other amenities include a bar, and a relaxed restaurant with an international menu. upgraded rooms add sofabeds and sitting areas. on a major city street in vibrant ahlone township, this laid back hotel in a tower is 3 km from the golden buddhist temple, shwedagon pagoda, 2 km from national museum of myanmar and 13 km from yangon international airport. check in time: 2:00 pm. the low key rooms feature free wi fi, flat screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities, plus safes and minifridges. parking is complimentary Yangon International Airport 28 min
Chauk Htat Kyi Pagoda (13 min) Well-known temple showcasing a 66-m. reclining Buddha, one of the country's largest statues. Maha Bandula Park (16 min) Busy, grass-filled city park with an obelisk monument, fountains & adjacent food vendors. Yangon Zoo (10 min) Sizable zoological garden featuring mammals, birds & reptiles & a diverse array of plant species. Bogyoke Aung San Museum (13 min) Final residence of the founder of modern Myanmar, with exhibits on his life & personal possessions. Bogyoke Aung San Market (11 min) Lively bazaar in a multistory colonial building, with vendors selling antiques, jewelry, art & food. Botataung Pagoda (20 min) Landmark pagoda featuring a gilded central stupa & a reliquary with a strand of the Buddha's hair. Inya Lake (11 min) Tranquil, romantic lake with parks on the banks & a sailing club for sunset cruises & rowing. Yangon City Hall (15 min) Completed in 1936, this grand building with tiered roofs was designed by well-known architect U Tin. Sule Pagoda (15 min) Gilded, historic Buddhist pagoda with an ornate exterior & multiple shrines & statues. Ngar Htat Gyi Pagoda (16 min) Airy temple gifted in 1558 by Prince Minyedeippa, featuring a 5-tiered pagoda & large Buddha statue. Shwe Dagon Pagoda (7 min) Historic 99-m. Buddhist temple plated in gold, offering tours, a visitor center & an exhibit. National Museum (7 min) Modern 5-story museum featuring exhibitions on Burmese history & culture, including folk art. People's Park (12 min) Sprawling garden by the Shwe Dagon Pagoda, with eateries, a planetarium & an elephant fountain. Kandawgyi Lake (13 min) 150-acre colonial-era reservoir with a park, paths for exercise & views of the Shwedagon Pagoda. Karaweik Palace (16 min) Ornate palace, home to traditional Myanmar lunch plates, a buffet dinner & nightly shows. |