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Shwedagon Area
sightseeingMyanmar's most sacred site - golden pagoda complex. Best at sunset when lit up. Kandawgyi Lake nearby.
Downtown Yangon
cultureColonial architecture, Sule Pagoda, Bogyoke Market, street food. Crumbling grandeur with local life.
Kandawgyi Lake
relaxationArtificial lake with Karaweik Palace floating restaurant. Shwedagon views across water. Jogging paths.
Yangon River Area
localWorking port with ferries to Dala. Strand Hotel, old warehouses, authentic waterfront life.
Insein
cultureNorthern suburb with temple complexes. Kaba Aye Pagoda, Mahapasana Guha cave temple. Local monasteries.
Bahan
diningUpscale residential area near Shwedagon. Embassies, good restaurants, Inya Lake for jogging.
Dala
adventureAcross the river - authentic rural Myanmar. Ferry ride, trishaw tours, local villages. Untourist experience.
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faq.subtitle Yangon
Check your government travel advisories. Political situation unstable since 2021 coup. Some tourists still visit but exercise caution. Avoid conflict areas.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Yangon
CRITICAL 2025: Check your government's travel advisory before visiting. US, UK, Australia advise against all travel. Yangon relatively safer but situation volatile. Elections Dec 2025-Jan 2026 may increase tensions. Travel insurance may not cover Myanmar.
CASH ONLY! Credit cards almost never work. Bring clean, crisp USD bills (no folds, tears, marks). Exchange at airport or official exchanges only. Old/damaged bills rejected. ATMs exist but unreliable. Budget $50-100/day cash minimum.
Shwedagon Pagoda 2025: Entry 10,000-20,000 MMK (~$5-10). Open 4am-10pm daily. Best at sunrise (4am-6am) or sunset (5pm-7pm). Dress code strict - cover shoulders and knees. Shoe storage available. Allow 2-3 hours minimum.
Getting there: Flights from Bangkok (1.5h), Singapore (3h), Kuala Lumpur (3h). Visa required for most - e-visa available ($50, 28 days). Airport taxi 10,000-15,000 MMK to downtown. No Grab/ride-hailing. Negotiate before getting in.
Best time: November-February (cool, dry). March-May brutally hot (40°C+). June-October monsoon - heavy rains, flooding. Even in monsoon, mornings often clear. Avoid April (Thingyan water festival - everything closes).
Street food incredible and cheap! Mohinga (fish noodle soup) - national dish. Shan noodles, samosas, tea leaf salad. 19th Street BBQ at night. Tea shops for milk tea and snacks. Meals from 1,000-3,000 MMK ($0.50-1.50).
The 'Tourist Kite': Yangon → Bagan → Mandalay → Inle Lake - this route stays in safer areas. Don't venture into border regions, Rakhine, Shan state borders, or conflict zones. Domestic flights affordable - skip dangerous overland routes.
Connectivity: SIM cards at airport (Telenor, Ooredoo) from 1,500 MMK. Internet slow but works. VPN recommended - some sites blocked. WiFi in most hotels. Power outages common - bring power bank. Outlets are UK/EU type.
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Safety
Medium safety level
Follow standard precautions
IMPORTANT 2025: Myanmar under military government since 2021 coup. Most governments advise against travel. Yangon is safest area ('green zone') but situation unpredictable. Curfew 1am-3am. Avoid demonstrations, checkpoints common. Cash only - cards rarely work. Check current advisories before booking.