upgraded rooms have lake views; suites add sitting/dining areas. a rooftop bar with lake views features regular live music. a 13 minute walk from inya lake, this informal hotel on a street lined with casual eateries is 6 km from the shwedagon pagoda, a gold plated buddhist temple. check in time: 2:00 pmcheck out time: 12:00 pm. room service is offered 24/7. there's an unpretentious international restaurant. yangon international airport is 9 km away. breakfast is available. understated rooms come with flat screen tvs, minibars and wi fi, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities Yangon International Airport 21 min
Yangon Zoo (15 min) Sizable zoological garden featuring mammals, birds & reptiles & a diverse array of plant species. Karaweik Palace (21 min) Ornate palace, home to traditional Myanmar lunch plates, a buffet dinner & nightly shows. Thiri Mingala Kabar Aye Pagoda (14 min) Golden Buddhist temple built in 1952 & surrounded by a circular platform & local vendors. Sule Pagoda (20 min) Gilded, historic Buddhist pagoda with an ornate exterior & multiple shrines & statues. Chauk Htat Kyi Pagoda (14 min) Well-known temple showcasing a 66-m. reclining Buddha, one of the country's largest statues. Inya Lake (13 min) Tranquil, romantic lake with parks on the banks & a sailing club for sunset cruises & rowing. Bogyoke Aung San Market (16 min) Lively bazaar in a multistory colonial building, with vendors selling antiques, jewelry, art & food. Bogyoke Aung San Museum (18 min) Final residence of the founder of modern Myanmar, with exhibits on his life & personal possessions. People's Park (11 min) Sprawling garden by the Shwe Dagon Pagoda, with eateries, a planetarium & an elephant fountain. Shwe Dagon Pagoda (13 min) Historic 99-m. Buddhist temple plated in gold, offering tours, a visitor center & an exhibit. Botataung Pagoda (25 min) Landmark pagoda featuring a gilded central stupa & a reliquary with a strand of the Buddha's hair. Maha Bandula Park (21 min) Busy, grass-filled city park with an obelisk monument, fountains & adjacent food vendors. National Museum (12 min) Modern 5-story museum featuring exhibitions on Burmese history & culture, including folk art. Kandawgyi Lake (18 min) 150-acre colonial-era reservoir with a park, paths for exercise & views of the Shwedagon Pagoda. Ngar Htat Gyi Pagoda (20 min) Airy temple gifted in 1558 by Prince Minyedeippa, featuring a 5-tiered pagoda & large Buddha statue. |