Myanmar offers golden pagodas, timeless riverscapes, and diverse cultures, where historic cities, remote villages, and lush countryside come together in one journey.
Discover Myanmar
Discover Myanmar
Why visit Myanmar?
What to expect
You can explore Yangon’s colonial streets and shimmering landmarks, cruise along wide rivers, and discover quieter regions dotted with temples, lakes, and forested hills.
Plan your trip
Use Yangon as your gateway, then continue to other regions by domestic flight, car, or boat for a deeper look at Myanmar and its connections to the rest of Southeast Asia.
Top experiences in Myanmar
Walk Yangon's historic downtown
Stroll past grand colonial-era buildings, shaded streets, and bustling teashops, taking in the city’s layered history and lively street life.
Visit Shwedagon Pagoda at dusk
Watch the golden stupa glow as the sun sets and the city lights rise, with sweeping views over Yangon’s skyline.
Ride the Yangon circular train
Take the slow local train loop to see everyday neighbourhoods, markets, and changing cityscapes from your window.
Cruise along Myanmar's great rivers
Join a river cruise to see riverside villages, farmland, and temple-dotted banks at a relaxed pace.
Explore lakes and hill country
Head into Myanmar’s cooler uplands and lakeside areas for gentle walks, boat trips, and village visits in the countryside.
Experience Myanmar’s way of life
Getting around
From Yangon, domestic flights link major hubs, while private cars, coaches, and river boats connect regions at a slower pace, letting you see more of the landscape along the way.
Local life & culture
Daily life spills onto the streets in Myanmar, from early-morning markets and teahouses to neighbourhood parks, with traditions and languages that shift gently from one region to the next.
Where to unwind
Relax in Yangon's lakeside parks, riverside promenades, and quieter gardens, or escape to hill towns and lakeside retreats surrounded by greenery and open views.
A taste of Myanmar
National dishes & specialties
You can try hearty noodle soups, salads rich with herbs, and rice dishes that reflect influences from different regions across the country.
Casual & modern dining hubs
In Yangon, you will find teashops, family-run eateries, and modern cafés serving local and regional flavours, with international options clustered in central and business districts.
Signature & scenic dining
Seek out rooftop venues and riverfront restaurants in Yangon for city views and sunsets, or lakeside settings in other regions for quieter, scenic meals.
Retail therapy in Myanmar
Malls & lifestyle hubs
Yangon offers modern shopping centres with international brands, cinemas, supermarkets, and services, often combined with cafés and casual dining.
Markets & local crafts
Visit central Yangon markets and regional town bazaars for textiles, handicrafts, and souvenirs that showcase traditional patterns and techniques.
Evening retail scene
After dark, Yangon’s shopping streets, small night markets, and mall promenades stay lively with food stalls, casual shops, and relaxed crowds.
Best time to visit Myanmar
Myanmar has a tropical climate with distinct dry and wet periods. The cool, dry season (peak season) runs from November to February, with typical daytime temperatures around 25–30°C (77–86°F) in Yangon and lower humidity, ideal for sightseeing. The hot season (shoulder season) from March to May can see temperatures rising to 30–38°C (86–100°F), especially inland, with hazier skies but fewer crowds. The monsoon season (low season) usually lasts from June to October, bringing frequent rain, especially in coastal and delta areas, with temperatures around 27–32°C (81–90°F) and greener landscapes between showers.