Top Things to do in Yangon (Rangoon)
The 10 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Yangon (Rangoon), Yangon Region
Yangon (formerly known as Rangoon) is no longer the capital of Myanmar, but it has experienced a huge increase in tourism recently. Book early, as hotel rooms are sometimes hard to find! While you’re in town, the Shwedagon Pagoda, an immense, ancient Buddhist shrine, is a must-see—TripAdvisor travelers recommend visiting at sunrise or sunset.
Restaurants in Yangon (Rangoon)
1. Yangon Walking Tours
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5.0 based on 250 reviews
Streets of Yangon with a trail to passionate about history, politics , economic background and lead you with live screen as you are the one stick with reality. We lead you to the insight stories of Yangon formally called Rangoon and to see their ways of life as you are. Enjoy with Yangon Community!
2. Htwe Oo Myanmar Puppet Theater
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5.0 based on 263 reviews
Unique place where Myanmar traditional and cultural heritage of string puppetry to be seen or learned in Yangon, Myanmar. Accepting puppet show for the audience of minimum 2 pax and Maximum 20 pax if booked in advanced. Preferred show time is 6pm daily for minimum 2 persons but special shows for out of these times are can also be requested if your group is 5 and more or can be paid for FIVE.
Reviewed By tjm110 - Auckland, New Zealand
Make sure you book. A totally unique experience and one which should be a must for both travellers and locals. The show is intimate and completely engaging. The information shared is interesting and the puppet show is fun and unbelievably skilful. I loved every moment and you won’t find a better cultural show anywhere. The right length, great value and just please go see for yourself!
3. Uncharted Horizons Myanmar
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5.0 based on 310 reviews
Yangon Bike Adventures - daily departures Half- and full day options available! Explore the River Island, historical Thanlyin, the snake pagoda and much more! Trekking and Mountain Biking in new areas of Chin state to the far west of Myanmar - be a pioneer and explore those beautiful areas as one of the first ones ever!
4. Rangoon Food Culture Tours
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5.0 based on 28 reviews
We take you on a taste adventure through the streets of Yangon to explore the local food traditions and meet the people behind the food. Our owner and guide, James, is one of the original food tour guides in Yangon and has been introducing visitors to the culinary delights of Myanmar food since 2013.
5. My-Hoya Gem and Jewelry Shop
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5.0 based on 150 reviews
To all our customers visitors and friends My Hoya store closed from 16.3.2020to 1.4.2020.due To Holliday. Apologies..Please communicate via mail THANK you.we specialise in Gold jewelry handmade 18 karat gold and 21 karat gold gemstones natural from Mogok. Silver jewelry and lots of gifts like jade carving. Money back guarantee. Price range from 10 US dollars to 10.000 US dollars on display. Anyone need anything special with specific requirements? We can provide given enough time. We have great stock of precious gemstones at very reasonable prices. Semi-precious stones as well. Thank you for reading. Open 12.30 pm to 17 pm -only .. can be earlier if calling and requested to be in the shop earlier then 12.30 pm.for special orders my hoya operate another shop down town ..details are after contacting My Hoya Shop via telephone..and booking special appointment..See you soon thank you for reading Minge .
Reviewed By Aloiscious - Birmingham, United Kingdom
I purchased an engagement ring for my fiancee at My-Hoya, in Minge's new shop located in downtown Yangon. Minge was super helpful and showed me lots of different options, styles and gemstones from her collection, all in the comfort of the new shop based in a converted apartment with plenty of refreshments so I had plenty of time and didn't feel rushed. In the end I decided on a beautiful blue sapphire from Myanmar and Minge set it in a custom-made pave style gold engagement ring - with matching earrings. The stone and the ring look great and my fiancee loves it! It is really nice to have something unique to remind us of our time in Myanmar rather than a traditional diamond, and I would not have been able to make the choice without visiting the shop and seeing all the options in person. But much more than this I have to say a special thank you to Minge for making the ring for us during very difficult circumstances. I ordered just two days before the military coup but Minge still managed to make and deliver the ring on-time for our proposal on Valentine's day! I think she was just as excited as I was and really keen for my partner to have her perfect ring, she pulled out all the stops. We've since become friends with Minge and her husband Gili and had some more opal earrings made before we left Myanmar, which are also fantastic. We hope to be back one day and see you both again soon!
