each has tea and coffeemaking facilities, minifridges and kitchenettes, plus washer/dryers and seating areas. check out time: 12:00 pm. the relaxed, paired down rooms feature free wi fi, room service and satellite tv. in room breakfast and parking are free. set on a busy tree lined road, this casual hotel is 5 km from kandawgyi lake and a 2 minute walk from shwe gon taing bus stop. others have views of the city. some rooms add balconies, colourful accent walls or dining areas. kids age 11 and under stay at no charge. other amenities include a restaurant and a communal kitchen, plus a terrace Yangon International Airport 30 min
Bogyoke Aung San Market (12 min) Lively bazaar in a multistory colonial building, with vendors selling antiques, jewelry, art & food. Bogyoke Aung San Museum (6 min) Final residence of the founder of modern Myanmar, with exhibits on his life & personal possessions. Yangon Zoo (5 min) Sizable zoological garden featuring mammals, birds & reptiles & a diverse array of plant species. Sule Pagoda (11 min) Gilded, historic Buddhist pagoda with an ornate exterior & multiple shrines & statues. Shwe Dagon Pagoda (8 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. Maha Bandula Park (12 min) Busy, grass-filled city park with an obelisk monument, fountains & adjacent food vendors. Botataung Pagoda (16 min) Landmark pagoda featuring a gilded central stupa & a reliquary with a strand of the Buddha's hair. National Museum (11 min) Modern 5-story museum featuring exhibitions on Burmese history & culture, including folk art. Yangon City Hall (11 min) Completed in 1936, this grand building with tiered roofs was designed by well-known architect U Tin. People's Park (10 min) Sprawling garden by the Shwe Dagon Pagoda, with eateries, a planetarium & an elephant fountain. Kandawgyi Lake (9 min) 150-acre colonial-era reservoir with a park, paths for exercise & views of the Shwedagon Pagoda. Chauk Htat Kyi Pagoda (15 min) Well-known temple showcasing a 66-m. reclining Buddha, one of the country's largest statues. Inya Lake (14 min) Tranquil, romantic lake with parks on the banks & a sailing club for sunset cruises & rowing. Ngar Htat Gyi Pagoda (9 min) Airy temple gifted in 1558 by Prince Minyedeippa, featuring a 5-tiered pagoda & large Buddha statue. |