Best places: Tourist attractions in Yangon, Myanmar

Historic 99-m-high Buddhist temple plated in gold, offering tours, a visitor center & an exhibit.

Well-known temple showcasing a 66-m. reclining Buddha, one of the country's largest statues.

Golden Buddhist temple built in 1952 & surrounded by a circular platform & local vendors.

Circa-1890s Catholic cathedral with a Gothic Revival brick facade, spires & stained glass.

Striking, gilded place of worship with a multitiered pagoda, known for its many religious festivals.

👍👍 This Pagoda is newly made after 2nd world war. The shape is inspired by the Arnanda temple in Bagan. This is the most beautiful pagoda in my opinion. We can enter the pagoda and watch a pillar which Buddha tooth located. It is not crowded and good place for meditation. too

Tours of a Victorian-style brick complex from 1905, once occupied by British & Burmese officials.

👍👍 Ancient Pagoda in downtown place. Especially, very busy at weekend and religious days. Most of Buddhism people believe that, this Pagoda is more effective for their wish.

👍👍 It is the peak of Buddhism because of that this is the place It is a very peaceful place. God, Dharma, venerable It is where we live.

Airy temple gifted in 1558 by Prince Minyedeippa, featuring a 5-tiered pagoda & large Buddha statue.

Gilded, historic Buddhist pagoda with an ornate exterior & multiple shrines & statues.

👍👍 Best museum I’ve seen in Rangoon. Well designed spaces with good information. The internal transcripts on the Cuban Missile Crisis were particularly interesting. The girl on duty was very knowledgeable about U Thant and explained the photos well. I also enjoyed talking to her about Yangon University...

👍👍 Various choice for home decoration as well as for kitchen wear, coffee(bean and fine), clothes(ethnic fabrics), cushion cover, jewelry(silver,gold,brass,aluminium,polymer clay and stainless steel) and stationery make by local artisians. Recycle/upcycle products such as plastic, news paper, glasses,...

Tranquil green space with lake views, walking paths over wooden boardwalks & nearby amenities.

Final residence of the founder of modern Myanmar, with exhibits on his life & personal possessions.

👍 It is also called Forest Park and as it named forest and lake park. Good for walking, as well as children can run and play in this park.

Sizable Buddhist temple built in honor of Mazu, the Chinese goddess of the sea, completed in 1863.

Modern 5-story museum featuring exhibitions on Burmese history & culture, including folk art.

👍👍 It’s good to see a nice Mashjid in a non-muslim country.

Sprawling garden by the Shwe Dagon Pagoda, with eateries, a planetarium & an elephant fountain.