🇲🇲 Yangon Travel Guide & Current Situation

Yangon is quite different from what we imagined - you can still see glimpses of its former glory in the beautiful architecture. It's fascinating to think Singapore once came to Yangon to learn, showing how times have changed. 🏨 Accommodation HOOD HOSTEL: 35,000 kyat/night Don't miss the delicious mixed noodles at a street stall nearby (1,300 kyat) served with soup! 🚶 Getting Around Daytime: Most attractions are within walking distance Nighttime: Use Grab for taxis (especially to visit Shwedagon Pagoda) Curfew: Starts after midnight. Locals still enjoy street food until 8-9pm - feels quite safe 📍 Must-Visit Attractions 1️⃣ Sule Pagoda - Beautiful to admire from outside 2️⃣ Yangon City Hall - The surrounding area feels more European than Burmese 3️⃣ High Court Building - Stunning colonial architecture 4️⃣ Maha Bandula Park - Features a monument surrounded by British colonial buildings 5️⃣ St. Mary's Cathedral - A beautiful church worth visiting 6️⃣ Bogyoke Market - Fun for browsing local goods 7️⃣ Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda - Home to a massive reclining Buddha 8️⃣ Ngahtatgyi Pagoda - Features an impressive seated Buddha 9️⃣ Shwedagon Pagoda - Best visited at sunset (20,000 kyat for foreigners) Nearby night market offers great street food 🚂 Other Activities Take the circular train for a local experience Try ferry rides across Yangon River Surprisingly affordable golfing options Relaxing massages (see other posts for details) #Yangon #MyanmarTravel #ShwedagonPagoda #ColonialArchitecture #StreetFood #BudgetTravel