11 Things To Do in Yangon, Myanmar (Are You Ready!?)
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1. Shwedagon Pagoda (ရွှေတိဂုံစေတီတော်) - Probably the most important religious monument and most sacred site in Yangon and throughout Myanmar is the Shwedagon Pagoda (ရွှေတိဂုံစေတီတော်). The golden stupa of the pagoda is covered in gold, and it’s so bright that I you have squint when you look at it. At the top of the pagoda, in the small umbrella looking top, are thousands of gems and diamonds - though it’s pretty challenging to see all the way up there. The Shwedagon Pagoda is a place you must visit when you’re in Yangon.
2. Local Market - One of my favorite things to do in any city I visit about the world is to visit a local fresh market - that’s where life takes place and where the action goes down. There are no shortage of fresh local markets in Yangon, and one of the best in downtown is on 26th street, across the main road from the Shri Kali Temple. The market occupies a block of downtown, and there’s an indoor section, but I really like the street side part of the market.
3. Bogyoke Aung San Market - One of the centrally located markets in downtown Yangon, located at the northern side of town, is Bogyoke Aung San Market, also known by its former name of Scott Market. If you’re looking for souvenirs, gems and jewelry, and fabric, this is a great place for you to visit when you’re in Yangon.
4. Sule Pagoda (ဆူးေလဘုရား) - Another one of the most important religious, political, and overall just city landmarks in Yangon is the Sule Pagoda - basically all roads eventually lead to the Sule Pagoda and it’s a huge transportation hub. You can pay to enter the pagoda for $3, but in my opinion there’s not that much to see inside, but it’s rather the things around the are that are more impressive.
5. Chinatown, Yangon - One of my favorite things to do in Yangon is eat, and if you love food and markets, Chinatown is a place you can’t miss. In the evening, the city of Yangon in the Chinatown area comes alive sprawling with food and people. 19th street in Yangon is a very famous as the barbecue street in the city, and there are a few restaurants where you can get a table, choose some kebabs and have them barbecue them up for you. If you love eating and drinking, dinner at 19th street is one of the fun things to do in Yangon.
6. Kandawgyi Park - There are two parts to Kandawgyi Park, the boardwalk, and the restaurants area - each has an entrance fee. It makes a great relief from the city and place to relax in the natural beauty.
7. Chaukhtatgyi Paya (Chak Htat Gyi Buddha) - This giant reclining Buddha is housed in a huge shed, and it’s among the main Buddhist religious sites in Yangon. Originally in the same location, there was a seating Buddha, but when it fell over, it was replaced by a reclining.
8. National Museum of Myanmar - If you’d like to know more about the history and culture of Myanmar (Burma), one of the attractions in Yangon that you should check out is the National Museum. It was a little outdated, but the exhibitions were educational and interesting.
9. Yangon Circular Railroad - Not really one of the traditional things to do in Yangon, Myanmar, but taking the local circular train route is a great opportunity to see some of the outskirts of the city.
10. Walk Around Yangon - Probably the best way to experience the city is to just get out on your feet and explore Yangon by food - you never know what’s going to happen or what you’re going to see or come across, but it will be full of action.
11. Myanmar Food and Street Food - There’s nothing better than traveling to eat and experiences a country through its food. Yangon is filled with both street food stalls and restaurant where you can get a sample of the local cuisine. Another part of the Myanmar culture I love is the constant tea drinking - nearly everywhere you look, you’ll find a place to sit on the side of the road and drink a cup of hot tea and socialize.
Yangon is a great city, and what I love so much about it is that it’s always full of action, people are extremely friendly, there are many different types of food and street food to try, and it’s just such a vibrant, always entertaining city. Hope you can visit Yangon!
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In the heart of Yangon, Myanmar.
In this video we explore the buildings and shops surrounding Sule Pagoda. The Downtown area of Yangon was designed with Sule Pagoda at its heart - Sule Pagoda is in the middle of a roundabout and on its sides it has some famous Yangon landmarks such as the City Hall, The old tourist building, a church and a mosque. Our guest guide will show show us the buildings and tell us of their history. She will also visit some of the small shops that are on the periphery of the Pagoda compound.
