Why visit Myanmar?
Myanmar offers golden pagodas, timeless rivers, and historic cities that feel unhurried and welcoming. You experience a country where tradition, craft, and gentle hospitality shape each day.
What to expect
Your journey can take you from the colonial streets and bustling markets of Yangon to ancient temple plains, lakeside villages, and quiet beach towns along the Bay of Bengal.
Plan your trip
You can combine urban stays in Yangon with inland adventures and coastal retreats, using the city as a starting point for exploring the wider region of mainland South-east Asia.
Discover Myanmar
Discover Myanmar
Top experiences in Myanmar
Explore downtown Yangon
Stroll past heritage buildings, street markets, and tea shops while discovering the city’s layered history.
Visit Shwedagon Pagoda
Admire the shimmering main stupa and surrounding shrines as the light changes from late afternoon into evening.
Cruise the Ayeyarwady River
Take a river journey to see riverside villages, temples, and daily life unfolding along Myanmar’s main waterway.
Discover Inle Lake communities
Glide by boat past stilt houses, floating gardens, and lakeside workshops making local crafts.
Unwind on Myanmar’s beaches
Head to the Bay of Bengal coast for quiet stretches of sand, gentle seas, and relaxed days by the water.
Browse Yangon’s markets
Shop for textiles, gemstones, and everyday essentials while watching local life at its busiest.
Ride a historic city circle train
Join residents on a slow loop around Yangon for a window into neighbourhoods beyond the main streets.
Experience Myanmar’s way of life
Getting around
From Yangon, you can connect to other parts of Myanmar by domestic flights, intercity buses, and private car transfers, with taxis and ride-hailing services convenient for moving around the city itself.
Local life & culture
You notice a calm rhythm in daily life, where busy markets, neighbourhood tea shops, and small workshops sit beside grand religious monuments and colonial-era buildings.
Where to unwind
You can escape the city heat in leafy parks, riverside promenades, lakeside viewpoints, and coastal resorts that offer quieter stays close to nature.
A taste of Myanmar
National dishes & specialties
You can try rich curries, rice and noodle dishes, and salads that balance sour, salty, and crunchy textures, with different regions offering their own specialities.
Casual & modern dining hubs
In Yangon, you find simple street stalls, teashops, and relaxed restaurants alongside newer cafés and rooftop venues that serve both local and international favourites.
Signature & scenic dining
You can book tables at restaurants set in heritage buildings, enjoy views over lakes or riverbanks, or dine in elevated city spots that showcase Yangon’s skyline.
Retail therapy in Myanmar
Malls & lifestyle hubs
Yangon’s modern malls bring together fashion, electronics, cinemas, and dining, giving you an easy place to shop and relax in air-conditioned comfort.
Markets & local crafts
Around Yangon and other regional centres, you can browse for handwoven textiles, lacquerware, and everyday goods, often sold in busy covered markets and small specialist shops.
Evening retail scene
After dark, selected streets and malls stay lively, with illuminated storefronts, casual food stalls, and shoppers making the most of the cooler hours.
Best time to visit Myanmar
The cool, dry peak season runs roughly from November to February, with temperatures around 20–28°C (68–82°F) in many central and southern regions, clear skies, and comfortable sightseeing conditions.
The hot shoulder season usually spans March to May, when daytime temperatures can rise to 30–38°C (86–100°F), especially inland, and humidity increases before the rains arrive.
The monsoon low season typically lasts from June to October, bringing frequent rain, especially in coastal and southern areas, with temperatures around 24–30°C (75–86°F) and greener landscapes between showers.