Explore Yangon

Shwedagon pagoda is the most famous pagoda in Myanmar and it is the holiest place for Myanmar Buddhist people in Myanmar. There are many religious activities there and it is a show window for tourist to see Myanmar tradition, culture and Buddhist tradition. There are so many pagodas, prayers hall, shrine and pavilions on the pagoda complex.

Chauk Htat Gyi recling Buddha is the one of the gracious and reverted pagoda in Yangon. It is 65 meters long Buddha Status and it has hand made glass eyes. The entire Buddha Status is covered with gold.

Sule Pagoda is 2600 years old pagoda and it is located in the center of the city where there are a lot of activities on going.Everyday there are many pilgrims on the pagoda. Tourists will see how Buddhism influence daily lives of Myanmar Buddhist people by watching people who are praying, meditating, offering things or doing some volunteer work for the pagoda.

Bogyoke market is a whole sale and retail market where people can buy different stuff coming from all over Myanmar such as silk, cotton, hand woven fabric, handicrafts,painting, souvenir,gem and jewellery.

Walk in the Kandawgyi garden for a few minutes to take picture of Karaweik barge.

is near Sule Pagoda and it will take 45 minutes. Tourists can see colonial building a long the way and would be able to learn history of Myanmar during colonial period and the second world war.

Inya lake is very beautiful lake which is near Yangon university. Inya lake and Yangon university are very important in Myanmar history in every decade to gain independence and democracy. Walking Inya lake and Yangon university campus will give another window to tourists to see and know about Myanmar.

China Town in Yangon is very busy in the late afternoon with a lot of food stalls and street side vegetable vendors. There are many draft beer bar and barbecue restaurants. It is a ideal place for tourists who like to watch local people and eat out door.