The cultural city of Yangon entices visitors with its popular attractions, including Myanmar Gems Museum and Kaba Aye Pagoda, and is loved for sightseeing.
Mandalay is known for its castles and cocktail bars, and entices visitors with its popular attractions, including Mahamuni Buddha Temple and Jade Market.
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing, head to Shwedagon Pagoda – just one of the monuments in Bahan. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.
Learn about the local history of Yangon with a stop at Sule Pagoda. Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Chuang Thar Beach during your travels in Chaung Thar? While you're in the area, stroll along the white-sand beaches.
During your visit to Yangon, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Bogyoke Market. Stroll along the lakeside in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
"It's easy to stay at a generic box type hotel.
The Strand has pedigree (See Raffles and E&O). It's a beautiful building with high ceilings. Beautifully decorated and clean. Very pleasant staff. Quiet and tranquil.
Stay here for your first visit to Yangon, and you can always stay at a generic, branded hotel on a subsequent visit."