Myanmar offers golden pagodas, tranquil rivers, and timeless towns, where you can experience a gentler pace of life and rich heritage across its cities and countryside.
Discover Myanmar
Discover Myanmar
Why visit Myanmar?
What to expect
You can explore Yangon’s historic colonial streets and shining Shwedagon Pagoda, cruise along the Ayeyarwady River, or venture inland to cooler highlands and serene lakeside towns.
Plan your trip
Most travellers arrive via Yangon, a natural gateway for onward journeys within Myanmar and the wider region, with a range of guided tours, domestic flights, and river journeys to help you see more of the country.
Top experiences in Myanmar
Explore Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon
Walk around the vast hilltop complex at Shwedagon Pagoda, taking in sweeping city views and intricate golden stupas that glow at sunset.
Stroll Yangon’s historic downtown
Discover Yangon’s downtown streets, where colonial-era buildings, leafy avenues, and teashops create an atmospheric backdrop for an easy walking tour.
Cruise along the Ayeyarwady River
Join a river cruise on the Ayeyarwady to watch life unfold on the riverbanks, passing fishing boats, small villages, and wide open landscapes.
Unwind at Inya Lake
Spend a quiet afternoon around Inya Lake in Yangon, where lakeside paths, gardens, and cafés offer a calm escape from the busy city streets.
Discover local neighbourhood markets
Browse vibrant neighbourhood markets in Yangon to see fresh produce, textiles, and everyday goods, and to experience local life at close range.
Visit Bogyoke Aung San Market
Head to Bogyoke Aung San Market in Yangon for handicrafts, jewellery, and souvenirs set within covered arcades and historic buildings.
Ride the Yangon Circular Railway
Take the slow Yangon Circular Railway for a window onto daily life in the city and its outskirts, passing markets, suburbs, and green fields.
Relax in Kandawgyi Park
Walk the boardwalks of Kandawgyi Park, where you can enjoy views of Karaweik Palace, calm lake waters, and shaded spots to rest.
Experience Myanmar’s way of life
Getting around
Yangon is best explored by taxi, ride-hailing services, and on foot in the central areas, while domestic flights and intercity buses link major towns and scenic regions across Myanmar.
Local life & culture
You will encounter a warm, unhurried daily rhythm in Myanmar, with teashops, street vendors, and neighbourhood markets forming the heart of social life in cities like Yangon.
Where to unwind
Parks and lakes in Yangon, riverside promenades, and simple countryside retreats across Myanmar provide relaxing places to walk, read, or watch the sunset after a day’s exploring.
A taste of Myanmar
National dishes & specialties
You can try mohinga, a savoury noodle soup, tea leaf salad, and rich curries in Yangon, where classic Myanmar flavours are easy to find in small eateries and simple restaurants.
Casual & modern dining hubs
Yangon offers relaxed teashops, street food stalls, and contemporary cafés, with menus that blend Myanmar favourites with regional Asian and international dishes.
Signature & scenic dining
For a memorable meal, choose a restaurant overlooking Yangon’s lakes, skyline, or pagodas, where you can dine with city lights or sunset views as your backdrop.
Retail therapy in Myanmar
Malls & lifestyle hubs
In Yangon, modern shopping malls and lifestyle centres bring together international brands, cinemas, supermarkets, and local boutiques under one roof for convenient browsing.
Markets & local crafts
Yangon’s Bogyoke Aung San Market is known for jewellery, textiles, and handicrafts, while smaller neighbourhood markets around the city offer everyday goods and simple souvenirs.
Evening retail scene
After dark, Yangon’s streets around central markets and malls stay lively, with illuminated shopfronts, late-opening stores, and roadside stalls adding to the evening atmosphere.
Best time to visit Myanmar
Myanmar has three main seasons. The cool, dry peak season runs from November to February, with temperatures around 20–28°C (68–82°F) in many regions, making it comfortable for city walks and sightseeing. The hot shoulder season is from March to May, when temperatures can rise to 30–38°C (86–100°F), especially inland, with humid afternoons and warm evenings. The low season is the southwest monsoon from June to October, bringing frequent showers, especially in coastal areas, and temperatures around 24–32°C (75–90°F), with greener landscapes and fewer visitors.