Bagan is located in Mandalay Division. It was built in AD 830.  In 1975, due to earthquake, many pagodas were destroyed. But most pagodas were innovated. There are over 2000 pagodas presently in Bagan. Bagan is cradle of Theravada Buddhism in Myanmar. Then Buddhism scatters the whole country.
Bagan is famous for magnificent architectures of the buildings. It is far from 430 mile (688km) from Yangon. It can reach by plane, train, car, ship.

Climate

The weather is hot and dry. The average temperature is 30°C to 35°C.

(A) Attractions in Bagan (Nyaung U)

Pagodas/Temples

1) Shwezigon Pagoda

It was built from AD 1059 by King Anawrahta to AD 1090 by King Kyansitthar. It is famous as big and most beautiful zedi in Bagan Pagodas
Address:
West end of Nyaung U

2) Kyansitha Umin

Although of filially credited to King Kyansittha, it is thought to have built during the region of King Anawrahta. The long, dimly lit corridors of this cave temple are decorated with frescoes depicting the social lives of Bagan.
Address:
270 yard southwest of Shwezigon

3)Thatkyamuni Pagoda

It is 13th century pagoda. The design is with a few murals inside the steps and walls.
Address:
Half a mile north of Nyaung U Jetty

4)Kondawgyi Pagoda

It is same era Pagoda with Thatkyamuni Pagoda. It has well preserved murals.

Address:
One the hill nearby Thatkyamuni

5)Kyaukgu Umin

It is built by Narapatisithu in 12th century. The inside tunnel is long about 55 yard and some locals say the tunnel was intended to go to Pindaya Cave near Inle Lake in Shan State
Address:
River bank of Ayeyawady
Half a mile of Kandawgyi

6)Sapada Pagoda

Address:
East of Shwezigone Pagoda
Corner of Anawrahta Road and Nyaung-U Kyaukpadaung Road

(B) Attractions in Old Bagan

1)Gawdawpalin Pagoda

It is a two-storey temple and one of the largest and most imposing Bangan temples. It was built from King Narapatisithu to King Nantaungmya.

Address:
Between Nyaung U and New Bagan Road
Near Archacological Museum

2)Mimalaung Kyaung

It is built in AD 1174 by King Narapatisithu.
Address:
220 yard south of Gawdawpalin Pagoda

3)Thatbyinnyu Pagoda

It is built in AD 1144 by King Alaungsithu. It is four-storey of 207 feet high. It is highest temple in Bagan.
Address:
160 yard east of Nathlaung Kyaung
220 yard south east of Shwegugyi Pagoda

4)Shwegugyi Pagoda

The elegant pahto(pagoda) is built in AD 1131 by King Alaungsithu. It is next to the Palace of King Kyansittha
Address:
220 yard northwest of Thatbyinnu Pagoda

5)Pahtothamya Pagoda

It is built in 12th century by King Kyansittha although it is believed to be one of five temples by King Taungthugyi aka Sawrahan from AD931 to 964.
Address:
160 yard west of Thatbyinnu Pagoda

6)Nathlaung Pagoda

It is the only Hindu (Vishnu) temple remaining in Bagan. It is built in early 11th century although it is believed in AD 931 by King Taungthugyi
Address:
Between Pahtothamya and Thatbyinnu Pagoda

7)Mahabodhi Pagoda

It is built in AD 1215 by King Nantaungmya. It is taken the model of famous Mahabodhi temple in Bodhgaya, India.
Address:
380 yard northwest of the Tharabar Gate

8)Bupaya (Pagoda)

The pagoda is very ancient in Bagan. It is believed built in 3rd century by King Pyusawhti. What we seen now is a complete reconstruction after 1975 earthquake demolished the original.
Address:
Bank of Ayeyawady River
220 yard northwest of the Mahabodhi Pagoda

9)Anada Pagoda

It is built between AD 1090 and 1105 by King Kyansittha. It is one of the finest, largest best-preserved and most revered of all Bagan Pagodas.
Address:
490 yard northeast of the Thatbyinnyu Pagoda
550 yard north of Shwesandaw Pagoda

