check in time: 2:00 pmcheck out time: 12:00 pm. polished rooms feature wi fi, flat screen tvs and living areas, as well as minifridges, coffeemakers, and balconies with golf course views. breakfast is available, as is meeting and event space. suites, some bi level, add separate living rooms. on the grounds of the pun hlaing golf estate, this upscale hotel is 16 km from the shwedagon pagoda, a gilded buddhist temple, and 14 km from yangon international airport. amenities include a chic restaurant, a bar and a cigar lounge, plus an outdoor pool, a gym, a spa and access to an 18 hole golf course Yangon International Airport 29 min
Inya Lake (27 min) Tranquil, romantic lake with parks on the banks & a sailing club for sunset cruises & rowing. People's Park (34 min) Sprawling garden by the Shwe Dagon Pagoda, with eateries, a planetarium & an elephant fountain. Kandawgyi Lake (41 min) 150-acre colonial-era reservoir with a park, paths for exercise & views of the Shwedagon Pagoda. Maha Bandula Park (43 min) Busy, grass-filled city park with an obelisk monument, fountains & adjacent food vendors. Thiri Mingala Kabar Aye Pagoda (30 min) Golden Buddhist temple built in 1952 & surrounded by a circular platform & local vendors. Ngar Htat Gyi Pagoda (44 min) Airy temple gifted in 1558 by Prince Minyedeippa, featuring a 5-tiered pagoda & large Buddha statue. Karaweik Palace (44 min) Ornate palace, home to traditional Myanmar lunch plates, a buffet dinner & nightly shows. Sule Pagoda (42 min) Gilded, historic Buddhist pagoda with an ornate exterior & multiple shrines & statues. National Museum (35 min) Modern 5-story museum featuring exhibitions on Burmese history & culture, including folk art. Botataung Pagoda (43 min) Landmark pagoda featuring a gilded central stupa & a reliquary with a strand of the Buddha's hair. Shwe Dagon Pagoda (36 min) Historic 99-m. Buddhist temple plated in gold, offering tours, a visitor center & an exhibit. Bogyoke Aung San Market (39 min) Lively bazaar in a multistory colonial building, with vendors selling antiques, jewelry, art & food. Bogyoke Aung San Museum (41 min) Final residence of the founder of modern Myanmar, with exhibits on his life & personal possessions. Chauk Htat Kyi Pagoda (40 min) Well-known temple showcasing a 66-m. reclining Buddha, one of the country's largest statues. Yangon Zoo (38 min) Sizable zoological garden featuring mammals, birds & reptiles & a diverse array of plant species. |