Yangon International Airport 25 min
Kandawgyi Lake (17 min) 150-acre colonial-era reservoir with a park, paths for exercise & views of the Shwedagon Pagoda. Karaweik Palace (19 min) Ornate palace, home to traditional Myanmar lunch plates, a buffet dinner & nightly shows. Sule Pagoda (19 min) Gilded, historic Buddhist pagoda with an ornate exterior & multiple shrines & statues. People's Park (10 min) Sprawling garden by the Shwe Dagon Pagoda, with eateries, a planetarium & an elephant fountain. Chauk Htat Kyi Pagoda (16 min) Well-known temple showcasing a 66-m. reclining Buddha, one of the country's largest statues. Bogyoke Aung San Museum (17 min) Final residence of the founder of modern Myanmar, with exhibits on his life & personal possessions. Thiri Mingala Kabar Aye Pagoda (18 min) Golden Buddhist temple built in 1952 & surrounded by a circular platform & local vendors. National Museum (11 min) Modern 5-story museum featuring exhibitions on Burmese history & culture, including folk art. Maha Bandula Park (20 min) Busy, grass-filled city park with an obelisk monument, fountains & adjacent food vendors. Shwe Dagon Pagoda (11 min) Historic 99-m. Buddhist temple plated in gold, offering tours, a visitor center & an exhibit. Botataung Pagoda (23 min) Landmark pagoda featuring a gilded central stupa & a reliquary with a strand of the Buddha's hair. Bogyoke Aung San Market (15 min) Lively bazaar in a multistory colonial building, with vendors selling antiques, jewelry, art & food. Ngar Htat Gyi Pagoda (19 min) Airy temple gifted in 1558 by Prince Minyedeippa, featuring a 5-tiered pagoda & large Buddha statue. Inya Lake (8 min) Tranquil, romantic lake with parks on the banks & a sailing club for sunset cruises & rowing. Yangon Zoo (13 min) Sizable zoological garden featuring mammals, birds & reptiles & a diverse array of plant species. |