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Visitor Information
SIGHTSEEING OPPORTUNITIES (SHORT TRIP/HALF DAY)
Duration: 4 ½ hrs - Start city tour in an air-conditioned coach. On the way to Yangon, enjoy scenic beauty of the country while passing Thanlyin. (1 Hr)
- Visit Mahabandoola Park just south-east of Sule Pagoda. Photo opportunity. (15 Mins)
- Visit Shwedagon Pagoda. Over 2500 years old, the pagoda soars a massive 326 feet into the air.. (1 hour sightseeing)
- Visit Chaukhtat Gyi Pagoda, featuring the reclining Buddha which is almost as large as the enormous figure in Bago. Learn the Buddhist monk's ways of life. (45 Mins)
- Arrive at Karaweik Royal Barge beside Royal Lake. (30 Mins)
- Transfer to Thilawa Wharf. (1 Hr Drive)
Remark: The physically disabled are recommended to visit up to the Pagoda platform. Only 5 wheelchairs are available at Shwedagon Pagoda. Walking duration is approximately 45mins to the Pagoda platform. Escalator and lift available. Shoes must be removed when visiting any place of worship.
SIGHTSEEING OPPORTUNITIES (FULL DAY)
Duration: 8 Hours - Start city tour in an air-con coach. On the way to Yangon, enjoy scenic beauty of the country while passing Thanlyin. (1 Hr)
- Visit the world famous Shwedagon Pagoda, which is over 2500 years old. (1 hrs 30 min)
- Visit Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda, the huge reclining Buddha. (45mins)
- Visit Karaweik Royal Barge beside Royal Lake. (45 mins)
- Lunch at local restuarant. (1 hr)
- Visit Sule Pagoda and Mahabandoola Park (also known as Victoria Park) for photo opportunity. (30 mins)
- Visit Bogyoke Market for shopping. (1 & 30 hrs)
- Transfer to Thilawa Wharf. (1 Hr Drive)
Remark: The physically disabled are recommended to visit up to the Pagoda platform. Only 5 wheelchairs are available at Shwedagon Pagoda. Walking duration is approximately 45mins to the Pagoda platform. Escalator and lift available. Shoes must be removed when visiting any place of worship.
SHOPPING
Myanmar is famous for the following: - Lacquerware
- Precious stones and jewelry
- Jade
- Tapestry
- Antiques
- Wood craft
DINING - French
Le Planteur Restaurant & Bar
Address : No. 16, Sawmaha Street, Kandawgyi, Bahan, Yangon, Myanmar.
Tel / Fax: 95 1-549389, 557526
Email: leplanteur@mptmail.net.mm
Location: Nice & quiet residential area near Royal Lake (15 min driving from City Center)
Description: The best French cuisine with good wine selection.
- Italian
L’ Opera Italian Restaurant, since 1997
Address : No. 20, Thu Kha Waddy Rd. Yankin Tsp, Yangon , Myanmar .
Tel: 95-1-566662
Email: lopera@myanmars.net
Location: 15 mins drive from city center
Description: Leading Italian cuisine in town. Delicious pasta prepared by the only
Italian chef in town.
- Myanmar
Green Elephant Myanmar Cuisine Restaurant
Address: No. 519 (A), Pyay Road, Thirimingalar Road, Kamaryut Tsp, Yangon,
Myanmar.
Tel: 95-1-535231, 720375
Fax: 95 1 - 537706
Location: Near the university campus, about 20 min drive from city center.
Description: One of the more famous Myanmar cuisines with traditional service.
Sandy Myanmar Cuisine
Address: Kandawgyi Palace Hotel, Kan Yeik Tha Road, Yangon, Myanmar.
Tel: 95-1-382918
Location: Beside of Kandawgyi Lake
Description: Claypot curry is its signature dish.
- Chinese
Shan Kan Chinese Restaurant
Location: Located Kandawmin Park near Shwedagon just 15 min drive from City
Center.
Tel: 95-1- 240216, 244336
Description: Famous Cantonese cuisine in town. Deep fried Soft Shell Crab has
been described as unforgettable
- Indian
Indian Ashoka Indian Restaurant
Address: 28 B, Pho Sein Road, Bahan Tsp, Yangon, Myanmar.
Tel: 95-1-709402
Location: 15 mins drive from city center, near Hotel Nikko Royal Lake.
Description: Tasty traditional curries served with Indian bread.
- Thai
Padoma Retaurant
AddresS: No. 78 C Inya Road, Yangon.
Tel: 951 - 536 485, 0980 32909, 256 355 Ext. 3204
Fax: 951 - 256 360
Email : goldengalon@mptmail.net.mm
Location: 30 mins drive from city center, near Inya Lake.
Description: Popular Thai cuisine.
- Others
Royal Thazin Restaurant
Address: No. 96, Inya Road, Yangon.
Tel: 951 – 720736, 526749
Location: 30 min drive from city center, near Inya Lake.
Description: European, Myanmar, Chinese and Indian Cuisine NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT
Duration: 5 hrs - Start tour with an experience guide in an air-conditioned coach, passing Thanlyin, an ancient port city. (1 hr)
- Orientation tour on Yangon. (30 mins)
- Proceed to Karaweik Cultural Show showcasing 12 kinds of Myanmar traditional dances. (1 hr)
- Followed by dinner at Dhakhina / Ottara hall. (1 hr)
- After dinner, proceed to People’s Park for photo opportunity and panoramic view of the great Shwedagon Pagoda. (30 mins)
- Drive back to Thilawa Port. Transfer to the ship. (1 hr)
FAVOURITE BEACHES
There are three well-known beaches in Myanmar - Ngapali Beach, Ngwe Saung Beach and Chaungtha Beach. These are on the west coast of Myanmar, on the Bay of Bengal.
