Itinerary: What to do in 3 days in Yangon with your friends

by Helen Ha
Oct 27, 08:23
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That was an amazing trip ever, especially Yangon Walking Tours providing an authentic and personalised experience for the independent traveller.

Duration 3.0 days
Estimated cost 107.12 USD
Total travel distance 88.0 km
Number of places 18 places
Intensity Moderate
Personal interests Food Landmark Nature Scenic Shopping
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DAY 1 - ITINERARY 6 places

08:00

Chit Sayar Hotel Detail Map

21st & 22nd Street, Yangon

Chit Sayar Hotel is located at 21st & 22nd Street, Yangon, Yangon, Myanmar

First floor rooms looked better but maybe they cost even more.
Location is good as it is 10 min walk to Bogyake market.
Taxi to airport is 7000 kyats.
You can also easily walk to Nilar's Briyani Rice in Little India.

Pickup a taxi

14.30 USD

40 mins

14.87 km

09:45

Yangon Walking Tours Detail Map

Yangon Myanmar

Yangon Walking Tours is one of the most fantasty activities in Yangon, so it's worth time to try it.

It is better to take an umbrella.
Walking around a city gives you a different perspective to just driving from place to place as you get to really experience the sights.

Walk

0.00 USD

0.01 km

11:45

Greenelephant Restaurants Detail Map

No. 37. University Avenue, Shwe Taung Kyar 1st Quarter, Bahan Township,Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar 5.00 USD

Greenelephant Restaurants is an ideal place for those looking for authentic Myanmar traditional food as well as Thai and Chinese cuisine.

Decor is traditional Burmese style and the owner has a small boutique in the restaurant displaying her creations of Burmese furniture, artefacts and crafts.
Alcoholic drinks are available if required.
The restaurant is a short drive from the Sedona Hotel Yangon.
It also has an inhouse sovenir shop.

Take a bus/train

1.60 USD

40 mins

13.95 km

13:30

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.

The shops donates traditional food such as Monte Lone Yay Paw, Thargu and Shwe Yin Aye.
In front of the Bogyoke Aung San Market, there is the busy Shwe Bon Thar Street (formerly known as the Mongol Street) where most of Yangon's popular clinics are located.
Next to the Bogyoke Aung San market. there is the 9-storey FMI building.
There are also some nice street food on sale also.

Pickup a taxi

3.08 USD

10 mins

4.0 km

15:45

People's Square and Park Detail Map

Pyay Rd Yangon Myanmar (Burma) 3.00 USD

The People's Square and Park is one of the major parks surrounding the Shwedagon Pagoda and the Parliament Building in Yangon.

There is a Museum housing life-size models of nationalities in their colourful dresses.
There is a beautiful fountain with white elephants.
The Shwedagon Pagoda is very close to the park and one only need to cross the U Wisaya Road.
There is also a pond whereby locals would get to ride in a hamster ball.
In the middle of the park there are ponds, food vendors, and areas for outdoor concerts.

Pickup a taxi

4.10 USD

10 mins

4.96 km

17:30

Studio Square Detail Map

Saya San Road Yangon Myanmar (Burma)

Studio Square is an active place animated by the flame of experimental work.It represents five artists in a permanent way: Ba Khine, Hein Thit, Min Zaw, NCS and Tartie.

This is your chance to become an art collector and support Burmese artists and freedom of expression.
Most work sells for between $300 and $1,000.

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DAY 2 - ITINERARY 8 places

08:00

Chit Sayar Hotel Detail Map

21st & 22nd Street, Yangon

Chit Sayar Hotel is located at 21st & 22nd Street, Yangon, Yangon, Myanmar

Take a bus/train

0.50 USD

10 mins

2.95 km

09:15

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 can be seen from most places of Yangon day and night as the golden roof illuminates the city.
You are required to remove your shoes when entering inside.
Best to visit just before dusk and stay until its dark so you see it in all its glory.
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.

Pickup a taxi

11.24 USD

35 mins

11.85 km

11:30

Feel Myanmar Food Detail Map

124 Pyi Htaung Su Yeikthar Street, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma) 5.00 USD

Feel Myanmar Food Restaurant is easily one of the most famous restaurants for local Burmese food in all of Yangon.

It’s very popular at lunchtime with local businesspeople and foreign embassy staff.
You can choose a chicken vermicelli which is delicious.
They have different types of restaurants, from street food-type restaurants to dinners to more up-scale decor restaurants.

Pickup a taxi

1.04 USD

0.01 km

12:45

China Town Yangon Detail Map

Yangon Town, Myanmar, Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar

The Chinatown of Yangon or so called Tayoke Tan lies west of the Sule Pagoda which is located in the centre of Downtown Yangon.

You can find great food here.
There are many restaurants and bars there.
It's better to bring umbrella and raincoat.

Walk

0.00 USD

0.01 km

13:45

Hlawga Wildlife Park Detail Map

Satthwadaw Myanmar (Burma) 1.00 USD

Hlawga National Park is a national park located in Mingaladon, Yangon Division, Myanmar, 22 miles (35 km) north of Yangon.

In the safari park are free-roaming monkeys and deer along with captive elephants and hippopotamus.
One can enjoy the beauty of the park while relaxing in the well-built rest-houses.
There are also plenty of places to buy food to feed the animals, several picnic sites and a restaurant and coffee shop on the grounds.

Pickup a taxi

7.16 USD

15 mins

7.46 km

15:45

Taukkyan War Cemetery Detail Map

1 Yangon Myanmar (Burma)

The Taukkyan War Cemetery is a memorial in honor of allied soldiers, most of whom died during the Second World War in Burma.

One of the ideal spots to take photos.
The cemetery is peaceful and beautiful tended.

Pickup a taxi

7.16 USD

20 mins

7.87 km

17:15

Pomelo Detail Map

89 Thein Pyu Road, Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar 5.00 USD

Pomelo is a not-for-profit social enterprise that works with local artisans and disadvantaged groups to sell a great selection of arts and handicrafts with a contemporary twist.

Best souvenir shopping experience if you are looking to do some social good and pick up something practical that you can bring home.
Pomelo has beautiful handcrafted items that you just can't find anywhere else.
The shop has a little sitting area with comfortable chairs and books to peruse that are also available for purchase.