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Exchanging Money in Myanmar
I think one of the hot topics with anyone interested in traveling to Myanmar is money.
No, sorry she leaned, sliding my hundred dollar back to me with a polite smile. It is marked.
I didn't know what she meant. I had tried to get the freshest and newest looking dollars possible. She pointed to a marking on the back of the bill. There it was. Someone had discretely stamped it as some type of authorization, similar to the way American sales people like to hold up a fresh bill to the light to examine it's authenticity before striping it with a highlighter to see if affects counterfeit paint.
Who turns away a hundred dollar bill?
I'm sure it's heartbreaking on both ends.
Myanmar's corrupt currency history
Although I'd heard about U.S. bills being rejected for slight misdemeanors, it still seemed kinda nutty that a developing country would reject a hundred dollar bill. At the time, I didn't know their history with currency.
In earlier days, the government used to mess with the people. They'd change the currency on them. If they felt too many people were getting rich, they'd announce that the currencies of the highest denomination — like the hundred dollar bill-- would be taken out of circulation. Hundred dollar bills lost their value. All that money was lost.
The government would also change their own currency denominations based on whim, like a leader's lucky number. So eventually that the Burmese realized the one currency whose value couldn't easily be changed on whim was the American dollar.
Distrusting of the government and banks, many Burmese withdrew their money and started keeping their American dollars in large books, to keep their dollars pressed, safe and pristine.
Today, many Burmese still prefer to safeguard their money in their homes.
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Yangon in Myanmar (Burma): Shwedagon Pagoda, Kandawgyi Lake & park, street markets and Myanmar food
One day in Yangon Myanmar is just enough to visit the amazing Shwedagon Pagoda and its many surrounding temples which is a must see for anyone visiting Yangon. At night the Shwedagon Pagoda is lit up.
Before visiting the Shwedagon Pagoda (not to be confused with Shwegadon which is the name of a place close to Mandalay further south in Burma) I spent the morning wandering around a typical Myanmar street market watching the poeple of Myanmar go about their daily lives and looking at all the amazing fresh fruit, veg and fish for sale. It's thirsty work so I head to the Kandawgyi Lake & Park which is a beautiful lush green area in the middle of Yangon with lots of cafes and restuarants, in the area of the Karaweik which is a replica of a clasically styled Royal Barge.
Across the lake you can see the Shwedagon Pagoda, and so after an amazing strawberry smoothie I make my way to the Pagoda for the highlight of my first day in Yangon Myanmar.
Lunch today was at the Love Boat, which I chose at random in one of the malls, and it was absolutely delicious!
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Denied Entry to Myanmar by Land: Mae Sot - Bangkok - Yangon (Nok Air & Air Asia)
So, here's the story..
With full of enthusiasm, this morning I left my hostel to find local eatery and transportation to Thailand-Myanmar border. Stuffed myself with Burmese food, I then found minivan that would take me to Mayawady for 50 Baht, so I thought why not.
The border was only 7 km away but I wasn't in the walking-mood and my back was a bit hurting from carrying that 40 L backpack. Unlike me, every other passanger in the van were all local, so none of them had to get off from the minivan to check out of Thailand.
So then I got off the minivan, walked all the way to the custom office under the bright sunshiny day.
Then the officer said, Where's your visa? You need visa to go to Myanmar.
Serenely I replied, As an Indonesian, I don't need any visa to go to Myanmar as we are under ASEAN agreement.
His reply shook me quite a bit. He then said, Yes, but it applies only by air.
Dammit. Turns out Myanmar visa extemption only applies to ASEAN countries if entering and departing from Yangon, Mandalay, or Naypyidaw International Airports, which only valid up to 14 days. If you would like to stay in Myanmar over 14 days, or wish to enter or exit from any of the land border checkpoints, then apply for the appropriate eVisa (50 USD, valid up to 28 days for single entry).
LESSON LEARNED!
