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Essence of Yangon – 3 Days

Yangon City Tour
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Essence of Yangon – 3 Days
This Yangon city tour 3 days takes you around the gorgeous city of Yangon to witness the fascinating colonial architecture, outstanding relics, soak up the vibrant market, and admire the magnificent Buddhist pagodas. Take time to get a glimpse at the hustling and bustling urban in the transition to expanding its charming to the outside world. Also, 3 days in Yangon allows you to savor the best Burmese cuisine.

Highlights

  • Admire one of the greatest pagodas in the world made of 16 tons of pure gold: Shwedagon Pagoda
  • Witness the huge reclining Buddha statue in Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda
  • Gaze out at the outstanding landmarks of Yangon including the city hall, the independent monument, high court and many colonial buildings of England
  • Savor local cuisine in Yangon’s famous restaurants

Tour Itinerary

Landing at Yangon International Airport, you will meet and be greeted by your guide. Then your Yangon city tour starts at Mahabandola Road where you can have a panoramic view of the Bangeli Mosque. From there strolling to the gold shop on Shwebontha Street, where the Sunni Surati mosque is located in this area. After lunch, we will visit the Thachanpe Mosque built in 1920. It was restored well after 1950 (women were not allowed to be banned). Sabashar – the king of Indian tycoons who died in his prison buried him on the spot, where would be the historic mosque.
Evening, head to the Kandawgyi Park to enjoy the beautiful scenery and get a glimpse at the magnificent Karaweik Hall. Dinner will be served at local Halal restaurant and overnight in Yangon.

After breakfast, highlight your morning of day 2 with a visit to the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda – the landmark of Myanmar and one of the world’s greatest wonders. And we continue to get to the city center which is the landmark of Yangon. Stroll along the street to get a glimpse at the unique architecture of Yangon that you can find nowhere in Asia and takes some photographs of City Hall, the Independent Monument, court and many colonial buildings dating back to the British colonial time to the location of the Yangon River.

Shwedagon-Pagoda

Then, head to the vibrant local Bogyoke Market (also known as the Scott Market) where you will find a wide range of handicrafts, jewelry, textiles, lacquerware in Myanmar. (Note: the market is closed on Mondays and gazette holiday). We also head down to the Chinese market town where selling fresh fruits, flowers, and local delicacies. Fulfill your second-day sightseeing by walking on the shores of Inya Lake is remarkable.
Overnight in Yangon.

Breakfast at the hotel, we then visit Chauk Htat Gyi Reclining Buddha image and shopping at Junction Square shopping mall. After lunch, we transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
We hope that you love the itinerary we offer.

Chauk-Htat-Gyi-Pagoda

Important Note*

  • PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
  • The itinerary can be customized basing on your interests (you can extend your stay at each location, add/remove activities)

Booking Policy

Price Includes

  • English speaking local tour guide (other languages upon request)
  • 2-night accommodation with breakfast at 3 stars hotels (With hotel option).
  • Entrance fees for places mentioned
  • Transfers and sightseeing by private air-conditioned car
  • Government tax & Service charges

Price excludes

  • Visa arrangement and services
  • Accommodation (Without hotel option)
  • Other personal expenses
  • Tips

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5 star ratingUnforgettable 10-day Myanmar journey We couldn't have asked for a better introduction to Myanmar! E-Travel Myanmar crafted the perfect 10-day itinerary across Yangon, Inle Lake, Bagan, and Mandalay. The domestic flights between destinations maximized our time exploring rather than traveling. Our guide in Bagan,... read more
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5 star ratingMyanmar Magic The contrast between bustling Yangon, serene Inle Lake, temple-dotted Bagan, and historic Mandalay gave us a comprehensive taste of this fascinating country. Though Bagan's sunrise balloon experience was pricey, it was worth every penny—truly breathtaking! The only hiccup was a... read more
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5 star ratingCultural immersion with local expertise We loved the tea shop stop where we chatted with locals and the thoughtfully timed visit to Chaukhtatgyi Buddha when few tourists were around. Our guide accommodated my wife's photography interests, suggesting unique angles at each site. The pace was... read more
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5 star ratingExpert local guide The Soe Soe was incredibly knowledgeable and flexible, adjusting plans when we wanted to linger at certain spots. What impressed us most was how she secured excellent hotel rates and authentic experiences at every stop. Myanmar's beauty captivated us, but... read more
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5 star ratingYangon's hidden treasures revealed! Our guide Kyaw was incredibly knowledgeable and personalized the experience to our interests. The colonial architecture tour was fascinating, and he knew exactly when to visit Shwedagon Pagoda to catch the sunset lighting. We appreciated the comfortable air-conditioned vehicle during... read more
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5 star rating8 Days of Myanmar's Highlights The Myanmar tour gave us a good snapshot of the country. Bagan's temples were impressive, though it got quite hot during midday visits. Our guide was knowledgeable but sometimes hard to understand. Inle Lake . Some hotels were basic but... read more
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