10-Hour Yangon Pagoda Tour with Shwedagon and City Highlights

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the world-famous Great Golden Shwedagon Pagoda
• 02 Visit Botataung, Sule, and Chauk Htet Gyi's colossal Reclining Buddha
• 03 See colonial landmarks and diverse religious buildings in downtown Yangon
• 04 Browse Bogyoke Aung San Market (Scott Market) for a taste of local shopping
• 05 Enjoy panoramic Yangon River views and glimpses of daily life around the jetty

Discover the cultural history of Yangon, Myanmar's largest city, on this 10-hour excursion. See the modern high-rises and gilded Buddhist pagodas that define its skyline as you visit the famed Shwedagon Paya, a huge, shimmering pagoda complex that draws thousands of pilgrims each year. Explore other notable religious sites, including Botataung and Sule pagodas, both of which house Buddhist relics, along with key city landmarks and local experiences.

Explore people's daily lives around the jetty and Yangon River, with panoramic views worthy of a photo shoot.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Yangon

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Yangon Pagodas, Heritage Landmarks, and Local Life

• Visit Bo Ta Htaung Pagoda.

• Explore people's daily lives around the jetty and Yangon River, with panoramic views worthy of a photo shoot.

• Look around the city centre landmarks, including Sule Pagoda, Mahabandoola Park, colonial buildings, and many different religious buildings.

• Take a short break at a tea shop.

• Visit Chauk Htet Gyi, the great colossal Reclining Buddha image.

• Lunch at a local restaurant.

• Discover the benefits of retail therapy at Bogyoke Aung San Market (Scott Market).

• Explore the General Aung San Museum.

• Visit Kandawgyi Lake Park.

• Explore the world-famous Great Golden Shwedagon Pagoda.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transport facility
• Local licensed English-speaking guide
• Entry and camera fees
• Drinking water
• Local snacks

What's Not Included

• Meals (lunch/dinner)
• Drinks and beverages
• Tips
• Personal expenses

Know before you go

• The museum and Scott Market are closed on Monday and gazetted holidays.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)

Tour start

Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.