there's also a restaurant, as well as a spa area with soaking baths and a sauna. a 12 minute walk from pazundaung creek, this casual hotel on a bustling downtown street is 2 km from yangon central railway station and 5 km from the shwedagon pagoda. check in time: 2:00 pmcheck out time: 11:00 am. plain, simply furnished rooms feature free wi fi, flat screen tvs and minifridges, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. japanese or western style breakfast is included. upgraded rooms add desks and seating areas Yangon International Airport 42 min
Yangon City Hall (9 min) Completed in 1936, this grand building with tiered roofs was designed by well-known architect U Tin. Bogyoke Aung San Market (13 min) Lively bazaar in a multistory colonial building, with vendors selling antiques, jewelry, art & food. Karaweik Palace (12 min) Ornate palace, home to traditional Myanmar lunch plates, a buffet dinner & nightly shows. Chauk Htat Kyi Pagoda (19 min) Well-known temple showcasing a 66-m. reclining Buddha, one of the country's largest statues. Bogyoke Aung San Museum (15 min) Final residence of the founder of modern Myanmar, with exhibits on his life & personal possessions. Yangon Zoo (11 min) Sizable zoological garden featuring mammals, birds & reptiles & a diverse array of plant species. Inya Lake (25 min) Tranquil, romantic lake with parks on the banks & a sailing club for sunset cruises & rowing. National Museum (17 min) Modern 5-story museum featuring exhibitions on Burmese history & culture, including folk art. Ngar Htat Gyi Pagoda (17 min) Airy temple gifted in 1558 by Prince Minyedeippa, featuring a 5-tiered pagoda & large Buddha statue. People's Park (18 min) Sprawling garden by the Shwe Dagon Pagoda, with eateries, a planetarium & an elephant fountain. Kandawgyi Lake (10 min) 150-acre colonial-era reservoir with a park, paths for exercise & views of the Shwedagon Pagoda. Botataung Pagoda (14 min) Landmark pagoda featuring a gilded central stupa & a reliquary with a strand of the Buddha's hair. Maha Bandula Park (9 min) Busy, grass-filled city park with an obelisk monument, fountains & adjacent food vendors. Sule Pagoda (8 min) Gilded, historic Buddhist pagoda with an ornate exterior & multiple shrines & statues. Shwe Dagon Pagoda (15 min) Historic 99-m. Buddhist temple plated in gold, offering tours, a visitor center & an exhibit. |