Yangon (Rangoon), is the former capital of Myanmar with a population of just over five million people.Whilst it is currently undergoing rapid development, the city has managed to retain much of its colonial charm and cosmopolitan feel; it is perfectly normal to find temples, churches, mosques and synagogues,\all within close proximity to one another. Towering above all of this however at 99 metres, is the 2600 year old Shwedagon Pagoda, which if anything, pays remarkable testament to the nation’s fervent Buddhist belief. Want to get a better idea of things to do during your time here? Featured below are a selection of our favourites Yangon experiences.
Bikes, Boats, Trains and Craft Beer
In partnership with Uncharted Horizons, Tour Mandalay bring you Bikes, Boats, Trains and Craft Beer, an action-packed full day tour that incorporates some of the most popular forms of local transport and Yangon region’s best off the beaten track sites. Waking at the crack of...
Shwedagon, the Winking Wonder
Explore what Rudyard Kipling described as, “A golden mystery that upheaved itself on the horizon a beautiful winking wonder that blazed in the sun”. The 99-metre tall Shwedagon Pagoda is the country’s most famous landmark; one that looks extra impressive in the early hours of...
Once Upon A Night in Yangon
You haven’t experienced downtown Yangon until you’ve done so in the evening. Start with a chilled beverage of your choice at Lan Thit Jetty before taking a rickshaw to one of the city’s oldest Chinese temples and the popular 19th Street. Packed with plastic chairs, folding...