If you're planning a bit of sightseeing, head to Shwedagon Pagoda – just one of the monuments in Bahan. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.
Learn about the local history of Yangon with a stop at Sule Pagoda. Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Chuang Thar Beach during your travels in Chaung Thar? While you're in the area, stroll along the white-sand beaches.
During your visit to Yangon, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Bogyoke Market. Stroll along the lakeside in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
"It's easy to stay at a generic box type hotel.
The Strand has pedigree (See Raffles and E&O). It's a beautiful building with high ceilings. Beautifully decorated and clean. Very pleasant staff. Quiet and tranquil.
Stay here for your first visit to Yangon, and you can always stay at a generic, branded hotel on a subsequent visit."
