10-Hour Yangon Pagodas Tour with Colonial Landmarks and Sunset Cruise

Start the tour at 8 am with a visit to the magnificent 2,500-year-old Shwedagon Pagoda. Marvel at this wonder, sheathed in 11 tons of pure gold and adorned with 4,350 diamonds weighing around 1,800 carats.

Proceed to Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda, which houses a 70 m-long reclining Buddha image. Then admire the green Kandawgyi Park and its highlighted Karaweik barge, a replica of the royal barge.

Make your way through Bogyoke (Scotts) Market and shop in this famous market, home to hundreds of gemstone, handicraft, art, clothing, and food stores. Please note that the market is closed on Mondays and public holidays.

Eat lunch at a local restaurant.

Visit Yangon's colonial-style city center in the afternoon. Make your way to Sule Paya Stupa, built over 2,000 years ago, and then continue to the beautiful Maha Bandula Park with the Independence Monument.

Walk through some of the old colonial buildings and visit the historic Post Office and the heritage Strand Hotel.

Stop at the Strand Hotel, then drive to Botahtaung Pagoda near the Yangon River.

Take a walk to the jetty and set out on a sunset cruise along the peaceful Yangon River.