the unassuming rooms come with free wi fi, flat screen tvs and minibars, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. breakfast is complimentary. other amenities include a bar, an informal restaurant and a cafe, as well as a courtyard. room service is available 24/7. on a major thoroughfare and next to a shopping mall, this relaxed hotel is 2 km from han thar waddy train station, 4 km from the shwedagon pagoda and 6 km from kandawgyi lake. check in time: 2:00 pmcheck out time: 12:00 pm Yangon International Airport 25 min
Inya Lake (9 min) Tranquil, romantic lake with parks on the banks & a sailing club for sunset cruises & rowing. Karaweik Palace (17 min) Ornate palace, home to traditional Myanmar lunch plates, a buffet dinner & nightly shows. Yangon Zoo (11 min) Sizable zoological garden featuring mammals, birds & reptiles & a diverse array of plant species. Botataung Pagoda (21 min) Landmark pagoda featuring a gilded central stupa & a reliquary with a strand of the Buddha's hair. National Museum (8 min) Modern 5-story museum featuring exhibitions on Burmese history & culture, including folk art. Bogyoke Aung San Market (12 min) Lively bazaar in a multistory colonial building, with vendors selling antiques, jewelry, art & food. Thiri Mingala Kabar Aye Pagoda (19 min) Golden Buddhist temple built in 1952 & surrounded by a circular platform & local vendors. Shwe Dagon Pagoda (8 min) Historic 99-m. Buddhist temple plated in gold, offering tours, a visitor center & an exhibit. 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. Bogyoke Aung San Museum (14 min) Final residence of the founder of modern Myanmar, with exhibits on his life & personal possessions. Chauk Htat Kyi Pagoda (14 min) Well-known temple showcasing a 66-m. reclining Buddha, one of the country's largest statues. Kandawgyi Lake (14 min) 150-acre colonial-era reservoir with a park, paths for exercise & views of the Shwedagon Pagoda. People's Park (7 min) Sprawling garden by the Shwe Dagon Pagoda, with eateries, a planetarium & an elephant fountain. Ngar Htat Gyi Pagoda (17 min) Airy temple gifted in 1558 by Prince Minyedeippa, featuring a 5-tiered pagoda & large Buddha statue. |