Yangon International Airport 8 min
Bogyoke Aung San Museum (38 min) Final residence of the founder of modern Myanmar, with exhibits on his life & personal possessions. Yangon Zoo (37 min) Sizable zoological garden featuring mammals, birds & reptiles & a diverse array of plant species. Kandawgyi Lake (40 min) 150-acre colonial-era reservoir with a park, paths for exercise & views of the Shwedagon Pagoda. Thiri Mingala Kabar Aye Pagoda (22 min) Golden Buddhist temple built in 1952 & surrounded by a circular platform & local vendors. Karaweik Palace (42 min) Ornate palace, home to traditional Myanmar lunch plates, a buffet dinner & nightly shows. Chauk Htat Kyi Pagoda (35 min) Well-known temple showcasing a 66-m. reclining Buddha, one of the country's largest statues. Botataung Pagoda (48 min) Landmark pagoda featuring a gilded central stupa & a reliquary with a strand of the Buddha's hair. Maha Bandula Park (44 min) Busy, grass-filled city park with an obelisk monument, fountains & adjacent food vendors. Ngar Htat Gyi Pagoda (40 min) Airy temple gifted in 1558 by Prince Minyedeippa, featuring a 5-tiered pagoda & large Buddha statue. Inya Lake (28 min) Tranquil, romantic lake with parks on the banks & a sailing club for sunset cruises & rowing. Sule Pagoda (43 min) Gilded, historic Buddhist pagoda with an ornate exterior & multiple shrines & statues. National Museum (39 min) Modern 5-story museum featuring exhibitions on Burmese history & culture, including folk art. Htauk Kyant War Memorial Cemetery (19 min) Monumental burial site & memorial for British Commonwealth military who died here during WWII. Shwe Dagon Pagoda (39 min) Historic 99-m. Buddhist temple plated in gold, offering tours, a visitor center & an exhibit. Bogyoke Aung San Market (43 min) Lively bazaar in a multistory colonial building, with vendors selling antiques, jewelry, art & food. |