check in time: 2:00 pmcheck out time: 12:00 pm. there's a formal restaurant and a sophisticated bar. set in a british colonial building, this luxury all suite hotel dating from 1901 is 18 km from yangon international airport, a minute's walk from yangon river and 4 km from the gilded shwedagon pagoda. parking is complimentary, as is breakfast served in room or in a posh cafe. ritzy suites with high ceilings, teak floors and hand carved wood beds feature flat screen tvs, free wi fi, soaking tubs and sitting areas, plus minibars and 24 hour personal butlers. upgraded suites add river views and living rooms, and 1 also has a dining room and a complimentary minibar. room service is available Yangon International Airport 41 min
Yangon Zoo (10 min) Sizable zoological garden featuring mammals, birds & reptiles & a diverse array of plant species. Yangon City Hall (12 min) Completed in 1936, this grand building with tiered roofs was designed by well-known architect U Tin. Kandawgyi Lake (14 min) 150-acre colonial-era reservoir with a park, paths for exercise & views of the Shwedagon Pagoda. Inya Lake (24 min) Tranquil, romantic lake with parks on the banks & a sailing club for sunset cruises & rowing. National Museum (14 min) Modern 5-story museum featuring exhibitions on Burmese history & culture, including folk art. People's Park (17 min) Sprawling garden by the Shwe Dagon Pagoda, with eateries, a planetarium & an elephant fountain. Chauk Htat Kyi Pagoda (18 min) Well-known temple showcasing a 66-m. reclining Buddha, one of the country's largest statues. Bogyoke Aung San Museum (14 min) Final residence of the founder of modern Myanmar, with exhibits on his life & personal possessions. Ngar Htat Gyi Pagoda (16 min) Airy temple gifted in 1558 by Prince Minyedeippa, featuring a 5-tiered pagoda & large Buddha statue. Botataung Pagoda (15 min) Landmark pagoda featuring a gilded central stupa & a reliquary with a strand of the Buddha's hair. Bogyoke Aung San Market (11 min) Lively bazaar in a multistory colonial building, with vendors selling antiques, jewelry, art & food. Karaweik Palace (16 min) Ornate palace, home to traditional Myanmar lunch plates, a buffet dinner & nightly shows. Sule Pagoda (12 min) Gilded, historic Buddhist pagoda with an ornate exterior & multiple shrines & statues. Shwe Dagon Pagoda (14 min) Historic 99-m. Buddhist temple plated in gold, offering tours, a visitor center & an exhibit. Maha Bandula Park (9 min) Busy, grass-filled city park with an obelisk monument, fountains & adjacent food vendors. |