover, appeared another guy who instroduced himself as The Boss here and was really rude. Advice: be more rude and pay the money you believe reasonable for such experience (no more than 10$ IMHO). The best advice: avoid this place! I can't believe such places still exist in wonderful Myanmar.

As you get off the boat at Dala, there's a lookout watching for tourists, who wants to try expensive schemes on tourists.... He will offer help and pose as a student. Avoid, anyone approaching you offering cheap or free things, ... Is not cheap or free, not really. Read other comments in this section. Similar stories. Tourist scams. Usually the person to approach you will say they are a student. This is the first place in Myanmar I saw such scams operating. On the Yangon side: The officials played music very loudly, someone official looking tried to tell me I (a foreigner) had to buy ticket for the return as well because the other side didn't sell any foreigner tickets. Another local person then helped established that foreigners CAN buy tickets on both sides of the river 😎🙏😆 now that's a nice surprise isn't it ?. Foreigners pay more, 2000kyat one way, -- there is a special section on the boat set aside for foreigners, that probably justifies the price ??? Actually in reality everyone sits wherever they want. A very local experience, be calm, be broad minded 🙂👍🙏 The local ticket price is not cheap for many of the local passengers...

If you are a foreigner, stay away from this place. A 4,000 MMK fee for a 2-way ride is reasonable for tourists, but you are vulnerable of getting scammed by a self-proclaimed tourist guide who introduces himself as a student trying to learn English. We didn't ask him to join us, the guy from the ticketing office HANDED him our boat tickets which we paid for instead of giving the said tickets directly to us. He then lead us to his friends who are rickshaw drivers. They toured us around places that are not considered tourist attractions where we found lots and lots of garbage along the streets. It was an eye-opening tour for us, actually. Then, when we reached the ferry terminal, a guy asked us to pay 61,000 MMK for 2-hour ride. We were shocked to know that we had to pay for the guide's fare, too, which is 4,500 MMK for every 20-minute ride. We were shocked to know about it but my husband argued with them and ended up paying 45,000MMK. It was a total SCAM!

This is where you take the ferry across the river to DALA town. The place is old and usually overcrowded. Watch out for people who try to sell you expensive tour guide, even cheap ones are mostly swindle. For foreigners, the ferry ticket price is 4000Kyat per person all round to DALA. Taxi or Grab transport to this terminal will have to pay extra 300Kyat for vehicle entrance fee.

It can be interesting for the adventurous but is definitely not for the faint-hearted. The surrounding area is crowded and chaotic and the air is filled with all kinds of interesting smells. Watch out for large slimy rodents and stray dogs who seem ready to pounce at the slightest provocation.

Very crowded 4000 Kyats for round ticket to Dala

I went there as I was invited. I had never imagined to go there before. I could have beautiful night scenes since it was a full moon day of TaSaungDine. Foods are okay. There is a live music band which make us alive. It's nice place to hang out with friends as well as have a date with love.

Gentle cruise around. All very relaxed, free juice or water. Can buy beer and spirits if you want to. Food is an OK buffet. Get given a bowl of corn puffs to feed the seagulls. UK 80's music is on all of the cruise.

It was second time with YRC (Yangon River Cruise) sailing along in Yangon River. Safe cruise , delicious food and best service. Will be much more better if it is cruise time is a little much more longer. Current cruise time is depart from port 5 pm and alongside port / arrival port time is 6:30 pm.

Discounted during jun .2024.17000mmk/person.Normal price is 27000mmk.

Could u answer the call ? Pls I just make a ring for several times to inquire about something but no one answered for it! It’s really suck!

Good place with nice staffs served around. Food quality is excellent and music was awesome.Suitable for couple to have romantic evening.

Worth to ride as buffet food is nice and music live shows is not bad.

Busy intersection of various modes of transport, pretty near the airport and is accessible with a half an hour taxi ride. Able to book a bus to the border as well as other locations. Eateries present nearby as well. Hassling seems to be the norm around here, with many locals able to converse in basic English. Lots of dogs but many more pigeons. Nice environment.

#At ShweSinSetKyar Highway Express #Passengers Waiting Room #crowded and you can encounter various classes of people

Because of traffic jam, I can't move and can't pickup my car

Crowded Place

Am confusing n almost lost coz of taxi

So busy... Always traffic.