6. Helpfulboy Travels and Tours
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5.0 based on 45 reviews
"HELPFUL BOY IS STANDING TO ASSIST YOU TO GET UNFORGETTABLE MYANMAR" As experienced natives we know the most interesting places in Myanmar and we provide the resources to make your trip memorable. Our tour guides will help you to interact with the local people, to taste the local food and to share the customs and traditions of Myanmar.
7. Mysterious Myanmar
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5.0 based on 37 reviews
We provide incredible tours and experiences all over Myanmar. We tailor make wonderful trips for individual travellers or small groups who want to see the amazing sounds and sights of Myanmar. With more than 15 years’ experience our professional guides will share with you their local knowledge and personal cultural experiences. Many of our trips are led by our experienced Director, Myint Swe (“Lion”) who will personally give you the trip of a lifetime. We know what our guests need and can also help arrange flight confirmations, optional activities and advice on sending souvenirs home.
8. Hla Day
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5.0 based on 149 reviews
A non-profit social enterprise. Together we work with Myanmar artisans, disadvantaged groups and small local businesses to design, develop and sell quality handmade products with a contemporary twist. We provide a sustainable market place, business and design training to support the livelihoods of our producers, many of whom are struggling to overcome disability, exclusion and poverty.
Reviewed By patrickhT9047NG - Paris, France
don't hesitate to visit HLD DAY to buy some souvenirs made in Myanmar ! and after go for lunch or dinner at Burma café at 5 mn walk
9. Pomelo
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4.5 based on 246 reviews
We are a contemporary Fair Trade craft shop supporting small Myanmar producers, opening opportunities for them to improve their social and economic situation. We are committed to using local materials and local artisans to produce quality, handmade products with a modern twist. Our producers include people with HIV, street youths, the mentally and physically disabled, and small family businesses fighting poverty. When you are in Yangon drop by to pick up some ethically-sourced memories of your time in the land of a thousand pagodas. We also have a shop in Bagan!
Reviewed By BiBaiLi - Hong Kong, China
Pomelo is a lovely souvenir shop that should be a stop when shopping in Yangon. Well located next to Monsoon restaurant for a lunch or dinner stop, and close to the Colonial District near the Strand area. Selection is small but well executed; prices are fair and the items are well made. Very attentive shop staff; they leave you alone to browse but are on hand to answer questions. I came in late afternoon, after a day traipsing around the city. Seeing that I was a bit weary, they offered me a glass of water which was caring and thoughtful. Best of all ... proceeds go to local charities for your tourist spend to do some good.
10. U Thant House
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4.5 based on 149 reviews
U Thant House is a place to remember the life and work of former United Nations Secretary-General U Thant and to discuss national and global challenges. There is a permanent exhibition featuring dozens of photographs and film footage tracing U Thant's life from the modest beginnings in the Irrawaddy delta town of Pantanaw to his time as the world's premier diplomat. Visitors can also take a guided tour performed by our knowledgeable museum facilitators. Please notice we are open only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 5pm. Visits outside these open hours can be arranged.
Reviewed By Sandy5259 - Vancouver, Canada
We had a wonderful visit at this museum. You make a donation of 10,000 at the outside of the building. The docent will invite you to first review the artifacts, photographs and descriptions that are on the second level. There is also a 10 minute video on the second floor. Then you come downstairs and ask for a quick tour of the main floor which basically explains who is in each of the photographs along with U Thant. The docent was quite knowledgeable. You can purchase a guide to the museum, for $3, although they were sold out of English guides when we were there. U Thant a great man. He carefully navigated through several world crises. I believe he would be very disappointed in the current state of the United Nations. The General Assembly seems to be dominated by the 23 Arab and other Muslim countries and their supporters. The Security Council is dominated by the veto power of Russia and China. How sad. If you like this review and or the photographs, please feel free to give me a thumbs up. You may also wish to check out my reviews of other tourist sites in the city as well as in Singapore, Bangkok, Taiwan, cities in Cambodia and Vietnam as well as in Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Portugal, and South America.
