Explore the delights of Yangon during a four day stay in the famous Burmese city, where you can take in the sights, explore local life and gain an insight into the history and culture of the largest city in the country.
Explore the delights of Yangon during a four day stay in the famous Burmese city, where you can take in the sights, explore local life and gain an insight into the history and culture of the largest city in the country.
Arrival in Yangon - Sightseeing
Yangon (Rangoon) - Formerly known as Rangoon, Yangon remains a serene and charming city. Its remarkable colonial and spiritual heritage makes it one of the most captivating and genuine capitals in Southeast Asia.
Yangon City Hall - Transfer to the Yangon Heritage Trust’s downtown office, where a…
Arrival in Yangon - Sightseeing
Yangon (Rangoon) - Formerly known as Rangoon, Yangon remains a serene and charming city. Its remarkable colonial and spiritual heritage makes it one of the most captivating and genuine capitals in Southeast Asia.
Yangon City Hall - Transfer to the Yangon Heritage Trust’s downtown office, where a specially-trained guide will provide an overview of the progress and future challenges in preserving the city’s buildings. Following this, embark on a 2.5-hour walking tour through central Yangon, starting at the Yangon Heritage Trust Office on Lower Pansodan Road. Highlights include City Hall, the High Court, and the former Burma Railways Company, one of Yangon’s oldest administrative buildings.
Sightseeing & Shopping in Yangon
Chaukhtatgyi Buddha - Visit the ChaukHtatGyi Pagoda, renowned for its enormous reclining Buddha image, constructed in 1966 to replace the original from 1907. There is also an option to visit Kandawgyi Lake and its surroundings, offering numerous photo opportunities.
Yangoods Bogyoke Market - Enjoy shopping at the Bogyoke Market (formerly “Scott Market”), where a wide array of Myanmar handicrafts, jewelry, fabrics, and lacquerware are available. If time permits, your guide will take you to the renowned MK Gems shop, showcasing high-quality gems in eight beautifully decorated showrooms.
Shwedagon Pagoda - Proceed to the Shwedagon Pagoda, the most revered Buddhist temple in Myanmar. Although its origins are unclear, local legend suggests the original structure was built 2,500 years ago and has been renovated several times, achieving its current form in the 15th century. The 8-sided central stupa stands 99 meters tall, gilded with gold leaf, and is surrounded by 64 smaller stupas. Your guide will lead you through the vast complex, explaining the temple’s significance. Enjoy stunning views of the golden stupa from this vantage point.
Yangon – Bago – Yangon
Bago - Bago, an ancient capital of the Mon Kingdom in the 15th century, offers delightful sightseeing opportunities.
Kyaly Khat Wai Monastery - Begin with a visit to KyaikkhatWyne Monastery to offer food to a thousand monks and explore the Bago Market.
Shwethalyaung Buddha - After lunch, visit the Shwethalyaung Reclining Buddha (55 meters long), Shwemawdaw Pagoda, the 28-meter-high Buddha Image of Kyaikpun Pagoda, the Chinese Kwanyin Temple, and observe the weaving factory in Mon village to experience the local way of life.
Kambazathadi Golden Palace - Explore the Kanbawzathardi Palace of King Bayinnaung.
Departure from Yangon
Yangon (Rangoon) - Enjoy some leisure time before being transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
- English-speaking tour guide (other languages available upon request)
- Entrance fees as mentioned in the program
- Water during transfer
- Lunch
- Dinner
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Breakfast
- Accommodation based on DBL/TWN sharing with daily breakfast
- English-speaking tour guide (other languages available upon request)
- Entrance fees as mentioned in the program
- Water during transfer
- Lunch
- Dinner
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Breakfast
- Accommodation based on DBL/TWN sharing with daily breakfast
- International / Internal flight from or to Myanmar
- Visa Letter / Visa stamp fee
- Drinks, other meals, TIP and personal expenses
- Any services not mentioned in the program
- International / Internal flight from or to Myanmar
- Visa Letter / Visa stamp fee
- Drinks, other meals, TIP and personal expenses
- Any services not mentioned in the program
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
