Itinerary: 3 fabulous day trip to Yangon with my kids

by Helen Ha
Oct 29, 16:13
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My family had a great time there. It's more wonderful than we had expected.

Duration 3.0 days
Estimated cost 104.40 USD
Total travel distance 62.0 km
Number of places 17 places
Intensity Moderate
Personal interests Temple Cultural Landmark Nature Scenic
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DAY 1 - ITINERARY 7 places

08:00

May Shan Hotel Detail Map

115 Sule Pagoda Road, Yangon

May Shan Hotel is located at 115 Sule Pagoda Road, Yangon, Yangon, Myanmar

Yangon City Hall is just 100 metre from May Shan Hotel.
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby.
For meals, you can sample local dishes at the restaurants located around the property.

Walk

0.00 USD

5 mins

0.47 km

09:15

Chaukhtatgyi Paya Detail Map

Bahan Township Yangon Myanmar (Burma) 5.00 USD

Chaukhtatgyi Paya is located on the north-eastern side of the Shwedagon Pagoda and is home to the reclining Buddha in Yangon.

Close to the Buddha’s feet is the small shrine to Ma Thay, a holy man who has the power to stop rain and grant sailors a safe journey.
You can walk around the whole thing and its a great place to get some snaps.
It is interesting when you have a tour guide teaching you about the site and Buddhism.
This temple is also near Ngahtatgyi Paya, which has a seated Buddha image, which is kinda across the street.

Pickup a taxi

3.08 USD

10 mins

3.26 km

11:00

Shwedagon Pagoda Detail Map

Dagon Yangon Myanmar 5.00 USD

The Shwedagon Pagoda is one of the most famous pagodas in the world and it is certainly the main attraction of Yangon, Myanmar’s capital city.

It is better to visit the stupa just before sunset.
The effect of the light on the golden stupa is the attraction at sunset.
The best time to visit there is about 4:30 pm.
You'll leave your shoes at the entrance and then take a lift up.

Pickup a taxi

4.10 USD

10 mins

4.3 km

12:45

Monsoon Restaurant Detail Map

85-87 Thein Phyu Rd Yangon Myanmar (Burma

Monsoon Restaurant has an extensive choices of food of Asian cuisines. This is an oasis of peaceful and elegance in the heart of bustling downtown Yangon.

The menu also spans the rest of mainland Southeast Asia, with sections from Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.
The toilets were clean and western style.
Excellent meals at good prices with a full range of cocktails, wines and spirits.
There is a large selection of drinks using local fruits, spices and herbs which is always good as an aperitif before eating.

Pickup a taxi

1.04 USD

5 mins

1.5 km

14:00

Bogyoke Aung San Market Detail Map

Bo Gyoke Rd Yangon Myanmar (Burma) 2.00 USD

Bogyoke Aung San Market is situated in the heart of Yangon, on Bogyoke Aung San Road. The market was first built and inaugurated on the present premises in 1926.

There is a variety of items to buy here.
Most of the vendors are willing to negotiate a lower price.
There are a couple knock off bag stores that carry very good replicas.
Nice place to buy Stones Jewellery & Souvenirs .

Pickup a taxi

1.04 USD

5 mins

1.41 km

16:15

Maha Bandoola Garden Detail Map

Yangon Myanmar (Burma) 0.50 USD

The Maha Bandula Park or Maha Bandula Garden is a public park, located in downtown Yangon, Burma. It provides a nice green space in the heart of downtown.

A nice place to relax and enjoy a bit of green space in the middle of a city.
It is close to Center of downtown Yangon.
This park can be particularly good if you get here around sunset.
The park is clean, green and has a number of bizarre miniature.
It's well maintained and right beside Sule Pagoda and various shops and restaurants.

Take a bus/train

1.80 USD

40 mins

15.8 km

18:30

Golden Duck Detail Map

Myaing Hay Wun Park, 8 Mile, Pyay Rd, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma) 5.00 USD

Golden Duck Restaurant is the perfect place to have dinner (the ambiance is nice at night especially with the Shwaydegon glowing in the background).

The food here is mainly Chinese but it’s a local spot that was very busy .
Food here is cheap and very tasty. 18,000k for a meal for four people including beer, starters and a main each.

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DAY 2 - ITINERARY 6 places

08:00

May Shan Hotel Detail Map

115 Sule Pagoda Road, Yangon

May Shan Hotel is located at 115 Sule Pagoda Road, Yangon, Yangon, Myanmar

Pickup a taxi

2.06 USD

10 mins

2.07 km

09:15

Lucky 7 Detail Map

49th St, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma) 5.00 USD

Lucky 7 is a chain of street eats that are reliably delicious and pretty hygienic.

Lucky Seven is much more than a pitstop for a cuppa.
The mohinga is outstanding – order it with a side of crispy gourd or flakey-pastry savoury buns.
Nice spot for lunch with a group.

Pickup a taxi

2.06 USD

10 mins

2.69 km

10:30

Zoological Garden Yangon Detail Map

Kan Yeik Tha Rd Yangon Myanmar (Burma) 10.00 USD

Yangon Zoological Gardens, a recreation center, is located in the heart of Yangon. It is also the center for Zoological and Botanical researchers.

You can take an around-the-zoo trip riding an elephant or a horse.
Restaurants are open in the zoo for the convenience of the visitors.
The Natural History Museum is also located in the same compound.
You can get more biological knowledge and information about wildlife in here, even some extinct species.
The Zoological Garden Amusement Park is also a well-known spot for children and teenagers.

Pickup a taxi

2.06 USD

5 mins

2.18 km

13:00

Kandawgyi Park Detail Map

Kan Yeik Tha Rd Yangon Myanmar (Burma) 1.00 USD

Kandawgyi Nature Park is a popular recreation centre of the capital of Yangon. The area of the Garden is 110 acres and water areas is 150 acres.

There is a mini zoo and a playground for children and also a couple of restaurants where you can grab quick bites.
While strolling around the garden do not forget to check out the orchid garden.
The area surrounding the Karaweik has a number of pleasant restaurants and cafés, some of which have views acrooss the water and the Shwedagon Pagoda.

Pickup a taxi

3.08 USD

10 mins

3.68 km

14:45

Padonmar Restaurant Detail Map

105/107 Kha Yay Pin St Yangon Myanmar (Burma)

Padonmar Restaurant is the only restaurant in Yangon offering high quality traditional Myanmar and Thai cuisines in Yangon. Coming here you can try all taste by diffirent ways.

Pickup a taxi

3.08 USD

10 mins

3.88 km

16:00

Junction Square, Yangon Detail Map

Kyun Taw Rd Yangon Myanmar (Burma)

Junction Square in Yangon started to open in March, 2012, fully organized with well reputed branded shops selling different variety products.

There are (3) Cinema halls including a 3D hall and 80 shoppers may enjoy themselves by watching pictures of their choice while they recreate in the area.
There also have Internet Wi-Fi System which can free of charge.
Junction Square is worth a mooch for fashions and other items.
There's a multiplex cinema here too.