Myanmar offers a blend of golden pagodas, atmospheric colonial streets, and river landscapes, where ancient traditions sit alongside a fast-changing modern scene.
Discover Myanmar
Discover Myanmar
Why visit Myanmar?
What to expect
You can explore the urban energy of Yangon, serene lakes and hill towns, and river valleys dotted with temples, experiencing both lively cities and quiet countryside.
Plan your trip
Use Yangon as your starting point to journey deeper into Myanmar, with domestic flights, road journeys, and river cruises connecting you to the country and the wider region.
Top experiences in Myanmar
Sunset at Shwedagon Pagoda
Watch the golden stupa of Shwedagon Pagoda glow at sunset as the city of Yangon gradually lights up around it.
Stroll Yangon's heritage streets
Walk through downtown Yangon to see grand colonial-era buildings, leafy boulevards, and lively local shops and teahouses.
Cruise along the Yangon River
Take a short river cruise from Yangon to see working ports, riverside villages, and broad views of the city skyline.
Explore Inya and Kandawgyi lakes
Escape the bustle with peaceful walks around Inya and Kandawgyi lakes, framed by gardens, cafes, and city views.
Discover local crafts and textiles
Browse boutiques and workshops in Yangon for handwoven textiles, lacquerware, and contemporary takes on traditional crafts.
Visit neighbourhood temples and shrines
Step into neighbourhood temples around Yangon to admire intricate architecture, statues, and colourful murals.
Sample Yangon cafe culture
Spend time in Yangon's growing cafe scene, where historic shopfronts house modern roasteries and relaxed hangouts.
Ride the Yangon Circular Railway
Join locals on the slow Yangon Circular Railway for a window onto daily life in suburbs, markets, and villages around the city.
Experience Myanmar's way of life
Getting around
From Yangon, you can connect to other parts of Myanmar by domestic flights, long-distance buses, private cars, or river boats, with taxis and ride-hailing services common within major cities.
Local life & culture
Daily life often revolves around neighbourhood teahouses, markets, and family-run shops, with a strong sense of community and visible influences from South and South-east Asia.
Where to unwind
Unwind in Yangon's lakeside parks, leafy hotel gardens, and spa centres, or retreat to hill towns and riverside escapes beyond the city for cooler air and slower days.
A taste of Myanmar
National dishes & specialties
Look out for dishes such as mohinga noodle soup, tea leaf salads, and rich curries, with Yangon offering versions from many regions across Myanmar.
Casual & modern dining hubs
In Yangon you will find street stalls, teahouses, and contemporary eateries serving Burmese flavours alongside Chinese, Indian, Thai, and international influences.
Signature & scenic dining
Dine in heritage buildings, rooftop venues with city and pagoda views, or lakeside restaurants that pair Myanmar cooking with atmospheric surroundings.
Retail therapy in Myanmar
Malls & lifestyle hubs
Yangon features modern malls with international brands, cinemas, and lifestyle stores, alongside smaller centres with local designers and everyday essentials.
Markets & local crafts
Explore central markets and craft shops in Yangon for gems, textiles, lacquerware, and wood carvings sourced from different parts of Myanmar.
Evening retail scene
After dark, some Yangon streets stay lively with small shops, food stalls, and late-opening malls, creating a relaxed, local shopping atmosphere.
Best time to visit Myanmar
Myanmar has a tropical monsoon climate with three main periods. The cool, dry peak season typically runs from November to February, with average temperatures around 20–28°C (68–82°F), clearer skies, and more comfortable humidity, especially in Yangon and popular inland destinations. The hot shoulder season from March to May sees higher temperatures of about 28–38°C (82–100°F), particularly in central regions, with haze and intense midday heat common. The rainy low season usually lasts from June to October, when the south-west monsoon brings frequent showers and occasional heavy downpours, and average temperatures range from 25–32°C (77–90°F), with the heaviest rainfall along the coast and in Yangon.