Ngapali Beach is a 45 minute flight northwest from Yangon and during the high season, domestic airlines make connections from Bagan or Heho airports. Located on the Rakhine coast, near the small town of Thandwe, it is an unspoiled beach of white sand and swaying palm trees. Stretching over 3 km, visitors may swim in the turquoise sea of the Bay of Bengal. There are no jet skis or noisy motor boats to spoil the serenity and tranquility of this untouched beach. There is a good range of quality deluxe hotels.
There are a couple of interesting fishing villages which can be reached by bicycle or by car. There is an elephant camp near the town of Thandwe which is an attractive departure for those who are tired of the sun and sea. Ngapali Beach is a great place to end a Myanmar tour while relaxing with the sea, sun and sand amidst peaceful surroundings. RECOMMENDED ACCOMMODATIONS
Ngwe Saung Beach has become popular with tourists over the last three years as the quality of the beach, sand and sea is comparable to Ngapali Beach. There is a good range of quality deluxe hotels.
The beach could be reached by car (about 5 hours drive) from Yangon, or by a tourist ferry which would make an overnight trip (please note that the boat may not operate if there are insufficient bookings). A new domestic air carrier Air Bagan, has started flying to Pathein on a regular basis during the high season. The flight is a 25 minute flight to the city of Pathein followed by a one hour car transfer to the beach. Like Ngapali Beach, the beauty of the beach is unspoiled and visitors can enjoy a peaceful and relaxing holiday.
Chaungtha Beach is located 31 mile to the west of Pathein in the Ayeyarwaddy Division. The best way to get to Chaungtha is by car from Yangon. Yangon to Pathein is about a 5-hour drive through the delta regions of Ayeyarwaddy Division while Pathein to Chaung-tha takes about 2 hours. A regular double-decker boat leaves Yangon at 4pm every evening and reaches Pathein early the next day. Due to its easy accessibility from Yangon, Chaungtha Beach receives both local and international visitors annually.
SPORTS
Yangon
Pun Hlaing Golf Club
Just 8 miles from the city centre of Yangon, this 650 acres natural peninsula framed by two scenic rivers, is the spectacular Pun Hlaing Golf Estate. Tee off at the Gary Player course designed by Pun Hlaing Golf Club.
Bagan
Bagan Golf Resort
The magnificent Bagan Golf Resort Club offers both golfers and tourists a sense of ultimate tranquility and serenity. The golf course overlooks the wide expanse of an 18-hole golf course, as well as panoramic view of hundreds of ancient palaces and pagodas. Golfing at the Bagan Golf Resort Club is a memorable experience as one can marvel at the beauty and magnificent of nature and ancient structures. It is only 5 minute drive from Bagan Nyaung Oo Airport.
Taunggyi
Aye Thar Yar Golf Resort (Taunggyi)
A 30 minute drive from Inlay Lake or Heho Airport, or an hour 15 minute drive from Yangon, is the sprawling 270 acre estate of Aye Thar Yar Golf Resort, located in the breathtaking beautiful Taunggyi of the Shan State. Golfers can enjoy a round or two of golf at the 7380 yard, par 72, 18-hole golf course.
FESTIVALS
Many festivals are celebrated in Myanmar. - Taungbyone Nat Festival
Every August 19th (full moon of Wagaung), the Taungbyone village near Mandalay, celebrates the most famous of the Nat (supernatural beings that reward believers) festival in Myanmar. This event is visited by those who worship Nat, especially traders and merchants who seek help to generate more profits.
- Ratanagu Nat Festival
At the Ratanagu Pagoda, Amarapura Township, on August 27th (8th Waxing Moon Day of Wagaung), is the festival to honor the mother of the two Nat brothers of Taungbyone.
- Manuha Temple Festival
At Bagan, on November 14th and 15th (one day before and the day of the Full Moon Day of Tazaungmon), the people donate rice to monks, free rice cakes to all and papier mache' figures.
- Kaung Hmu Daw Pagoda Festival
On October 17th (the dawn of the full moon of Thadingyut) at Sagaing, the villagers carry the four Buddha images around the village lake on a huge golden barge towed by hundreds of leg-rowers.
- Elephant Dance Festival
On October 17th (Full Moon Day of Thadingyut), at Kyaukse - Mandalay Division, papier mache elephants are carried around the town towards the pagoda on the Kyaukse Hill. A dance competition is held featuring these beautiful papier mache elephants.
- Kathein Robe Offering Ceremony
Throughout the country in the month of November (the whole month of the Myanmar month of Tazaungmon), holy robes are offered to the monks at the monasteries. This offering of robes enables the monks to replace the old ones that were soiled during the monsoon season.
- Hot Air Balloon Festival
At Taunggyi on November 8th (one week before the full moon of Tazaungmon), the pagoda in the abode of the Celestial Beings is paid homage by sending lighted hot air balloons into the sky. This tradition is combined with a competition to send the most elaborate and beautiful balloons of every shape and size up into the air.
- Parade of Lights
At Taunggyi, on November 15th (full moon night of Tazaungmon), the people of Taunggyi and its neighbours march through the town with decorated floats and lighted candles to pay homage to the Sulamuni Pagoda at the edge of the town.
- Lights Festival and Weaving Competition
Throughout Myanmar on November 15th (full moon of Tazaungmon), an all-night weaving competition takes place at the Shwedagon Pagoda and at most revered pagodas in the country on the night before the Full Moon Day.
- Thingyan - The New Year Water Festival
Thingyan - Water Festival is celebrated by everyone in Myanmar for 4 to 5 days commencing around April 13 to usher the Myanmar New Year.
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