yangon - trails of indochina · 2019-12-03 · 105/107 kha-yae-pin rd. - tel. + 959 73029973 | +...

YANGONTRAILS OF INDOCHINA 2

YangonM YA N M A R P O C K E T G U I D E

Hotline: +95 [email protected]


Yangon today is Myanmar’s economic hub and home to over seven million people. In lieu of modern high rises, the leafy boulevards of Myanmar’s largest city are lined with impressive colonial era buildings and awe-inspiring pagodas that amaze visitors from near and far.

Discover Yangon’s city highlights and learn of this former capital’s fascinating history. The best way to explore is to wander colourful streets and try the local cuisine. For a new perspective, observe the rural life outside of the city centre with a trip aboard Yangon’s Circle Train.

A city of contrasts where pleasant surprises await at every turn.


What sets Yangon’s cuisine apart from other Southeast Asian cities is the influence of its neighbours. Bordered by China, India, and Thailand, the regional flavours of these countries have found their way to Yangon to create a unique blend of culinary culture.

Places To Eat

FRIED PANCAKES Made with a variety of ingredients including rice flour and coconut

THALI An Indian mixed dish that is served on a metal platter

GRILLED FISH IN CHINA TOWNWhole, marinated and grilled fish

NANGYI THOKEBurmese dry noodles served with chicken, fish cake and bean sprouts, with broth on the side

FRIED SNACK FOODVariety of foods from samosas, to spring rolls, savory fritters, sweets, breads and more

Must-Try Local Foods


MYANMAR DINING

Pansuriya $$This is a simple, yet elegant restaurant that serves excellent Burmese cuisine. Located centrally, it is a great place to explore the customs of this thriving city. Open daily 7am to 10pm102 Bokalay Market St. - Tel. +959 778949170

Shan Yoe Yar $$The very first Shan-style fine dining restaurant in Myanmar, Shan Yoe Yar caters to all who wish to experience authentic Shan cuisine, coupled with a pleasant ambience and quality service. Open daily 7am to 10pm169 Wa Dan St. - Tel. + 959 765888986

Padonmar Restaurant $$Padonmar Restaurant offers fine Myanmar and Thai cuisine in a beautiful setting. Not only does the restaurant maintain the charm of the original structure but is enhanced by 13th century wall murals commonly found in ancient Bagan temples. Open daily 11am to 11pm105/107 Kha-Yae-Pin Rd. - Tel. + 959 73029973 | + 951 1220616

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Monsoon $$This charming restaurant in a beautiful two-storey colonial villa boasts a diverse menu that features tasty dishes from Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. Open daily 10 am to 11pmNo. 85-87 Thein Byu Rd. - Tel. +95 1-295-224

Le Planteur $$$This award-winning restaurant serves excellent French food in a beautiful setting. Dine in a lush garden where the ambience of this colonial building is elevated by the delectable cuisine. Open daily 11:30am to 11:30pm80 University Ave. - Tel. +95 1-514-230

Seeds Restaurant and Lounge $$$Embark on a cultural journey through the cuisine of Swiss Michelin Star Chef, Felix Eppisser, and his wife, Lucia. Set on the banks of Inya Lake Yangon, it is a quiet place to enjoy exquisite international cuisine or unwind in the lounge that overlooks the lily pad-filled waters. Open daily 11:30am to 1:30pm; 6pm to 9:30pmNo.63 (A), U Htun Nyein Street, Ward (10), Mayangone TownshipTel. +959 972784841

INTERNATIONAL DINING


Atlas Rooftop Bar $$$Atlas Rooftop Bar is one of the best rooftop bars in Yangon, with a beautiful view of the sunset and scenic view of Shwedagon Pagoda. Here, patrons can sip on a variety of beers and cocktails. Open Tues-Sun 5:30pm to 12am. Closed during raining season from June to September84 Pan Hlaing St. - Tel. +95 1-526-292 | + 959 767419413 Blind Tiger Bar $$A speakeasy-inspired bar hidden within the streets of Yangon, Blind Tiger Bar offers creative cocktails and tapas. Contemporary art exhibitions are on display to expose local artists’ work to all that visit. Bling Tiger Bar is unlike anything in Yangon. Open Mon-Sat 4pm to 12am93/95 Seik Kan Thar Rd. - Tel. + 95 9-786-833-847The Envoy Bar $$Minimalists décor gives The Envoy Bar a sleek and sophisticated atmosphere. The exceptional wait staff delivers high-class cocktails and excellent food to fashionable customers. This is an elegant must-do experience in Yangon. Open daily 11am to 11:30pm108 Bo Aung Kyaw St. - Tel. +95 1-380-284

