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Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: MMK
- Languages: Burmese, English, Chinese, Hindi
- Climate: Tropical monsoon
- Timezone: Asia/Yangon
- Population: Approximately 7.4 million people
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit is during the dry season from November to February.
- Visa Requirements Visitors to Yangon generally require a visa to enter Myanmar. Citizens from some countries can obtain a visa on arrival or apply for an e-visa online before travel. US, EU, and UK citizens typically need to apply for an e-visa or obtain a visa in advance from a Myanmar embassy or consulate. Visa-free entry is limited to a few neighboring countries. Travelers should have a valid passport, a completed visa application, and proof of onward travel.
About Yangon
Yangon, the largest city in Myanmar, is a vibrant blend of colonial charm, rich history, and spiritual heritage. Known for its impressive pagodas, bustling markets, and tree-lined streets, Yangon offers visitors a unique glimpse into Burmese culture and daily life. The city’s crown jewel is the Shwedagon Pagoda, a stunning golden stupa that dominates the skyline and serves as a major pilgrimage site. Yangon’s colonial architecture reflects its past under British rule, adding to the city’s eclectic character. Visitors can explore lively street markets, sample diverse local cuisine, and experience warm Burmese hospitality. Despite rapid modernization, Yangon retains a laid-back atmosphere that invites travelers to slow down and soak in its timeless beauty. Its mix of tradition and progress makes Yangon a compelling destination for cultural explorers and curious adventurers alike.
Top Attractions
1. Shwedagon Pagoda – A magnificent golden Buddhist stupa, considered the most sacred site in Myanmar. 2. Sule Pagoda – A historic pagoda located in the city center, surrounded by colonial-era buildings. 3. Kandawgyi Lake – A scenic lake with walking paths, gardens, and views of the Shwedagon Pagoda. 4. Bogyoke Aung San Market – A bustling market offering local crafts, jewelry, textiles, and street food. 5. Yangon Circular Train – A unique train ride around the city’s outskirts, providing insight into local life.
Popular Activities
Visitors to Yangon can enjoy cultural tours of ancient pagodas and colonial architecture, explore vibrant street markets, and take part in traditional Burmese cooking classes. The Yangon Circular Train offers a fascinating journey through suburban neighborhoods. For nature lovers, relaxing walks around Kandawgyi Lake or visits to nearby parks provide peaceful escapes. Nightlife includes local bars and cafes where travelers can mingle with locals. Photography enthusiasts will find endless opportunities capturing the city’s colorful street scenes and spiritual landmarks.
Yangon Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Myanmar
- Duration Range: Visitors to Yangon can enjoy cultural tours of ancient pagodas and colonial architecture, explore vibrant street markets, and take part in traditional Burmese cooking classes. The Yangon Circular Train offers a fascinating journey through suburban neighborhoods. For nature lovers, relaxing walks around Kandawgyi Lake or visits to nearby parks provide peaceful escapes. Nightlife includes local bars and cafes where travelers can mingle with locals. Photography enthusiasts will find endless opportunities capturing the city’s colorful street scenes and spiritual landmarks.
- Group Size: Small groups (up to 15 people)
- Difficulty Level: All Comfort Levels
- Recommended For: The best time to visit is during the dry season from November to February. Pack lightweight clothing, sun protection, and comfortable walking shoes. Respect local customs by dressing modestly when visiting religious sites. Carry some cash as card acceptance is limited outside major hotels. Stay hydrated and be cautious with street food if you have a sensitive stomach. Learning a few basic Burmese phrases can enhance interactions. Always keep an eye on belongings in crowded areas.
Average Tour Price: $65
Lowest Price Tour: $45
Highest Price Tour: $180
153 Available Tour Excursions in Yangon
Breakfast is a fascinating time of day in Yangon and some of the best food is found street side in the morning hours. Get your day started the local way and explore stunning neighborhoods, brimming with vendors and exotic street markets. Price includes all your food and a passionate and knowledgeable guide.
Price: $36.08
Duration: 3 hours
Our walking tour of Yangon teases out the stories and secrets of a city with a turbulent history. As well as visiting the Secretariat and the principal colonial buildings in downtown Yangon, our guide will take you to lesser known and lesser frequented locations which nonetheless have stories to tell. This walking tour looks at the growth of Yangon from a small Mon village to a multicultural hub. This tour will dive into how visitors from the east and the west have contributed to Yangon's rich tapestry. We will enter teashops and temples, shake hands with the city's residents and think about what the future has in store for this remarkable metropolis.
Price: $35.00
Duration: 2 hours
This one day Yangon city tour takes you to the best sites of the former capital of Myanmar. So far, the most exciting place in the country offers myriads of things to do, see, and taste. Start in the city center, you will have a chance to capture the stunning British colonial-style on impressive buildings dating back to the late 19th century. Then, discover the collection of Burmese art, history, and culture in the National Museum. Tired a bit after a long day sightseeing? An opportunity to savor Burmese food in a golden barge will truly fulfill your empty stomach! Finally, let your soul blending with the calmness of the most Shwedagon in the twilight and leave all the stress behind.
