other amenities include a low key restaurant, plus a bar with billiard tables. check in time: 2:00 pmcheck out time: 12:00 pm. this unpretentious hotel is set across the road from the bago river. parking is free. the botataung pagoda is 5 km away, and the bustling bogyoke market is 8 km away. there's also a simple spa. casual rooms offer free wi fi, air conditioning and flat screen tvs, as well as minifridges and kettles Yangon International Airport 45 min
Kandawgyi Lake (13 min) 150-acre colonial-era reservoir with a park, paths for exercise & views of the Shwedagon Pagoda. Botataung Pagoda (11 min) Landmark pagoda featuring a gilded central stupa & a reliquary with a strand of the Buddha's hair. Yangon Zoo (16 min) Sizable zoological garden featuring mammals, birds & reptiles & a diverse array of plant species. Yangon City Hall (16 min) Completed in 1936, this grand building with tiered roofs was designed by well-known architect U Tin. Chauk Htat Kyi Pagoda (21 min) Well-known temple showcasing a 66-m. reclining Buddha, one of the country's largest statues. National Museum (21 min) Modern 5-story museum featuring exhibitions on Burmese history & culture, including folk art. Inya Lake (29 min) Tranquil, romantic lake with parks on the banks & a sailing club for sunset cruises & rowing. Karaweik Palace (14 min) Ornate palace, home to traditional Myanmar lunch plates, a buffet dinner & nightly shows. Shwe Dagon Pagoda (18 min) Historic 99-m. Buddhist temple plated in gold, offering tours, a visitor center & an exhibit. People's Park (22 min) Sprawling garden by the Shwe Dagon Pagoda, with eateries, a planetarium & an elephant fountain. Maha Bandula Park (16 min) Busy, grass-filled city park with an obelisk monument, fountains & adjacent food vendors. Ngar Htat Gyi Pagoda (20 min) Airy temple gifted in 1558 by Prince Minyedeippa, featuring a 5-tiered pagoda & large Buddha statue. Sule Pagoda (15 min) Gilded, historic Buddhist pagoda with an ornate exterior & multiple shrines & statues. Bogyoke Aung San Market (21 min) Lively bazaar in a multistory colonial building, with vendors selling antiques, jewelry, art & food. Bogyoke Aung San Museum (16 min) Final residence of the founder of modern Myanmar, with exhibits on his life & personal possessions. |