Yangon Yangon $$Yangon Yangon bar is located on top of Sakura Tower. It holds the title for the highest bar in Yangon, boasting panoramic city and river views. At night, the starry sky illuminates the rooftop deck. Open daily 5pm to 12am 339 Bogyoke Aung San Rd. - Tel. +95 1-255-131

BAR & LOUNGE


CAFÉ & TEAHOUSE

Acacia Tea SalonThis quaint tea house is the place to try exclusive blends of tea. Ask to explore the house and outside gardens before sitting down. It is full of hidden gems and each room has its own character. Open daily 8am to 10pm52 Saya San Rd. - Tel. +95 1-554-739

Coffee Circle $$$Start your morning at Coffee Circle for hot coffee, sweet pastries and breakfast food. This is a good place to catch up on work or meet up with friends. Open daily 7am to 12am107/A Dhama Zedi St. - Tel. +95 1-525-157

Craft Café $$This is a three-storey Singaporean-style café, located around the corner from Nawaday and Yaw Min Gyi roads. Serving mostly traditional coffee, a Singaporean breakfast set, as well as a lunch menu, it is a friendly neighbourhood daytime workspace. Open daily 7am to 11pm 33 Corner of Nawaday St. and Bo Yar Nyunt Rd. - Tel. +95 9-960-608-333

The Strand Café $$The Strand Café high tea, takes diners back in time to an elegant era of finger sandwiches and delightful teapots. Set in a lavish dining room with teak-framed windows and high ceilings, The Strand Café has an undeniable charm. Open daily 2:30pm to 5pm. 92 Strand Rd. - Tel. +95 1-243-377

The District Coffee Lounge $$This coffee shop offers plenty of seating options. Low plush chairs for two, a bar counter with stools, a long communal table, and smaller tables seating up to four.28C, Kokkine Swimming Pool Street, Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar - Tel. +95 1 555 440

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Explore one of the many colonial buildings around the city

The former capital of Myanmar, Yangon is home to a vast collection of cultural sites. Stroll through the buzzing streets to feel the true heartbeat of this thriving city while making stops along the way at famous landmarks and sites.

Things To Do

Top Things To Do

Watch the sunset over Yangon from Shwedagon Pagoda

Light the oil lamps at Shwedagon Pagoda

Take a ride on Yangon’s circle train

Visit Kyaiktiyo Pagoda, known as the Golden Rock


ENTERTAINMENT

Htwe Oo Myanmar Traditional Puppet TheatreBook ahead for this absolutely charming cultural experience by Htwe Oo and his family who stage traditional puppet shows in their front living room. They’ve travelled the world and won awards for their shows, which last about an hour.Available show times are 5pm and 6pm12 Yama St. - Tel. +95 1-211-942 | Tel. +95 9-512-7271

Augustine’s AntiquesStep inside Augustine’s Antiques, crammed full of vintage furniture and handicrafts, with a treasure trove of trinkets and knick-knacks nestled among them. Started by Mr Augustine since 1978, after 38 years of experience, his son now supervises the shop. This is the place to find vintage furniture and old homeware items. Open Mon-Sat 10:30am to 6pm , Sun 5pm to 7pm26B , Thiri Mingalar St. - Tel. +95 95-419-459

SHOPPINGGifts, Accessories

and Decor


Bogyoke Aung San MarketBuilt by the British in 1926, this market is now largely stalls of vendors. Friendly seamstresses will size you for a traditional longyi skirt and blouse in minutes. Complete your outfit with a pair of traditional velvet slippers sold on the south side. Open Tues-Sun 9am to 5pmBogyoke Aung San Rd.