Price: $129.00
Duration: 8 hours
If you are new to Yangon, come here without a map. Our passionate local EXPERTS are willing to show you around in the downtown areas of Yangon. You will be amazed by the histories, story, local life, and cultures of Yangon. Also, we focus on local experiences rather than the buildings. We connect locals and travelers in a meaningful way through inclusive tourism.
Price: $35.00
Duration: 2 hours
You are welcomed by a local tour guide at your hotel or Airport. Sightseeing starts with the "Yangon Colonial Buildings and city Center". Heading to “Chauk-Htat-Gyi Buddha Temple”, to see a huge reclining Buddha Image. Continue to visit the "National Museum" environment for culture, religion and history of Myanmar. Priceless ancient artefacts, works of art and historic memorabilia are on display in 14 halls on four stores buildings. Lunch with a delicious local meal. Continue to "Bogyoke Aung San Market(close Monday)". After that, will visit the “Kandawgyi (well-known with royal lake)” .Karaweik Hall to marvel at the uniquely decorated “hamsa-bird-shaped” floating barge on Kandawgyi (Royal) Lake. After that, visit to Complete your first day in Myanmar with an extended visit to one of the world's most spectacular monuments, the "Shwedagon Pagoda", its golden stupa is the 'heart' of Myanmar. Enjoy the sunset at Pagoda. Drive back to the hotel and end the tour.
Price: $80.00
Duration: 8 hours
Visit Bago, an important 15th-century Mon Kingdom site, on a full-day tour from Yangon. A guide will show you popular landmarks and attractions, including the Kyakhat Wine Monastery, the Shwemawdaw Pagoda and the Reclining Buddha of Shwethel.
Price: $138.47
Duration: 8 hours
# Get an insider’s taste of life in Yangon’s vibrant historic downtown # Astonished by the old architecture # Photographs of colonial-era structures in Relics of Rangoon
Price: $25.00
Duration: 2 hours
Overview We believe our customer's delight is the pinnacle of success in everything we do. Therefore, our voyages are unique to others, where we provide more. In this trip, you will be able to explore the downtown of Yangon and magnificent Shwedagon pagoda. Not only that, you will be able to meet and experience the lives of local people by taking ferry to & from Dalah. Highlights Discover the historical background and the finest architecture of Yangon colonial building Interact with local people during visit to Shwedagon Pagoda and in the downtown area.
Price: $116.35
Duration: 10 hours
Cooking when you’re travelling is going to be a great memory of the vacation in Myanmar. We creatively design for you to experience our insightful culture, foods and lifestyle of Myanmar people. It must be a great local cooking experience when you’re travelling to the other part of the world. At the same time get to know how the people here eat daily, what kind of foods they like to eat and cook at home. A great chance to know more about Burmese people, their foods and culture. It can be very exciting for you and really interactive half day tour program for a day in Yangon.
Price: $64.62
Duration: 5-6 hours
The Golden Rock is one of the most famous places to visit in Myanmar, we offer an affordable day-tour from Yangon to Golden Rock! The day return trip to the Golden Rock near Kyaikhtiyo is one of the most revered pilgrimage sites for Myanmar Buddhists. The gold-leaf-covered boulder is said to maintain its balance thanks to a single hair of the Buddha being enshrined inside the pagoda. From the pagoda, you can observe the pilgrims devout in prayers or applying gold leaf to the boulder, while enjoying a spectacular view of the valley below.
Price: $233.34
Duration: 10-12 hours
Explore two main famous attractions regions such as Bagan and Inle Lake in 4 nights and 5 days. Bagan, the heart of archaeological zone offers convenient access to some of the world's most magnificent temples. Enjoy Bagan temples sunrise and sunset from Ayeyarwaddy River. Explore Innthar villages around Inle lake and visit ancient ruined temples, floating villages, gardens and tasting wine in Vine yard. Tour includes domestic flight between Yangon, Bagan and Inle Lake.and all transferred are private air-conditioned sedan car.
Price: $897.44
Duration: 120 hours
Our shopping tours are specific in their focus on one area of collecting. Guests are afforded the benefit of being introduced to established dealers with whom relationships have been cultivated by our staff over many years. Our amenities are also higher-quality and more extensive than offered by other tours, and our licensed tour guides, averaging 20+ years experience, more qualified.
