Early morning, you will leave by car to a major port and important trading center known as Syriam and visit Yele Pagoda at Kyauktan; it sits on a small island in Hmaw Wun Creek, a tributary of Yangon River. It is approximately 20 km south of Yangon. This unusual temple was built under King Bawgasena in the third century BCE.
The temple hosts an impressive collection of paintings, sculptures and other fine demonstrations of Burmese Buddhist artwork and craftsmanship. Explore the pagodas and riverside market where you can buy the dry fish, prawns and marine products. Next we will visit Kyaikkhauk Pagoda; Kyaik Khauk Pagoda was built on a hillock named Hlaing Pote Kone on the road from Thanlyin to Kyauktan. It features an imposing golden Mon-style stupa similar to Shwedagon Pagoda across the river before returning to Yangon.
Enjoy this tour and immerse yourself in Yangon culture and traditions!
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Explore Chaukhtetkyi Pagoda and its revered reclining Buddha
* Wander through a local residential neighbourhood and the beautiful Kandawgyi Park
* Marvel at the beauty of the Shwedagon Pagoda and its iconic golden dome
* Observe locals and monks offering their devotions as the sun sets across the golden Pagoda
Ready to see what all the fuss is about? Burma (Myanmar) has a truly fascinating history, tradition, and culture, and this Yangon city tour will give you the opportunity to explore some of the city’s icons and better understand local life here. Meet your local, English-speaking guide, jump in our van, and head to head to Chaukhtetkyi Pagoda, home to a reclining Buddha that's one of the most honoured in the country and one of the largest in all of Myanmar.
Continue with a walk through the local residential area, through Kandawgyi Park. Along the way, your guide will share local stories and anecdotes, as well as answer the many questions you likely have about local life in the city. We’ll pause for a tea break and people watching before heading into the Shwedagon Pagoda. Inside the eastern entrance of the Pagoda you’ll find a very different type of local market, which will give you an idea of how significant Buddhism is in daily life here in Burma.
After enjoying the market for a bit, we’ll climb a long, stair-filled corridor up to the Pagoda platform, accompanied by your guide’s explanation of locals’ unique Buddhist beliefs. The magnificent golden dome of the Pagoda rises an impressive 98 metres above its base and is said to have been covered with tons and tons of pure gold, along with numerous precious stones such as jade, rubies, sapphires, and diamonds. Humbling in its beauty, the Pagoda dome is one of the city’s most iconic places, and is the perfect spot in which to cap off a Yangon city tour of tradition and culture.
After sufficient time exploring the Pagoda and its dome, we’ll meet our van and head back to the meeting point, about a thirty-minute drive away. Should you wish to remain at the Pagoda, you are welcome to do so, however you will be responsible for your own transportation back into the centre of town.
Go beyond the city centre and see a real cross-section of life in Yangon. Hop on the slow train for a unique Yangon city tour that will allow you to observe the lively and colourful happenings of the local urban lifestyle. From our meeting point, we’ll head to the Central Railway Station to catch the circular train, a commuter rail network that services the Yangon Metropolitan Area.
This 45.9 kilometer, 39-station loop connects several satellite towns and suburban areas, and is one of the best ways to discover the real Yangon. The entire loop takes about three hours to complete, but we’ll be hopping off at Da Nyin Gone Station to visit a lively local market. We’ll spend about 45 minutes wandering through the stalls, meeting vendors, and observing the local way of life in Yangon. You’ll learn about the commodities that are basic necessities for life here, and perhaps grab a coffee or tea from one of the local shops.
Our Yangon tour will continue as we get back on the train and head for downtown, where we’ll walk through Little India and Chinatown, two fabulously diverse and vibrant Yangon neighbourhoods. Here, we’ll enjoy a local tea on the street corner, where we’ll participate in a favourite local pastime – people-watching. By now you’ll have a full taste of Yangon, near and far, including its impressive colonial and spiritual heritage, evident throughout the city and its suburbs. If you're looking for a more unique way to tour Yangon, we're pretty sure this is it.
