other amenities consist of a chinese eatery, a casual cafe, and a restaurant with skyline views, plus a serene spa, a gym and an airport shuttle (fee). modern suites feature living rooms, dining areas and whirlpool baths. in a high rise in the city centre, this refined hotel is 4 km from the sacred shwedagaon pagoda and 11 km from yangon international airport. all offer city or pagoda views. check in time: 2:00 pmcheck out time: 12:00 pm. warmly decorated rooms have flat screens, free wi fi and minibars, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities. a partially outdoor pool has an adjacent bar and is surrounded by colourful beanbags. kids age 11 and under stay at no extra cost with an adult Yangon International Airport 28 min
National Museum (6 min) Modern 5-story museum featuring exhibitions on Burmese history & culture, including folk art. Karaweik Palace (16 min) Ornate palace, home to traditional Myanmar lunch plates, a buffet dinner & nightly shows. Bogyoke Aung San Museum (13 min) Final residence of the founder of modern Myanmar, with exhibits on his life & personal possessions. Shwe Dagon Pagoda (7 min) Historic 99-m. Buddhist temple plated in gold, offering tours, a visitor center & an exhibit. Maha Bandula Park (16 min) Busy, grass-filled city park with an obelisk monument, fountains & adjacent food vendors. Kandawgyi Lake (13 min) 150-acre colonial-era reservoir with a park, paths for exercise & views of the Shwedagon Pagoda. Inya Lake (12 min) Tranquil, romantic lake with parks on the banks & a sailing club for sunset cruises & rowing. Botataung Pagoda (19 min) Landmark pagoda featuring a gilded central stupa & a reliquary with a strand of the Buddha's hair. Ngar Htat Gyi Pagoda (15 min) Airy temple gifted in 1558 by Prince Minyedeippa, featuring a 5-tiered pagoda & large Buddha statue. Yangon Zoo (10 min) Sizable zoological garden featuring mammals, birds & reptiles & a diverse array of plant species. Bogyoke Aung San Market (11 min) Lively bazaar in a multistory colonial building, with vendors selling antiques, jewelry, art & food. Sule Pagoda (15 min) Gilded, historic Buddhist pagoda with an ornate exterior & multiple shrines & statues. People's Park (16 min) Sprawling garden by the Shwe Dagon Pagoda, with eateries, a planetarium & an elephant fountain. Chauk Htat Kyi Pagoda (14 min) Well-known temple showcasing a 66-m. reclining Buddha, one of the country's largest statues. Yangon City Hall (15 min) Completed in 1936, this grand building with tiered roofs was designed by well-known architect U Tin. |