| check in time: 2:00 pmcheck out time: 12:00 pm. on 3 hectares of gardens facing inya lake, this upscale hotel with pagoda style architecture is 5 km from the gilded shwedagon pagoda and 10 km from yangon international airport. there's also an outdoor pool, a spa and a gym, as well as tennis courts. suites add separate living rooms, balconies, kitchenettes, and/or access to a lounge serving complimentary food and drinks. upgraded rooms provide butler service. dining options include international, chinese and italian restaurants, plus a lobby cocktail lounge. the 797 polished rooms feature free wi fi and flat screen tvs, plus minibars, and tea and coffeemaking facilities; some have lake views
Yangon International Airport 25 min
Kandawgyi Lake (14 min)
150-acre colonial-era reservoir with a park, paths for exercise & views of the Shwedagon Pagoda. Thiri Mingala Kabar Aye Pagoda (9 min)
Golden Buddhist temple built in 1952 & surrounded by a circular platform & local vendors. Inya Lake (12 min)
Tranquil, romantic lake with parks on the banks & a sailing club for sunset cruises & rowing. Yangon Zoo (11 min)
Sizable zoological garden featuring mammals, birds & reptiles & a diverse array of plant species. Bogyoke Aung San Market (17 min)
Lively bazaar in a multistory colonial building, with vendors selling antiques, jewelry, art & food. Botataung Pagoda (22 min)
Landmark pagoda featuring a gilded central stupa & a reliquary with a strand of the Buddha's hair. Chauk Htat Kyi Pagoda (9 min)
Well-known temple showcasing a 66-m. reclining Buddha, one of the country's largest statues. Karaweik Palace (16 min)
Ornate palace, home to traditional Myanmar lunch plates, a buffet dinner & nightly shows. People's Park (15 min)
Sprawling garden by the Shwe Dagon Pagoda, with eateries, a planetarium & an elephant fountain. Maha Bandula Park (17 min)
Busy, grass-filled city park with an obelisk monument, fountains & adjacent food vendors. Sule Pagoda (16 min)
Gilded, historic Buddhist pagoda with an ornate exterior & multiple shrines & statues. National Museum (16 min)
Modern 5-story museum featuring exhibitions on Burmese history & culture, including folk art. Bogyoke Aung San Museum (12 min)
Final residence of the founder of modern Myanmar, with exhibits on his life & personal possessions. Ngar Htat Gyi Pagoda (14 min)
Airy temple gifted in 1558 by Prince Minyedeippa, featuring a 5-tiered pagoda & large Buddha statue. Shwe Dagon Pagoda (13 min)
Historic 99-m. Buddhist temple plated in gold, offering tours, a visitor center & an exhibit. | 