Dacco.MyanmarIntricate textile weavers from Shan, Chin, Naga, Karen, Kachin, Mon, Rakkhine and Burman tribes are celebrated at Dacco.Myanmar. Their elaborate creations make the perfect accent pieces for any household, and the handmade accessories, jewellery and clothing also make one-of-a-kind souvenirs. Open daily 10am to 6:30pm12 Parami Rd. - Tel. +95 9 260-185-424

Hla DayMeaning ‘beautiful’ in Burmese, Hla Day is a not-for-profit business that has amazing crafts made by local artists from Myanmar. Handmade products span from stationary, jewellery, accessories, toys to household items and decorations. Open daily 9:30am to 9:30pm81 Pansodan St. - Tel. + 959 452241465

Karaweik Arts & CraftsThis store is located near famous Yangon landmarks, which makes it convenient for tourists to pop in and have a look at their unique goods. They sell a variety of souvenirs such as keychains, toys, jewellery, lacquerware, marionettes and even Myanmar-styled chess boards. Open daily 10am to 8pm In Front of Karaweik Palace - Tel. +95 93-001-1110 | Tel. +95 942-023-1279

Junction CityJunction City is a world-class shopping development that is comprised of brand name shops, clothes, electronics, jewellery, restaurants, a super market, and 3D Cineplex - a modern shopper’s paradise. Open daily 9am to 9pmBogyoke Aung San Rd. - Tel. +95 1-925-3500

Myanmar PlazaMyanmar Plaza is the first international retail shopping centre in Yangon and is home to 150 stores and a large food court. Get lost browsing the brand name shops throughout this five-storey contemporary building. Open daily 9am to 9pm192 Kabaraye Pagoda Rd. - Tel. + 951 8605668

YangoodsYangoods is a quirky and unique brand that sells a variety of souvenirs, home décor and accessories - all easily recognisable by their colourful and bold design. The brand takes products and kicks them up a notch by combining a variety of different art styles, such as pop art. Open daily 9am to 9pm62 Shan Kone St. - Tel. + 959 790798453


SPA &WELLNESS

Inya Day Spa $$Inva Day Spa is a peaceful retreat that offers a full-range of spa therapies and treatments. From body wraps and massages to facials and manicures, feel at ease in the hands of the expert therapists. The tensions of travel erase away at Inva Day Spa. Open daily 10am to 6pm 16/2 Inya Rd. - Tel. + 951 534327

Sapel Traditional Burmese Foot Spa $Enjoy a relaxing foot massage session at Sapel Traditional Burmese Foot Spa. Focusing on pressure points and kneading to remove the knots on the bottom of your feet, Burmese massages are known to be therapeutic and will relieve stress and muscle tension after a tiring day walking on the street of Yangon. Open daily 10am to 12am 57, 15 St. - Tel. +95 9 253-988-995

Yangon Yoga House $$This English speaking yoga studio is the first of its kind in Yangon. Opened in May 2014, the goal of this holistic studio is to bring together yogis from near and far. Join the community for a relaxing and rejuvenating escape. Open daily 10am to 9pmAlan Pya Pagoda Rd. - Tel. +95 9-973-802-714

Health Blessing at Yaw Min Gyi $$Health Blessing at Yaw Min Gyi is a famous spa in Yangon known for its deep tissue massages. Using reflexology, the experts will show you where pressure points are and you will learn how the masseuses train to perfect their highly specialised skills. Open Mon-Sat 10:30am to 11:30pm , Sun 4pm to 11:30pm284/286 Shwe Dagon Pagoda Rd. - Tel. +95 9-448-129-904


ART GALLERY

Inya Art GallerySelf-taught abstract artist Aung Myint founded Inya Art Gallery in the garage of his own home in 1989. Born in 1946, he has witnessed the art scene in Yangon transform, and this new freedom of self-expression is reflected in his exhibitions. Open daily 10am to 6pm 50 B Inya Rd. - Tel. + 951 534327

Nawaday Tharlar GalleryCurator of Nawaday Tharlar Gallery, Ko Pyay Way, opened his own gallery/studio/coffee shop with his burgeoning collection of modern, contemporary and abstract art. An art lover could lose days looking through his collection of canvases. The gallery also doubles as an open-mic night for musicians, magicians and poets. Open daily 10am to 6pmYaw Min Gyi Rd. - Tel. +95 94-309-7918

Pansodan Art GalleryOpened in 2008 by Aung Soe Min and Nance Cunningham, Pansodan Art Gallery represents the excitement and exuberance of Yangon’s rising artists. With a regular rotation of exhibitions, this is the place to find bold, colourful and daring works by innovative artists. The gallery also houses a collection of old photos, propaganda posters and postcards. Open daily 10am to 6pm286 Pansodan St. - Tel. +95 9-513-0846

River GalleryHaving outgrown their old premises in the famous Strand Hotel, River Gallery now occupies a trendy space in Chindwin Chambers. The gallery exhibits work from underrepresented artists in the area and partners with international institutions every year to make the art here more visible. Open daily 10am to 6pm33/35 37th and 38th St. - Tel. +95 1-378-617


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