bright, streamlined rooms feature flat screen tvs, free wi fi, safes, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. there's an informal coffee shop/bar. airy upgraded rooms add sitting areas and work desks. a 5 minute walk from the sprawling bogyoke aung san market, this unfussy, modern hotel in the central business district is 2 km from the yangon central railway station and 3 km from the gilded shwedagon paya pagoda. check in time: 2:00 pmcheck out time: 12:00 pm Yangon International Airport 36 min
Maha Bandula Park (11 min) Busy, grass-filled city park with an obelisk monument, fountains & adjacent food vendors. Sule Pagoda (6 min) Gilded, historic Buddhist pagoda with an ornate exterior & multiple shrines & statues. Yangon City Hall (8 min) Completed in 1936, this grand building with tiered roofs was designed by well-known architect U Tin. Yangon Zoo (5 min) Sizable zoological garden featuring mammals, birds & reptiles & a diverse array of plant species. Inya Lake (19 min) Tranquil, romantic lake with parks on the banks & a sailing club for sunset cruises & rowing. Ngar Htat Gyi Pagoda (11 min) Airy temple gifted in 1558 by Prince Minyedeippa, featuring a 5-tiered pagoda & large Buddha statue. People's Park (12 min) Sprawling garden by the Shwe Dagon Pagoda, with eateries, a planetarium & an elephant fountain. Bogyoke Aung San Museum (9 min) Final residence of the founder of modern Myanmar, with exhibits on his life & personal possessions. Bogyoke Aung San Market (7 min) Lively bazaar in a multistory colonial building, with vendors selling antiques, jewelry, art & food. Kandawgyi Lake (8 min) 150-acre colonial-era reservoir with a park, paths for exercise & views of the Shwedagon Pagoda. National Museum (12 min) Modern 5-story museum featuring exhibitions on Burmese history & culture, including folk art. Botataung Pagoda (9 min) Landmark pagoda featuring a gilded central stupa & a reliquary with a strand of the Buddha's hair. Shwe Dagon Pagoda (9 min) Historic 99-m. Buddhist temple plated in gold, offering tours, a visitor center & an exhibit. Karaweik Palace (11 min) Ornate palace, home to traditional Myanmar lunch plates, a buffet dinner & nightly shows. Chauk Htat Kyi Pagoda (13 min) Well-known temple showcasing a 66-m. reclining Buddha, one of the country's largest statues. |