Outdoor Activities Yangon

Outdoor Activities in Yangon

Explore the vibrant city of Yangon, Myanmar (Burma), not only for its rich culture and history but also for the exciting outdoor activities it offers. Here are some suggestions for your next adventure:

  1. Shwedagon Pagoda Walk

    • Distance: 5 km (3.1 miles)
    • Difficulty: Easy
    • Time: Approximately 2 hours
    • Highlights: A spiritual and scenic walk around the iconic Shwedagon Pagoda, witnessing the breathtaking sunset over Yangon skyline.

  2. Inya Lake

    • Distance: ~7 km (4.3 miles) loop around the lake
    • Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
    • Time: Approximately 1-2 hours, depending on pace
    • Highlights: Enjoy a leisurely walk or jog around Inya Lake, with plenty of photo opportunities and local food stalls along the way.

  3. Kandawgyi Park

    • Distance: ~4 km (2.5 miles) loop around the park
    • Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
    • Time: Approximately 1-1.5 hours, depending on pace
    • Highlights: Stroll through Kandawgyi Park and visit the beautiful Karaweik Palace, a royal barge on the lake, offering great views of the Shwedagon Pagoda.

  4. Bogyoke (Scott) Market

    • Distance: Approximately 0.5 km (0.31 miles)
    • Difficulty: Easy
    • Time: 1-2 hours, depending on shopping interests
    • Highlights: Browse the numerous vendors selling traditional Myanmar handicrafts, jewelry, and textiles at Bogyoke Market.

  5. Yangon Zoological Garden

    • Distance: Approximately 3 km (1.9 miles) around the park
    • Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
    • Time: Approximately 2-3 hours, depending on interest in viewing animals
    • Highlights: Visit Yangon Zoological Garden and see some of Myanmar’s native wildlife, as well as exotic species from around the world.

  6. Hlawga National Park

    • Distance: Approximately 20 km (12.4 miles) from downtown Yangon
    • Difficulty: Easy to Moderate (depending on chosen trails)
    • Time: Half-day to full-day trip, depending on exploration and transportation
    • Highlights: Spend a day in Hlawga National Park, home to deer, peacocks, and elephants, with various hiking trails for different skill levels.