Long story short, I recklessly bought airline ticket from Mae Sot to Bangkok for 70 USD just because I need to get out of Thailand ASAP to avoid overstaying. Decided to buy another airline ticket to Yangon from BKK for 55 USD.
I was indeed contemplating whether to apply e-visa for longer stay. The thing was, I felt like it was a bit too much of a hussle and I was too tired to imagine the process. Since exiting from any of the land border requires e-visa as well, I then quickly searched for cheapest flight out of Myanmar.
It then showed: Yangon-Ho Chi Minh for 50 USD.
Booked it. Booking confirmed.
Ah Vietnam, it is such a comforting feeling to imagine going back to my favorite country.
I spent almost 200 USD (a hell of a lot of money) alone today for the simple reason that I wasn't being well-informed. Well, such is life of a traveller.
It has been 4 months, and trust me, it gets better.
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Shwedagon Pagoda Probably the most important religious monument and most sacred site in Yangon and throughout Myanmar is the Shwedagon Pagoda, The golden stupa of the pagoda is covered in gold, At the top of the pagoda, in the small umbrella looking top, are thousands of gems and diamonds - though it’s pretty challenging to see all the way up there. The Shwedagon Pagoda is a place you must visit when you’re in Yangon
Chinatown One of my favorite things to do in Yangon is eat, and if you love food and markets, Chinatown is a place you can’t miss. In the evening
Yangon is a great city, and what I love so much about it is that it’s always full of action, people are extremely friendly, and it’s just such a vibrant, always entertaining city. Hope you can visit Yangon
Second World War, but rebuilt later. When I visited the palace, for all its beauty it had the eerie air of a place vacated rather than preserved
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MYANMAR VIDEO - Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon
Arrived in Yangon on the 15th December feeling truly sick. I even threw up on the plane from Bangkok to Yangon. Can't help but to take taxi from the airport all the way to the guest house. Ah such rare luxury.
While trying to look for taxi, I was helped by a local who turns out to be Malaysian. He helped me bargain the price and we both agreed on 7000 kyatt (chat). That equals to $5 more or less. In Myanmar, accommodation can be quite challenging as it is hard to find budget hostel/guest house. I finally managed to find the cheapest one that cost $10 per night. A dorm with shared bathroom. I am impressed with the cleanliness and more importantly, the sincerity these staff show.
Not long after checking in, I passed out. Thankfully, I managed to sleep peacefully somewhat affected by the pills I took. Feeling refreshed, I was ready to roam.
Today I am simply grateful.
I am astonished, I am mesmerized. Not only because of Schwedagon Pagoda (I spent hours just watching), but mostly because of the PEOPLE.
Yes yes, I have heard so much about Myanmar people from other travelers. But truly, their sincerity and generosity is exceeding my expectation.
Although, I still get quite a lot of bizarre stare as per usual, I have managed to interact with local who are seem to be curious about me.
They would think I am Malaysian, all of them. Perhaps because of my hijab, or I dont know. I am grateful by how my hijab always successfully have initiated conversation. Well, not always.
To be honest, during my years of travel I have met quite number, if not a lot, of people reluctant to look at me or seem to feel afraid. I am hoping it is just my assumption.
Whatever it is, I am simply soaking in all of this contentment feeling.
Being in a new country for the first time always fascinates me. At the end of the day, those spent almost $200 doesn't seem matter as much anymore.
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31st Street in Downtown Yangon
31st Street in Downtown Yangon is a lively street full of old fashioned print shops, tailors, traditional dress makers, street food sellers, hostels, barbers, churches, mosques etc. We discover all the attractions as well as the people of 31st Street in Yangon as we walk from it's Southern end to it's Northern end. We will be guided by May along the way.
Exploring Myanmar Culture in Yangon
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Exploring Sule Pagoda Road in Yangon
In this video we explore the upper part of Sule Pagoda Road in Yangon with our guest guide Andrea. Sule Pagoda Road lies at the centre of downtown Yangon. It features many historical buildings as well as restaurants and hotels. We take a look at some of the hotels and restaurants as well as one of Yangon's oldest buildings that has retained it original use.
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