Things to Do in Yangon
Top attractions, best neighborhoods to wander, and the food you shouldn't skip in Yangon, Myanmar — 2026 traveler picks.
Top places to see
Shwedagon Pagoda
Iconic 99m gold-leaf pagoda — Myanmar's holiest Buddhist site. MMK 10,000 entry. Best at sunset when locals come to walk + pray.
Sule Pagoda + downtown colonial buildings
2,000-year-old golden pagoda in the centre of Yangon's colonial-era downtown. Walk the surrounding 19th-century buildings (City Hall, High Court, Strand Hotel). Free walking.
Bogyoke Market (Scott's Market)
1926 colonial-era covered market. Burmese rubies + jade + textiles + thanaka (face powder). Negotiate hard.
Kandawgyi Lake + Karaweik Palace
Wooden palace replica on royal lake. Beautiful free walk around the lake. Best at sunset with Shwedagon visible.
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Things to do in Yangon
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Tours, tickets & day trips
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Mohinga (fish noodle soup, Burmese national breakfast) at any street stall. Tea leaf salad (lahpet thoke) at any local restaurant. Burmese curry at Padonmar.
Local tip
RGN is 16km from centre — Grab + Yangon Taxis apps are the most-honest options (MMK 12,000-18,000 / €5-7). Cash US dollars + Myanmar kyat (MMK) only — limited card acceptance. Note: ongoing civil unrest since 2021 — confirm current travel advisories.
Where to stay
Hotels across Yangon — filter by neighborhood + budget on the map below.