8-Hour Yangon City Tour with Shwedagon Pagoda and Market

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 See the 65-metre-long reclining Buddha at Chauk Htet Gyi Pagoda
• 02 Explore Yangon's colonial landmarks, including City Hall, the High Court, and the Telegraphic Office
• 03 Browse Burmese handicrafts, art, and jewellery at Bogyoke Aung San Market
• 04 Marvel at the 99-metre-high, gold-plated Shwedagon Pagoda with its diamond-studded spire

Explore the highlights of Yangon on this 8-hour tour, visiting Chauk Htet Gyi Pagoda, the city's colonial-era downtown landmarks, Bogyoke Aung San Market, and the iconic Shwedagon Pagoda. Along the way, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and discover some of Yangon's most fascinating cultural, architectural, and spiritual sights.

Explore the highlights of Yangon on this 8-hour tour, visiting Chauk Htet Gyi Pagoda, the city's colonial-era downtown landmarks, Bogyoke Aung San Market, and the iconic Shwedagon Pagoda.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Yangon

Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Yangon City Highlights and Shwedagon Pagoda

• 08:00: Meet your tour guide at your hotel.
• Visit Chauk Htet Gyi Pagoda, one of the most well-known Buddhist temples in Myanmar, home to a reclining Buddha statue measuring 65 metres long and 16 metres high.
• Explore Mahabandula People Park, the colonial buildings, City Hall, the High Court, the Telegraphic Office, and Yangon's downtown city centre.
• 12:00 - 13:00: Have lunch at a local restaurant.
• 13:00 - 18:00: Continue sightseeing with a visit to Bogyoke Aung San Market, a major tourist destination featuring Burmese handicrafts, art, and jewellery.
• Visit Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon's most famous landmark, a massive 99-metre-high gold-plated pagoda with a diamond-studded spire set on top of a small hill.
• Drop-off at your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Bottled water and a cold towel
• Lunch at a local restaurant
• English-speaking Myanmar tour guide
• Private transfers by air-conditioned saloon vehicle
• Entrance and sightseeing fees

What's Not Included

• Domestic or international tickets to or from Yangon
• Meals other than those mentioned
• Visits not mentioned in the program
• Drinks and personal expenses
• Tips for local guides and drivers, and camera fees

What to bring

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Clothing that covers the knees and shoulders for temple visits

Know before you go

• No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
• 57 USD per adult (* group 10-12 pax).
• 60 USD per adult (* group 8-9 pax).
• 65 USD per adult (* group 5-7 pax).
• 70 USD per adult (* group 3-4 pax).
• 86 USD per adult (* group 2 pax).
• 125 USD per adult (* 1 pax).

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Shwedagon east gate Yangon, Yangon 11201, Myanmar (Burma)

Tour start

Shwedagon east gate Yangon, Yangon 11201, Myanmar (Burma)

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.