9-Hour Yangon Historic Tour with Shwedagon Pagoda and Chinatown

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Yangon's distinctive mix of British colonial architecture, modern high-rises, and gilded Buddhist pagodas
• 02 Walk through Chinatown, a striking example of the Chinese community's presence in Myanmar
• 03 Visit landmark sites including Sule Pagoda, Maha Bandoola Park, City Hall, Pansodan Road, and the Yangon Post Office
• 04 See the Giant Reclining Buddha at Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda
• 05 Experience the legendary Shwedagon Pagoda, considered the heart of Yangon

Discover the essence of Yangon, or Rangoon, the largest city in Myanmar. Explore its distinctive blend of British colonial architecture, modern high-rises, and gilded Buddhist pagodas that define the city's skyline, while visiting key landmarks such as Chinatown, Sule Pagoda, Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda, and the legendary Shwedagon Pagoda.

Continue to Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda, known for its Giant Reclining Buddha.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Yangon

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Yangon Highlights and Sacred Landmarks

• Get picked up from your hotel and head to downtown Yangon.

• Make your way to Chinatown, a sterling example of the harmonious presence of the Chinese community in Myanmar.

• Visit the following highlights: the unique Jewish Synagogue, Sule Pagoda, Maha Bandoola Park, City Hall, Pansodan Road, and the Yangon Post Office.

• Embark on a shopping spree at Bogyoke Market.

• Visit Royal Kandawgyi Park, a perfect paradise to relax.

• Continue to Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda, known for its Giant Reclining Buddha.

• Visit the legendary Shwedagon Pagoda, considered the heart of Yangon.

Return to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• A local French- or English-speaking tour guide

• Air-conditioned car

• Two bottles of water and one refreshing towel per person

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees (if you prefer, we will calculate these into the pricing and the tour rate will be changed)

• Meals and drinks (your guide can help you find a restaurant of your choice)

• Tipping (your guide will help you)

• Personal expenses

Know before you go

• The itinerary, the price, and the service are negotiable.

• Please confirm two days in advance in order to organize your trip.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Yangon Chinatown, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)

Tour start

Yangon Chinatown, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.