Price: $87.18
Duration: 6 hours
Biking outskirts of Southern Yangon (Dala to Twantay) is the best way to escape from the urban city life. This tour is more suitable for active bikers who want to experience untouched villages, unique pagodas, a lovely countryside area, friendly villagers, beautiful lakes, green paddy fields, a shady road, potters’ workshop and recycle souvenir shop just close to Yangon. Moreover, you can feel the amazing sunset on the ferry boat which will impress you to the max. Highlights are : • Experience with local ferry boat ride to Yangon river side Dala Township • Explore outskirts of Southern Yangon (Dala and Twantay) by Professional Mountain Bikes • Bike through hidden streets, green paddy fields, beautiful lakes, village schools and beautiful countryside
Price: $180.00
Duration: 7-8 hours
Our shopping tours are specific in their focus on one area of collecting. Guests are afforded the benefit of being introduced to established dealers with whom relationships have been cultivated by our staff over many years. Our amenities are also higher-quality and more extensive than offered by other tours, and our licensed tour guides, averaging 20+ years experience, more qualified.
Price: $87.18
Duration: 6 hours
Deep dive into the untouched countryside where to wonder the real rural beauty just at the other side of Yangon. Take a local ferry boat to cross the Yangon River to an almost car-free island and everything you will see there might be much of a difference with the big city like Yangon. Enjoy the quiet and peaceful area of Dala and study the local life style of people. Highlights are : - Cross the Yangon River by a local ferry - Experience the authentic rural lifestyle and scenery - Learn about countryside monastic school where you will get an insight of old education system with unique tradition - Inspiring stories of local artisans, working on conservative micro business at Chu Chu workshop
Price: $130.00
Duration: 4-5 hours
Early morning tour in Yangon, early birds will get more worms! No traffic, everything is quiet on the streets and the temperature is quite pleasant. Can do the whole year round without any stress for the heat. Markets are very lively, meet friendly people, a rich experience about people lifestyle, learn culture, tasting local fruits and foods. Yangon people's favorite breakfast will be served.
Price: $85.00
Duration: 3-4 hours
The tour will start at Strand Hotel. First, we arrive at Dalla Township. After that we will continue to Twantay Township by Tuk-tuk. Dalla is near Yangon and beautiful small rural area. If you want feel local experiences of Myanmar people, should visit Dalla. At that place, you can visit recycle shop, candle making workshop, spring roll leaf making workshop, coconut shell lantern making workshop, fishing village, monastic education for poor children and other many local experiences. In addition, you can experience rickshaw. Twantay Township is located west across the Hlaing River from the city of Yangon. At this place,you can get many Burmese local feeling. First, we will visit the Traditional pottery workshop and continue to Shwesandaw Pagoda which translates to golden hair relic. After that we will visit weaving and Kan Paw Aye Pagoda(snake pagoda). Finally we will taste a cup of local tea and our tour will end at Strand Hotel.
Price: $141.54
Duration: 8 hours
We conduct our tours in partnership with the local indigenous communities, and help sustain their traditional cultures and lifestyles. As opposed to the usual sight-seeing tours, each tour focuses on only one specific ethnicity and provides a more in-depth introduction, as well as personal interactions with community members and their daily lives. Our amenities are also higher-quality and more extensive than offered by other tours, and our licensed tour guides, averaging 20+ years experience, more qualified.
Price: $138.47
Duration: 7 hours
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- Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
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Local Food & Cuisine
Yangon’s cuisine is a flavorful mix of Burmese, Chinese, and Indian influences. Signature dishes include Mohinga, a fish noodle soup considered Myanmar’s national dish, and Laphet Thoke, a fermented tea leaf salad. Street food stalls serve snacks like samosas and grilled meats. Dining customs emphasize sharing dishes family-style. Noteworthy restaurants include Rangoon Tea House, known for traditional Burmese fare, and Feel Myanmar Food, popular for authentic local dishes. Sampling fresh tropical fruits and local sweets is also a must.
Getting Around
Yangon is served by Yangon International Airport with connections to major Asian cities. Within the city, transportation options include taxis, motorbike taxis, cycle rickshaws, and buses. The Yangon Circular Train is a popular way to see the city’s outskirts. Traffic can be congested, so travelers should allow extra time for journeys. Fares are generally affordable, with taxis and rickshaws negotiated beforehand or metered.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit is during the dry season from November to February. Pack lightweight clothing, sun protection, and comfortable walking shoes. Respect local customs by dressing modestly when visiting religious sites. Carry some cash as card acceptance is limited outside major hotels. Stay hydrated and be cautious with street food if you have a sensitive stomach. Learning a few basic Burmese phrases can enhance interactions. Always keep an eye on belongings in crowded areas.
Culture & Customs
Yangon’s culture is deeply influenced by Buddhism, reflected in daily life and festivals such as Thingyan (Water Festival) and Thadingyut (Lighting Festival). Politeness and respect for elders are important social norms. Removing shoes before entering homes and temples is customary. Public displays of affection are discouraged. Gift-giving and sharing food are common ways to show hospitality. Visitors should be mindful of local sensitivities and dress modestly when visiting religious sites.
