breakfast and an airport shuttle can be arranged. the relaxed rooms with simple furnishings feature free wi fi, flat screen tvs and minibars, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities, as well as safes. this understated hotel is 4 km from inya lake and 8 km from the yangon international airport. room service is available. the shwedagon pagoda is 9 km away. parking is complimentary. check in time: 2:00 pm Yangon International Airport 15 min
Kandawgyi Lake (31 min) 150-acre colonial-era reservoir with a park, paths for exercise & views of the Shwedagon Pagoda. Bogyoke Aung San Market (29 min) Lively bazaar in a multistory colonial building, with vendors selling antiques, jewelry, art & food. Karaweik Palace (33 min) Ornate palace, home to traditional Myanmar lunch plates, a buffet dinner & nightly shows. National Museum (25 min) Modern 5-story museum featuring exhibitions on Burmese history & culture, including folk art. Thiri Mingala Kabar Aye Pagoda (19 min) Golden Buddhist temple built in 1952 & surrounded by a circular platform & local vendors. Yangon Zoo (27 min) Sizable zoological garden featuring mammals, birds & reptiles & a diverse array of plant species. Ngar Htat Gyi Pagoda (33 min) Airy temple gifted in 1558 by Prince Minyedeippa, featuring a 5-tiered pagoda & large Buddha statue. Bogyoke Aung San Museum (30 min) Final residence of the founder of modern Myanmar, with exhibits on his life & personal possessions. Inya Lake (13 min) Tranquil, romantic lake with parks on the banks & a sailing club for sunset cruises & rowing. Chauk Htat Kyi Pagoda (26 min) Well-known temple showcasing a 66-m. reclining Buddha, one of the country's largest statues. Sule Pagoda (33 min) Gilded, historic Buddhist pagoda with an ornate exterior & multiple shrines & statues. Maha Bandula Park (34 min) Busy, grass-filled city park with an obelisk monument, fountains & adjacent food vendors. Botataung Pagoda (34 min) Landmark pagoda featuring a gilded central stupa & a reliquary with a strand of the Buddha's hair. People's Park (24 min) Sprawling garden by the Shwe Dagon Pagoda, with eateries, a planetarium & an elephant fountain. Shwe Dagon Pagoda (25 min) Historic 99-m. Buddhist temple plated in gold, offering tours, a visitor center & an exhibit. |