Travel Guide for
Yangon

Yangon City Tour

Yangon is not capital of Myanmar anymore. But It is still commercial hub of the country. There are many interesting things to see around Yangon such as Shwedagon Pagoda, landmarks of Myanmar, Chauk Htet Gyi reclining Buddha, colonial buildings and Scot market. Come join this tour with me, see Yangon through locals eye. In 1755, King Alaungpaya conquered central Myanmar and built a new city at Dagon, a fishing village that had existed for centuries around the Shwedagon pagoda. He renamed the place Yangon, meaning 'end of strife'. Under the supervision of Englishmen, Dr. William Montgomery and Captain Fraser, Rangoon became the most beautiful and cleanest city in Southeast Asia and made it capital. It is easy to get a sense of how prosperous of colonial Rangoon was from the monumental architecture that still graces the city's downtown.

8-Night Myanmar Private Tour with Flights from Yangon

Explore four major attractions in Myanmar. Enjoy beautiful sunset from Shwedagon Pagoda. Visit main attractions in Mandalay region such as Mahamuni, U Bein Teak Bridge, unfinished Mingun Pahtodawgyi and Mingun Bell. Discover historical sites and enjoy sunset at one of the famous temples at Bagan. Observe Innthar Heritage and floating garden at Inle Lake.

Cooking class in the down town of Yangon, half day tour (07:30 AM - 12:30 PM)

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.

Yangon Full Day City Tour

This private full day city tour covers all must-see places in Yangon such as the distinctive Shwedagon Pagoda.

Private Full-day Yangon City Tour

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.

Golden Rock day trip from Yangon

This is an excellent day return trip to Golden Rock from Yangon. Perfect for those who wanted to get away outside Yangon only in a day and particularly interested to see why this place is so special, famous and important Buddhist's site. Leaving Yangon at 7:00 a.m and we'll be passing through Bago city, Htauk Kyant Allied War cemetery, beautiful countryside of Myanmar, Sittaung River and finally get into Kyaikhto Township. A truck car ride up and down hills from Kimpun Base Camp together with local pilgrims will be a great fun. Golden Rock is located about 3600 feet above the sea level. Entrance fees, simple breakfast, lunch, a private A/C car, guide and truck car fees will be covered.

Bago A Day Escape From Yangon - Full Day

Bago, formerly known as Hanthawaddy, is a city and the capital of the Bago Region in Myanmar. It is located 91 kilometres north-east of Yangon. Very suitable day trip for those interested in pagodas and temples, and it’s another popular locals’ pilgrim site. Bago is an excellent place to go as a day escape from Yangon and we can see the remains of a former capital, temples, pagodas and monastery. Shwemawdaw Pagoda (the tallest temple in whole Myanmar).Kyaikpun Pagoda, Shwetharlyaung Buddha Image, Kanbawzathardy Palace and some workshops such as pottery and recycle plastic basket workshop to look around. Hinthargone is the birth place for Bago city and one can see the bird’s eye view of the city. During the King Bayintnaung’s period, Hantharwady Dynasty was Myanmar’s biggest emperor ever. European visitors knew as Pegu and very important seaport around 17th Century. We can catch a train at 3pm in Bago station to go back to Yangon if wanted. Lunch will be served at local restaurant.