set on a side street, this understated hotel is 4 km from myanmar gems museum, 7 km from the enduring shwedagon pagoda and a 6 minute walk from bauk htaw train station. a complimentary western breakfast buffet is served in a restaurant. check out time: 12:00 pm. room service is offered 24/7. the modest rooms provide free wi fi, flat screen tvs and minifridges, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities. parking is also available. kids age 9 and under stay in a family members room for no charge Yangon International Airport 29 min
Bogyoke Aung San Museum (14 min) Final residence of the founder of modern Myanmar, with exhibits on his life & personal possessions. Inya Lake (19 min) Tranquil, romantic lake with parks on the banks & a sailing club for sunset cruises & rowing. Maha Bandula Park (24 min) Busy, grass-filled city park with an obelisk monument, fountains & adjacent food vendors. Shwe Dagon Pagoda (20 min) Historic 99-m. Buddhist temple plated in gold, offering tours, a visitor center & an exhibit. Thiri Mingala Kabar Aye Pagoda (14 min) Golden Buddhist temple built in 1952 & surrounded by a circular platform & local vendors. Karaweik Palace (17 min) Ornate palace, home to traditional Myanmar lunch plates, a buffet dinner & nightly shows. Sule Pagoda (23 min) Gilded, historic Buddhist pagoda with an ornate exterior & multiple shrines & statues. Bogyoke Aung San Market (24 min) Lively bazaar in a multistory colonial building, with vendors selling antiques, jewelry, art & food. Chauk Htat Kyi Pagoda (12 min) Well-known temple showcasing a 66-m. reclining Buddha, one of the country's largest statues. Kandawgyi Lake (17 min) 150-acre colonial-era reservoir with a park, paths for exercise & views of the Shwedagon Pagoda. Yangon Zoo (18 min) Sizable zoological garden featuring mammals, birds & reptiles & a diverse array of plant species. Botataung Pagoda (25 min) Landmark pagoda featuring a gilded central stupa & a reliquary with a strand of the Buddha's hair. National Museum (24 min) Modern 5-story museum featuring exhibitions on Burmese history & culture, including folk art. Ngar Htat Gyi Pagoda (15 min) Airy temple gifted in 1558 by Prince Minyedeippa, featuring a 5-tiered pagoda & large Buddha statue. People's Park (21 min) Sprawling garden by the Shwe Dagon Pagoda, with eateries, a planetarium & an elephant fountain. |