Yangon

Yangon Overview

Yangon is located at about 30 km from the sea in the fertile delta of southern Myanmar, on the banks of the Yangon River. The city is practically a jungle. Yangon is Myanmar’s largest city, with beautiful colonial style buildings and colorful markets in the street.

Get In

  • By plane to Yangon International Airport (RGN), located 30 minutes north of the city centre
  • By train
  • By boat
  • By bus

Get around

  • By taxi
  • By train
  • By trishaw
  • By bus
  • By boat
  • On foot
  • By bicycle

See & Do

  • Shwedagon Pagoda
  • Sule Pagoda
  • Botataung Pagoda (Buddha hairs)
  • Chauktatgyi Pagoda (Reclining Buddha)
  • Balloon ride over Yangon
  • Saint Mary’s Cathedral
  • Holy Trinity Cathedral
  • Inya Lake
  • Kandawgyi Lake
  • Aung San’s House
  • Martyrs’ Mausoleum
  • National Museum
  • Strand Hotel
  • The circular train
  • Yangon Station
  • Dallah Ferry
  • Food market
  • Karaweik Palace
  • Cultural buffet Dinner-Shows at the National Theatre
  • Chinatown
  • Bogyoke Aung San market (Scott Market)
  • Kyaiktiyo (Golden Rock)
  • Twante: Shwesandaw Pagoda, Oh-Bo pottery sheds

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