Bago (Myanmar)

capital city of Bago Region, Burma

70km

Mawlamyine

city

121km

Yangon

former capital of Myanmar (Burma) and the current capital of Yangon Region

128km

Twante

a delta town that is famous for pottery

153km

Bagan

ancient city in Myanmar

459km

Mandalay

cultural city in Mandalay Region, Myanmar

483km

Kyaiktiyo Pagoda

small pagoda (7.3 metres (24 ft)) built on the top of a granite boulder covered with gold leaves, and legend has it that it is precariously perched on a strand of the Buddha's hair

204m

Thuwunna Stadium

123km

Chaukhtatgyi Buddha Temple

A temple that is home to an impressive reclining Buddha that is 65 m long and 6 storeys high.

126km

Inya Lake

The largest lake in the city. Some parts of Inya Lake's shoreline are accessible on foot, and are known for their gardens. Along Inya Lake's shore is the famous Inya Lake Hotel, now owned by Dusit and Yangon University (in a beautiful park-like setting). Surrounding the lake are villas owned by military leaders.

126km

Bogyoke Aung San Museum

This is the house where Aung San lived with his wife and three children until his assassination. The house is still in original condition ans houses a museum with many interesting items on display, e.g., Aung San's car, his library and his suits. Outside is the pond where his son, Aung San Lin, drowned. The accident was one of the reasons why the family moved.

126km

Kandawgyi Lake

Recently renovated park that makes for a nice stroll. Lots of small restaurants, food stalls and a playgarden inside. The lake is best known for its karaweik (at its southeastern tip), a replica of a traditional Burmese royal boat. There is also a board walk around the south edge of the lake, affording a better view than that from the gardens. At its northwestern tip is Bogyoke Aung San Park, which is on Natmauk Rd. Main entrance is from the southeast corner. Foreigners pay 300 kyat, and there's a sign indicating there's also a 500 kyat camera charge and a 1,000 kyat video camera fee, but those don't seem to be enforced. Not all parts of the park are accesible from the southeast entrance, so you might have to walk around a bit on the street as well to see the park completely.

126km

Yangon Zoological Gardens

Opened by the British in 1906. There are 145 species of 1203 land animals. During public holidays, the Elephant Circus is performed for attractions.

127km

St. Mary's Cathedral, Yangon

The cathedral's exterior is newly renovated, but it's still an ugly eyesore outside, but the superior Myanmarese dexterity of carving is shown in the interior's 14 Stations of the Cross. Images literally pop out of the screen in 3D fashion.

127km

Bogyoke Aung San Stadium

128km

Ministers' Building

It was the home and administrative seat of British Burma. In February 2012, 7 local companies and 3 foreign companies submitted a proposal to the Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC) to convert the Ministers' Building into a hotel and museum.

128km

Martyrs' Mausoleum

A memorial built to honour Aung San and six cabinet members who were assassinated. The mausoleum is on a hill, and is adjacent to Shwedagon Paya. It offers a beautiful panoramic view of Yangon.

128km

Maha Wizaya Pagoda

128km

Shwedagon Pagoda

128km

Singu Min Bell

large bell located at the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Burma (Myanmar)

128km

Yangon City Hall

The seat of the city's administrative body, Yangon City Development Committee (YCDC). Construction began in 1926 and ended in 1936. The city hall has been the focal point of major political demonstrations and the site of several bombings, including one in 2000, 2008 and 2009.

128km

High Court Building (Yangon)

Until 2006, the Supreme Court of Myanmar was located at this complex. The building is listed on the Yangon City Heritage List.

128km

Strand Hotel

The oldest and most famous hotel in Myanmar, built by the Sarkies brothers in 1901 (who also built Penang's E&O and Singapore's Raffles). It is a national landmark and was renovated in the 1990s after years of neglect.

128km

Sule Pagoda

Incongruously serving as a traffic island in the middle of the busiest intersection in central Yangon, Sule Paya is a 46 m octagonal-shaped stupa that, according to the local story, was built 2,000 years ago to house a strand of the Buddha's hair. Whether or not it has a strand of the Buddha's hair, the galleries of the pagoda are an oasis of calm from the chaotic traffic that passes around it all day long. Shoes can be left at counters at any entrance, but carry a plastic bag.

128km

Maha Bandula Park

Known for its rose gardens. Inside the park is the Independence Monument, built to signify Myanmar's independence. The park offers a great view of the City Hall and colonial buildings.

128km

People's Square and Park

Occupies 130 acres, between parliament and Shwedagon Paya and known for its large concrete water fountain. Inside the park is a museum. There are a lot of decrepit statues and relics (like ships and aircraft) as well as sterile squares in the Stalinist model, all of which gives an interesting insight to the government. Entrance fee for foreigners.

128km

Holy Trinity Cathedral, Yangon

The Anglican cathedral built by the British. It is one of two cathedrals in Yangon, and has a beautiful interior.

128km