a 15 minute walk from parami railway station, this informal hotel in an imposing building with a portico is a 9 minute walk from kaba aye pagoda, a golden buddhist temple, and 4 km from inya lake. breakfast is complimentary. check in time: 2:00 pmcheck out time: 12:00 pm. the airy, relaxed rooms come with private bathrooms, flat screen tvs and minifridges, as well as safes, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and free wi fi. other amenities include an informal restaurant and a gym Yangon International Airport 19 min
Kandawgyi Lake (20 min) 150-acre colonial-era reservoir with a park, paths for exercise & views of the Shwedagon Pagoda. Bogyoke Aung San Market (23 min) Lively bazaar in a multistory colonial building, with vendors selling antiques, jewelry, art & food. Chauk Htat Kyi Pagoda (15 min) Well-known temple showcasing a 66-m. reclining Buddha, one of the country's largest statues. Yangon Zoo (17 min) Sizable zoological garden featuring mammals, birds & reptiles & a diverse array of plant species. Ngar Htat Gyi Pagoda (20 min) Airy temple gifted in 1558 by Prince Minyedeippa, featuring a 5-tiered pagoda & large Buddha statue. Shwe Dagon Pagoda (19 min) Historic 99-m. Buddhist temple plated in gold, offering tours, a visitor center & an exhibit. Thiri Mingala Kabar Aye Pagoda (9 min) Golden Buddhist temple built in 1952 & surrounded by a circular platform & local vendors. Maha Bandula Park (23 min) Busy, grass-filled city park with an obelisk monument, fountains & adjacent food vendors. National Museum (22 min) Modern 5-story museum featuring exhibitions on Burmese history & culture, including folk art. Inya Lake (12 min) Tranquil, romantic lake with parks on the banks & a sailing club for sunset cruises & rowing. Karaweik Palace (22 min) Ornate palace, home to traditional Myanmar lunch plates, a buffet dinner & nightly shows. Botataung Pagoda (28 min) Landmark pagoda featuring a gilded central stupa & a reliquary with a strand of the Buddha's hair. Bogyoke Aung San Museum (18 min) Final residence of the founder of modern Myanmar, with exhibits on his life & personal possessions. Sule Pagoda (22 min) Gilded, historic Buddhist pagoda with an ornate exterior & multiple shrines & statues. People's Park (21 min) Sprawling garden by the Shwe Dagon Pagoda, with eateries, a planetarium & an elephant fountain. |