Across the Yangon River, the region of Twante is home to the ""Oh-Bo pottery"" community. Take a trip by local ferry and on foot to visit the artisans who create pottery using traditional methods and local materials. Feeling creative? Dive in with a hands-on lesson (literally) and learn how it's made. Finish it all off with lunch and a spectacular view from one of Myanmar's highest pagodas.
Your Yangon tour starts with a quick walk through the city’s streets as you head down to the riverside and jetty. There, you’ll travel like a local on a public ferry across the mighty Yangon River. The journey is only 10 minutes long, but it’ll offer up a great view of daily river life — not to mention excellent photo ops!
From here, your Yangon city tour will take you by either private taxi or ‘dyna truck’ (a pick-up truck similar to a songthaew) through the countryside as you head toward the town of Twante, where local potters work with traditional tools and local kilns and materials. Once there, you’ll visit with community artisans and not only see some of their products, but also learn how their work is produced. Fancy getting your hands dirty? Then participate in a literal hands-on lesson as you test out their traditional pottery methods.
Next up, you’re heading up — walking for about 20 minutes uphill to reach Shwesandaw Pagoda, one of the highest pagodas in Myanmar. Take in the fantastic view of the surrounding area and feel 1,000 years of history at your feet.
Finally, your Yangon tour finishes with a return ferry ride, but not before your guide has pointed out a few note-worthy sites on the ride back. Board the boat to re-cross the Yangon River, and head back into downtown Yangon.
Experience as downtown Yangon comes alive on this city walking tour that takes you through the city’s main market district.
First up, you’ll wander through the chaos of Shwe Bontha Street, crammed with locals selling secondhand (and third- and fourth-hand) items — anything and everything from electronics to footwear (shopaholics, you’ve been warned).
But if all the excitement of the market leaves you seeking serenity, you’ll get your dose of Zen as you pass by both Buddhist and Hindu temples on the way toward China Town, and plunge back into a world where streetside vendors dominate the landscape, selling everything from gold to vegetables.
As your Yangon city tour heads into China Town, you’ll stop for a refreshing drink and snack — maybe a green tea at a local tea shop or a freshly squeezed sugarcane juice at a roadside stall. Wherever your thirst guides you! Snap some photos at a nearby temple that’s adorned with hundreds of images depicting mythological scenes.
While this busy area is a shopping hotspot when evening comes, it’s still off the radar for most visitors. With blocks of little boutiques and antique shops tucked down alleyways, you could easily refurbish your house and obtain an entirely new wardrobe in one day (getting those purchases home in your luggage is another matter). And if you’re still hungry, your Yangon tour will make its way through roadside market stalls filled with fruit, vegetables, fresh seafood, and locally cooked delicacies.
Heading onto 19th Street, you’ll discover this small side street is filled vendor after vendor boasting charcoal grills, cooking up all sorts of meats, veggies, and marinades. This is the place to go for street food in Yangon, with lots of outdoor seating, bustling local life, and plenty of beer. Your guide will treat you to some of their favourite snacks and a beer to finish off this unique exploration of downtown Yangon.
Yangon lies in the fertile delta of southern Myanmar, on the wide Yangon River. The city is filled with shaded boulevards, while shimmering stupas float above the treetops. The city became the capital only in 1885, when the British completed their conquest of Upper Myanmar and Mandalay's brief period as capital of the last Burmese kingdom ended.
Start the tour at the SULE PAGODA, a gleaming octagonal pagoda that stands squarely at the central point of the city. Afterwards, visit the NATIONAL MUSEUM to gain an insight into Myanmar. See the eight meter high Sihasana Lion Throne, used by the last Burmese king, and other fascinating artifacts from Burmese history and culture.
Finally, continue to the SHWEDAGON PAGODA, the highlight of any visit to Yangon. Towering over the city, this pagoda is the most sacred spot in the country, built to house eight hair relics of the Buddha. The Shwedagon and surrounding shrines are at their most beautiful during the sunset hour, as the golden stupa reflects the changing colors of twilight.
