Yangon, Myanmar 3 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Exploring the City Center

  • Morning:

    • Breakfast at Burger Wine Cafe, a cozy café offering Myanmar and international cuisine. (Location)
    • Visit Sule Pagoda located in the heart of downtown Yangon. (Location)

  • Afternoon:

    • Head to the nearby Bogyoke Aung San Market (Scott Market) for shopping traditional Burmese goods, gems, and artworks. (Location)
    • Lunch at Hawker Mon Myanmar Food, a street food stall serving delicious local dishes. (Location)
    • Visit the Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the most famous and oldest pagodas in Myanmar. It’s best to visit during sunset. (Location)

  • Evening:

    • Dinner at Le Planteur, a charming French colonial-style restaurant offering excellent international cuisine with a Burmese twist. (Location)
    • Take a stroll around Kandawgyi Lake and enjoy the night view of Shwedagon Pagoda.

Day 2: Exploring Yangon’s History

  • Morning:

    • Breakfast at your accommodation or grab a quick bite from a local bakery.
    • Visit Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda, home to a massive reclining Buddha image. (Location)

  • Afternoon:

    • Head to Yangon Circular Train Ride for an authentic local experience. The train passes through various towns and villages, offering a glimpse into rural life. (Location)
    • Lunch at Myanmar Platters, a popular restaurant serving traditional Burmese dishes. (Location)
    • Visit the National Museum of Myanmar to learn about the country’s rich history and culture. (Location)

  • Evening:

    • Dinner at Rangoon Tea House, a colonial-style restaurant offering an array of Burmese dishes, salads, and drinks. (Location)
    • Take a walk around the charming streets of Lanmadaw and Pabedan neighborhoods for a glimpse of Yangon’s colonial architecture.

Day 3: Day Trip to Bago

  • Morning:

    • Breakfast at your accommodation or grab a quick bite before heading out.
    • Take a day trip to Bago, a city located about two hours from Yangon by car. Visit the Shwethalyaung Buddha, one of the country’s largest reclining Buddha images. (Location)

  • Afternoon:

    • Lunch at a local restaurant in Bago.
    • Visit the Kyaik Pun Pagoda, famous for its hanging Buddha image, and the nearby Shwemawdaw Pagoda, one of the most ancient and tallest pagodas in Myanmar. (Location)
    • On your way back to Yangon, stop by the Allied War Memorial Cemetery to pay respects to the fallen heroes of World War II. (Location)

  • Evening:

    • Return to Yangon and enjoy your last dinner at a restaurant of your choice, perhaps revisiting one of the restaurants from earlier in the itinerary.
    • Reflect on your journey through Myanmar’s largest city, Yangon.