mixed gender dorms are also available. cozy, down to earth rooms with wood floors feature flat screen tvs, fans and shared bathrooms. on a leafy street, this unpretentious hotel is 19 km from yangon international airport, 4 km from bogyoke market and 6 km from the gilded shwedagon pagoda. check in time: 2:00 pmcheck out time: 12:00 pm. upgraded rooms add air conditioning and private facilities. complimentary amenities include breakfast and an airport shuttle. there's also a chinese restaurant with a terrace Yangon International Airport 45 min
Yangon City Hall (11 min) Completed in 1936, this grand building with tiered roofs was designed by well-known architect U Tin. Yangon Zoo (15 min) Sizable zoological garden featuring mammals, birds & reptiles & a diverse array of plant species. Ngar Htat Gyi Pagoda (20 min) Airy temple gifted in 1558 by Prince Minyedeippa, featuring a 5-tiered pagoda & large Buddha statue. Botataung Pagoda (17 min) Landmark pagoda featuring a gilded central stupa & a reliquary with a strand of the Buddha's hair. Maha Bandula Park (12 min) Busy, grass-filled city park with an obelisk monument, fountains & adjacent food vendors. National Museum (20 min) Modern 5-story museum featuring exhibitions on Burmese history & culture, including folk art. Chauk Htat Kyi Pagoda (21 min) Well-known temple showcasing a 66-m. reclining Buddha, one of the country's largest statues. People's Park (21 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. Bogyoke Aung San Market (17 min) Lively bazaar in a multistory colonial building, with vendors selling antiques, jewelry, art & food. Inya Lake (29 min) Tranquil, romantic lake with parks on the banks & a sailing club for sunset cruises & rowing. Bogyoke Aung San Museum (17 min) Final residence of the founder of modern Myanmar, with exhibits on his life & personal possessions. 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. Sule Pagoda (11 min) Gilded, historic Buddhist pagoda with an ornate exterior & multiple shrines & statues. |