Good

My personal point of view, this place is the most lovely place I have ever seen around Yangon. Not to far from Yangon. We can go like a day trip We can go there with very low budget and feel the nature. Other camp ground around Yangon are expensive. In Hlawga, there is no too much fancy things to do. But it is very quite and can get fresh air. We can do there camping, Trekking, cycling, jungling, sailing. Feel the nature and breeze the fresh air and love the money.

Nice place to go on a day trip

Visitors would be bore after visit .Should creat more interesting place .

Naturally beautiful

Mythum in Hlawga wildlife park.

Nice place

Heaven place

One of the better preserved buildings in a row of colonial era buildings on Pansodan Street. Many of these colonial architecture buildings happen to be occupied by government offices. It's difficult to understand why some of them are well kept while others are falling apart. A well planned and well managed conservation effort will save those buildings that deserve to be kept for future generations.

Port authority who is handling vessels in out to Yangon and Myanmar. Good service for all kind ships bound to Myanmar.

built in 1928. Arched facade topped with ship picture seals

Nice Building.

NUG GOVERNMENT WINNER.

Yangon city heritage.

Complete All

1020 train 800 MMK - arrive by 1000 as will leave early - 2 1/2 h to 3 h full loop - great way to see local life markets and Yangon from the seat of a train ! Staff on train are nice and was a great experience. 100 % recommend to anyone visiting Yangon - Great way to enjoy - food vendors on train can provide local snacks they hope hop on off the train - enjoy 😊

If you like rugged transportation and country life, don’t miss this ride. It’s a ride of a lifetime. Costing MMK200 each the trains starts at Yangon Central station and make a 3-hour loops back to Yangon. Come prepared with snacks and water for I don’t think you wanna savour the food by the itinerant hawkers onboard. The train has no doors nor windows so it all au natural with people hopping on and off with their wares bought from the city for sales in the villages. Each stop would see different hawkers parading their wares from iPhone jacks to noodles to fruits. It’s a mesmerising experience. After an hour we hopped off at Insein and took a cab to the city just to see the sights. And hopped onto the opposite bound train for Yangon. Make sure you ask the station master for the correct train.

Year 2025. There are 2 rides a day. 1. At 8.40 am 2. At 10.20 am Recommend to arrive before 20 minutes just in case the train leaves early. Cause mine was leaving at 10.10 am. Even though it says 10.20 am.

To day in Feb 16 2020 we made the trip, the FULL circular trip. 200 kyats p/p and ca 3.5 hours later it was cleared. Half trip had been enough for us if possible but still recommend.

Most of the line has been under maintenance for sometime, so the full circle can not be travelled. When we took the train it was travelling out to a couple of stops past Insein. We did the return from Central Station which took around 3 hours. The seats are hard and the ride isn't comfortable but there are a few interesting villages to see along the way. Worth the ride if you have the time and can cope with the hard seats.

Circular line is closed due to construction (30th of November). You can only go to Insein and back, in 2 hours total. The train ride is not remotely interesting apart from the vendors inside who liven it up. Beware of girls saying they will help you and that will bring you food/beverages, as they just run to the nearby stall and then sell them to you at 10x the price.

I recommend, when Circular Line will be operating again. Really good way to see Yangon local life. There was too many sellers in the train. All the time someone was selling foods - it was nice. I was travelling Circular Line at April 2018.

(Translated by Google) Great agency (Original) Estupeda agencia

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Toilet need to clean more

(Translated by Google) There is a way to go up, but the gate is closed and cannot be entered (Original) ဝှီးချဲ တက်လမ်းရှိတယ် ဂိတ်ကတော့ဝင်လို့မရတဲ့ ချာလည်နဲ့ပိတ်ထားတယ်

(Translated by Google) Good service and convenient. (Original) ဝန်ဆောင်မူကောင်းတယ် အဆင်ပြေတယ်။

Can’t remember the visit

Is cheap and comfortable

Nice

The best of Myanmar

Strand Hotel Wedding Hall

(Translated by Google) It was taken in front of the Wedding Hall. (Original) Wedding Hall ရှေ့မှာ ရိုက်လာတာလေးပါ။

Kyauktan Yele Pagoda is on the island. You need to go on a small taxi boat to visit the island, overcrowded, too many people.

Very good service !!