Our guide will pick you up at your hotel and lead you on a full-day sightseeing tour to discover the former capital - Yangon. You will hear about the colonial architecture, religious buildings and parks and feel the real Yangon with our tour.
The first stop will be the Sule Pagoda—a Burmese stupa located in the heart of downtown. After that you will intermingle with locals in one of the colorful local markets before heading to the Strand Hotel for a drink. Before lunch, you’ll visit the reclining Buddha known as Chauk Htat Gyi (reclining Buddha). Enjoy your lunch at local restaurant with popular cuisines in Burma such as Kachin, Shan and Rakhine.
In the afternoon we will lead you to a small station where you’ll hop on the famous circular train for a 30- to 45-minute ride. Enjoy the slow pace of this antique railway used by locals, monks and vendors. The train will bring you right behind Bogyoke Aung San Market at the centre of Yangon. You'll have time to explore the city's largest selection of Burmese handicrafts before your guide takes you back to your hotel.
The Monsoon Cooking Course offers the opportunity for you to study how Burmese prepare their cuisines with traditional spices and condiments. Start with a trip to a local market with an experienced chef. Here you will learn about the various spices, vegetables and other ingredients used in Burmese cuisine and select and buy the necessary items for your personal cooking lesson. Return to Monsoon Restaurant where your qualified chef will guide you through the preparation of several popular Myanmar dishes.
Our tour guide will meet you at your hotel and we start our excursion to Syriam in approx. 50 minutes. Our first trip will be Ye Le Paya (""Mid-Stream-Pagoda""),set on a tiny island in the river. Then we explore two further pagodas and the riverside market to enjoy shopping and feel the real ways of life.
On the way back to Yangon, visit Kyaik Khauk Pagoda and surrounding, which was built by the Mon King Cula Thirimasoka of Thaton in the Buddhist Era 241. If time permits, visit to the school at Suthaungpyay Monastery where about 1000 students, orphans and non-orphans. Return to Yangon and transfer to hotel.
For golf enthusiasts, our half day of golfing in Yangon is an excellent choice. Only about 45 mins drive from city centre, Pun Hlaing Golf club overlooks the magnificent panoramas of Hlaing and Pun Hlaing River. Tee off at the 18 hole golf course, professionally designed by the internationally renowned Gary Player. For all golfers, this will be a rewarding round and addition to your Myanmar vacation.
A Buddhist tends to practice meditation as a mental exercise for attaining serenity and soundness. We have arranged the necessary permission for those who wish to study Buddhist teachings and learn the traditional practice of meditation. You will be able to discuss with venerable monk and meditation instructor for one hour and try it comfortably for another hour.
This trip will prove to be fruitful for you during your stay in Myanmar as your learn to attaining peace of mind and tranquility.
Our tour guide will pick you up at 7am. We will visit Scott’s Market or known as Bogyoke market, where there is time to browse through the dozens of stalls and shops. This is Yangon's best market for handicrafts and other goods. Besides that you also drop by Indian Market, Vegetable & Fruit Market and you will have a chance to experience the locals bargaining and trading their products in sometimes hectic atmosphere & shop till you drop.
After that we visit Bothataung Pagoda located on the river side and stroll along Yangon river to watch the many boats loading and unloading, and intermingle in the daily life in Yangon.
Your journey begins with a transfer to Yangon Jetty. You will embark on a boat to cruise along the Yangon River to the small town of Twantay. This peaceful and beautiful town is famous for its pottery, which are unique in style and technique to the Twantay area. Stroll around town to view how posts and earthen wares are made. Continue sightseeing in the town as you travel by traditional horse cart. Return to Yangon and enjoy a special lunch onboard as you cruise back along the river.
