11 Things To Do in Yangon, Myanmar (Are You Ready)

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Get more details about these things to do in Yangon here: 1. Shwedagon Pagoda ) - Probably the most important religious monument and most sacred site in Yangon and throughout Myanmar is the Shwedagon Pagoda. The golden stupa of the pagoda is covered in gold, and its so bright that I you have squint when you look at it. At the top of the pagoda, in the small umbrella looking top, are thousands of gems and diamonds - though its pretty challenging to see all the way up there. The Shwedagon Pagoda is a place you must visit when youre in Yangon. 2. Local Market - One of my favorite things to do in any city I visit about the world is to visit a local fresh market - thats where life takes place and where the action goes down. There are no shortage of fresh local markets in Yangon, and one of the best in downtown is on 26th street, across the main road from the Shri Kali Temple. The market occupies a block of downtown, and theres an indoor section, but I really like the street side part of the market. 3. Bogyoke Aung San Market - One of the centrally located markets in downtown Yangon, located at the northern side of town, is Bogyoke Aung San Market, also known by its former name of Scott Market. If youre looking for souvenirs, gems and jewelry, and fabric, this is a great place for you to visit when youre in Yangon. 4. Sule Pagoda ) - Another one of the most important religious, political, and overall just city landmarks in Yangon is the Sule Pagoda - basically all roads eventually lead to the Sule Pagoda and its a huge transportation hub. You can pay to enter the pagoda for 3, but in my opinion theres not that much to see inside, but its rather the things around the are that are more impressive. 5. Chinatown, Yangon - One of my favorite things to do in Yangon is eat, and if you love food and markets, Chinatown is a place you cant miss. In the evening, the city of Yangon in the Chinatown area comes alive sprawling with food and people. 19th street in Yangon is a very famous as the barbecue street in the city, and there are a few restaurants where you can get a table, choose some kebabs and have them barbecue them up for you. If you love eating and drinking, dinner at 19th street is one of the fun things to do in Yangon. 6. Kandawgyi Park - There are two parts to Kandawgyi Park, the boardwalk, and the restaurants area - each has an entrance fee. It makes a great relief from the city and place to relax in the natural beauty. 7. Chaukhtatgyi Paya (Chak Htat Gyi Buddha) - This giant reclining Buddha is housed in a huge shed, and its among the main Buddhist religious sites in Yangon. Originally in the same location, there was a seating Buddha, but when it fell over, it was replaced by a reclining. 8. National Museum of Myanmar - If youd like to know more about the history and culture of Myanmar (Burma, one of the attractions in Yangon that you should check out is the National Museum. It was a little outdated, but the exhibitions were educational and interesting. 9. Yangon Circular Railroad - Not really one of the traditional things to do in Yangon, Myanmar, but taking the local circular train route is a great opportunity to see some of the outskirts of the city. 10. Walk Around Yangon - Probably the best way to experience the city is to just get out on your feet and explore Yangon by food - you never know whats going to happen or what youre going to see or come across, but it will be full of action. 11. Myanmar Food and Street Food - Theres nothing better than traveling to eat and experiences a country through its food. Yangon is filled with both street food stalls and restaurant where you can get a sample of the local cuisine. Another part of the Myanmar culture I love is the constant tea drinking - nearly everywhere you look, youll find a place to sit on the side of the road and drink a cup of hot tea and socialize. Yangon is a great city, and what I love so much about it is that its always full of action, people are extremely friendly, there are many different types of food and street food to try, and its just such a vibrant, always entertaining city. Hope you can visit Yangon Be sure to check out the full article with more details here
Date: 2019-08-19

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Comments and reviews: 10

Yvonne Engelage
That's great. I've lived here in Myanmar for almost 9 years and i think only done 3. Those are the touristy places. Go outside of yangon to a remote place Luke Kalaw or Taungyi or go to a beach. I recommend Shwe Hin Tha on Ngwe Saung Beach. There, you can stay in bamboo huts or a concrete bungalow and it is just so beautiful. I would not recommend eating street food because if food poisoning and if you do want to try it, just check to see if it's clean because it would mess up your whole trip to get food poisoning, and a delicious meal isn't worth that. Myanmar is definitely a place to travel to and super beautiful. I've fallen in love with it, but most of the things he showed were downtown. Go outside of yangon to placed like Dala or Hlegu, where usually no other tourists go.
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Ashlee Arnold
I live in Yangon and one of my favorite places and somewhere I would take people to Dala which is across the river. There are local markets (which seem more authentic then some Downtown, a village hit by the 2004 Tsunami that has been all but forgotten about, a recycle store that is amazing, fishing villages with boat rides and a snake pagoda which was impressive. If you go to Myanmar please visit Dala
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Snow Chen
Im a local born and raised in Yangon. This video is very insightful and I can see what caught the interests of foreigners. I have many international friends and if they ask me where is the best places to visit in Yangon I always have a hard time finding anything interesting since Im so used to the everyday life there. But this vid will definitely help me showing my friends around when they visit.
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Steve Gangte
U know what i travel to Dubai to meet one of the prince( my best childhood friend) bcoz of u mark n now i am gonna to tour this country with your help from this video, hope u could b my guest someday. I can cook something very special 4U wwhich is spicy. I'm gonna tell u when we meet. hope we meet soon n your precios son can play with my Gem baby boy Emmanuel Gangte Godspeed bro
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Cristián Bustamante
I went Myanmar last year and it is an amazing country to visit. The food from different areas and cities is soooo rich, fish street bbq, shan noodles, pork curry, mohinga, pennyworth salad, etc. Also, I tried every Myanmar tea shop I came across, drinking tea and watching the Premiere League at night with local people.
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august myo Khaing
DEAR Mark, i am myanmar citizen n stay at Malaysia. i like your travel blog. i admire your presentation. and most of the foreign language u can speak pretty much than other. Anyway bcoz of your blog i go around and visit so many countries without hole in my wallet. THANK YOU GENTLEMAN.
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Food Lover
Thanks for your video about Myanmar food. Our Yangon Food Tours also love guiding all people to enjoy Myanmar food in Yangon. You'll have a nice experience in our local food. Visit us: www. yangonfoodtours. com Hope to see all of you in Myanmar
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Joker Glimmering
Yangon, especially downtown area has a lot of room to improve. Most of the street foods have poor hygiene, rubbish pretty much everywhere, and the number of pick pocket is increased. The positive side of Myanmar is people are nice.
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Bryan Oaksoe paing
Fun fact. According to legend, there are secret tunnels and chambers underneath the Shwedagon pagoda, and the statue of Mg Kan, who was turned to stone after trying to steal the sacred relic is supposed to be there.
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Ak Brove
These Burmese are the worst cruel dogs on the face of the earth especially there monks. They burnt, cut and did (still doing) everything they can do to the poor innocent Muslims until the death. May God destroy them. Ameen.
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