other amenities include a warm, open air restaurant, which serves french dishes, as well as a bar, a library, and a garden with outdoor seating. breakfast is complimentary. the 10 simply furnished rooms offer free wi fi, tea and coffeemaking equipment, and en suite, shower only bathrooms; some feature private terraces. check in time: 1:00 pmcheck out time: 11:00 am. airport transfers are available (fee). surrounded by lush gardens and palm trees, this relaxed guesthouse in the golden valley area is 3 km from shwedagon pagoda, 5 km from inya lake and 12 km from the yangon international airport Yangon International Airport 27 min
Yangon Zoo (9 min) Sizable zoological garden featuring mammals, birds & reptiles & a diverse array of plant species. Bogyoke Aung San Market (13 min) Lively bazaar in a multistory colonial building, with vendors selling antiques, jewelry, art & food. Inya Lake (11 min) Tranquil, romantic lake with parks on the banks & a sailing club for sunset cruises & rowing. National Museum (12 min) Modern 5-story museum featuring exhibitions on Burmese history & culture, including folk art. Karaweik Palace (14 min) Ornate palace, home to traditional Myanmar lunch plates, a buffet dinner & nightly shows. Botataung Pagoda (20 min) Landmark pagoda featuring a gilded central stupa & a reliquary with a strand of the Buddha's hair. Sule Pagoda (14 min) Gilded, historic Buddhist pagoda with an ornate exterior & multiple shrines & statues. Maha Bandula Park (15 min) Busy, grass-filled city park with an obelisk monument, fountains & adjacent food vendors. Chauk Htat Kyi Pagoda (7 min) Well-known temple showcasing a 66-m. reclining Buddha, one of the country's largest statues. Kandawgyi Lake (12 min) 150-acre colonial-era reservoir with a park, paths for exercise & views of the Shwedagon Pagoda. Thiri Mingala Kabar Aye Pagoda (15 min) Golden Buddhist temple built in 1952 & surrounded by a circular platform & local vendors. Shwe Dagon Pagoda (9 min) Historic 99-m. Buddhist temple plated in gold, offering tours, a visitor center & an exhibit. Ngar Htat Gyi Pagoda (12 min) Airy temple gifted in 1558 by Prince Minyedeippa, featuring a 5-tiered pagoda & large Buddha statue. People's Park (9 min) Sprawling garden by the Shwe Dagon Pagoda, with eateries, a planetarium & an elephant fountain. Bogyoke Aung San Museum (10 min) Final residence of the founder of modern Myanmar, with exhibits on his life & personal possessions. |