After having breakfast at the hotel, the guide will pick you and drive to Bago which is 80km north of Yangon. On the way to Bago, we will visit to Allied War Cemetery. Upon arrival at Bago, proceed to the KyeinPun -built in 1476 by King Dhammazedi, it consists of four 30m-high sitting Buddhas placed back-to-back around a huge, square pillar, KyatKha Wine Monastery, Shwe Maw Daw pagoda which is the highest in Myanmar, Hintha Gone pagoda, this shrine has good views over Bago from the roofed platform on the hilltop. According to legend, this was the one point rising from the sea when the mythical bird (the hintha) landed here, ShweThaLyaung reclining Buddha Image and the Hanthawaddy Palace which was the capital of second Myanmar Empire. And then, drive back to Yangon.
Day 1 -Our tour guide will meet you at your hotel and we start our excursion to Syriam in approx. 50 minutes. Our first trip will be Ye Le Paya ("Mid-Stream-Pagoda"),set on a tiny island in the river.Then we explore two further pagodas and the riverside market to enjoy shopping and feel the real ways of life.
On the way back to Yangon, visit Kyaik Khauk Pagoda and surrounding, which was built by the Mon King Cula Thirimasoka of Thaton in the Buddhist Era 241. If time permits, visit to the school at Suthaungpyay Monastery where about 1000 students, orphans and non-orphans.
Return to Yangon. Yangon lies in the fertile delta of southern Myanmar, on the wide Yangon River. The city is filled with shaded boulevards, while shimmering stupas float above the treetops. The city became the capital only in 1885, when the British completed their conquest of Upper Myanmar and Mandalay's brief period as capital of the last Burmese kingdom ended. Start the tour at the SULE PAGODA, a gleaming octagonal pagoda that stands squarely at the centerpoint of the city. Afterwards, visit the NATIONAL MUSEUM to gain an insight into Myanmar. See the eight meter high Sihasana Lion Throne, used by the last Burmese king, and other fascinating artifacts from Burmese history and culture. Finally, continue to the SHWEDAGON PAGODA, the highlight of any visit to Yangon. Towering over the city, this pagoda is the most sacred spot in the country, built to house eight hair relics of the Buddha. The Shwedagon and surrounding shrines are at their most beautiful during the sunset hour, as the golden stupa reflects the changing colors of twilight.
Day2 - Our guide will pick you up at your hotel and lead you on a full-day sightseeing tour to discover the former capital - Yangon. You will hear about the colonial architecture, religious buildings and parks and feel the real Yangon with our tour. The first stop will be the Sule Pagoda—a Burmese stupa located in the heart of downtown. After that you will intermingle with locals in one of the colorful local markets before heading to the Strand Hotel for a drink. Before lunch, you’ll visit the reclining Buddha known as Chauk Htat Gyi (reclining Buddha). Enjoy your lunch at local restaurant with popular cuisines in Burma such as Kachin, Shan and Rakhine. In the afternoon we will lead you to a small station where you’ll hop on the famous circular train for a 30- to 45-minute ride. Enjoy the slow pace of this antique railway used by locals, monks and vendors. The train will bring you right behind Bogyoke Aung San Market at the centre of Yangon. You'll have time to explore the city's largest selection of Burmese handicrafts before your guide takes you back to your hotel.
Day3 - The guide will pick you at the hotel and drive to Bago which is 80km north of Yangon. On the way to Bago, we will visit to Allied War Cemetery. Upon arrive to Bago, proceed to the KyeinPun -built in 1476 by King Dhammazedi, it consists of four 30m-high sitting Buddhas placed back-to-back around a huge, square pillar, KyatKha Wine Monastery, Shwe Maw Daw pagoda which is the highest in Myanmar, Hintha Gone pagoda, this shrine has good views over Bago from the roofed platform on the hilltop. According to legend, this was the one point rising from the sea when the mythical bird (the hintha) landed here, ShweThaLyaung reclining Buddha Image and the Hanthawaddy Palace which was the capital of second Myanmar Empire. And then, drive back to Yangon.