Myanmar offers golden pagodas, colonial-era cities, and tranquil rural landscapes, giving you a blend of timeless tradition and gentle, unhurried daily life.
Discover Myanmar
Discover Myanmar
Why visit Myanmar?
What to expect
You can explore Yangon’s historic streets and shimmering Shwedagon Pagoda, then travel onwards to river valleys, lakeside villages, and heritage towns dotted with temples.
Plan your trip
Use Yangon as your gateway into Myanmar, with onward journeys by air, road, and river to major cultural and nature destinations across the country and wider region.
Top experiences in Myanmar
Explore Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon
Walk the terraces of Shwedagon Pagoda, a hilltop complex famed for its golden stupa, sweeping city views, and serene atmosphere at sunset.
Stroll Yangon's colonial downtown
Wander past historic facades, leafy streets, and lively junctions in downtown Yangon, where landmark buildings reflect the city’s trading past.
Sunset on the Yangon River
Take a sunset cruise or riverside walk along the Yangon River to see local boats, changing light on the water, and daily life along the quays.
Relax around Kandawgyi Lake
Circle Kandawgyi Lake on foot or by car, enjoying views of the royal barge-inspired Karaweik Hall and Shwedagon Pagoda rising behind the trees.
Visit Bogyoke Aung San Market
Browse long arcades filled with textiles, jewellery, handicrafts, and daily necessities in one of Yangon’s best-known covered markets.
Ride the Yangon Circular Railway
Join the slow-moving circular train to watch neighbourhoods, markets, and fields pass by, offering a glimpse into everyday life around the city.
Experience Myanmar's way of life
Getting around
From Yangon, you can travel by domestic flights to major cities, and by intercity buses, private cars, or trains for overland journeys between key regions.
Local life & culture
You will see street-side tea shops, lively markets, and neighbourhood temples shaping the rhythm of daily life, with strong community ties and visible traditional dress.
Where to unwind
Unwind in Yangon’s lakeside parks, leafy neighbourhoods, and hotel pools, or plan escapes to quieter hill regions and river towns for slower-paced stays.
A taste of Myanmar
National dishes & specialties
Myanmar is known for noodle dishes, salads such as tea leaf salad, and rich curries, with Yangon offering a broad introduction to regional tastes from across the country.
Casual & modern dining hubs
In Yangon you can dine at simple local eateries, modern cafés, and contemporary restaurants that mix local flavours with regional and international influences.
Signature & scenic dining
Look for rooftop bars and restaurants with city or pagoda views in Yangon, as well as heritage buildings that host character-filled dining rooms.
Retail therapy in Myanmar
Malls & lifestyle hubs
Yangon’s modern shopping centres bring together fashion, electronics, supermarkets, and lifestyle services, giving you convenient one-stop options in the city.
Markets & local crafts
In Yangon you can browse covered markets and small boutiques for textiles, jewellery, and handicrafts, often sourced from artisan communities around the country.
Evening retail scene
As evening falls in Yangon, shopping streets and some markets stay active, with illuminated shopfronts and late-opening malls in busier districts.
Best time to visit Myanmar
Peak season runs from November to February, when much of Myanmar is cooler and drier, with typical daytime temperatures around 24–30°C (75–86°F). Shoulder season is from March to May, when temperatures climb to around 30–38°C (86–100°F), especially in inland areas, and some days can feel very hot. Low season is from June to October, when the monsoon brings frequent rain, higher humidity, and temperatures of around 26–32°C (79–90°F), although showers are often heavier in coastal and delta regions.