10)Htilominlo Pagoda

It is built in AD 1218 by King Nantaungmya. The big square 150ft high temple marks the spot where he was chosen, amongst five brothers, to be crown prince.
Address:
Northeast of the Ananda Pagoda
South of Bagan-Nyaung U road

11)Gubyauknge

It has excellent stucco carving on the outside walls (on the north side) and some original paintings visible inside of early Bagan period.
Address:
Northeast of Htilominlo Pagoda
Anawrahta Road

12)Wetkyi-In-Gubyaukgyi

It is built in 13th century and it resembled from Mahabodhi temple at Budhagaya. It has fine wall paintings of scenes from the Jataka
Address:
100 yard north-east of Gubyauknge

13)Shwesandaw Pagoda

It is built in AD 1057 by King Anawrahta. The stupa supposedly enstrines a Buddha hair relic, brought from Thaton. The pagoda is most famous ‘sunset pagoda’. It has five terraces with steps leading to the stupa top with good overlooking views.
Address:
South east of Nathlaung Kyaung

14)Dhammayangyi Pagoda

It is built in 12th century. Some are believed it was built by King Naratgy and others said King Alaungsithu. The pagoda can be seen from all parts of Bagan. It is biggest in mass temple in Bagan.

Address:
550 yard east of Shwesandaw Pagoda

15)Alodaw Pyae Pagoda

It is one storey temple and has only one entrance. It has Mon inscriptions inside. It is believed to be built by King Kyansittha in 12th Century
Address:
Bagan-Nyaung U Road
Nearby Htilominlo Pagoda

16)Mingalar Zedi

It is built between AD 1268 and AD 1274 by King Narathihapatae (aka) Tayokpyaemin. It is famous for a great sunset view.
Address:
Next to Ayeyawady River Bank and Thiripyitsaya Hotel

Other Attractions

1)Tharabar Gate

It is built by King Pyinbya, the first king of Bagan. The gate is the best preserved from 9th century. The traces of old stucco can still be seen on the gateway. Mg Tint Te (Lord Handsome) and his sister Shwemyethnadaw (Lady Golden Face) are on either side of the gateway.

2)Old Palace of King Kyansittha

Address:
Just in from the Tharabar Gate, north of Shwegugyi Pagoda.

3)Pitakat Taik

Address:
Nearby Tharabar Gate, northeast of Shwegugyi Pagoda

4)Ananda Oke Kyaung (Ananda Brick Monastery)

It is originally built in AD 1137. It is reconstructed in 17th century. It features of murals with colorful, showing details of everyday life from the Bagan period.

Address:
West of Anada Pagoda

5)Upali Thein

It is built in mid of 13th century. The ordination hall has some brightly painted frescoes depicting big scenes from the late 17th or early 18th century on the wall and ceilings.
Address:
Opposite of Htilominlo Pagoda
North of Bagan-Nyaung U Road

(C) Attractions in Myingaba

1)Myingaba-Gubyaukgyi

It is built in AD 1113 by King Kyansittha’s son Razakumar. It is famous for its preserved, richly colored paintings inside.
Address:
Left of the road as entering Myingab

1)Myazedi Pagoda & Inscription

It is famous for the Myazedi Inscription. The inscription is written in four languages: Pyu; Mon; Burmese; Pali about consecrating of Razakumar for Gupyaukgyi. The linguistic and historical significance is invaluable.
Address:
West of Gubyaukgyi

2)Manuha Paya

It is built by Mon King, Manuha in AD 1059 when he was held captive here by King Anawrahta.
Address:
Half of a mile south of Gubyaukgyi in Myinkaba Village

3)Nan Paya

The temple is said to have been used as Manuha’s prison or as his resident. Some said that it was built by Nagathaman, grandson of Manuha and Shwe En The, daughter of King Narapatisithu in AD 1174 to 1211.
Address:
South of Manuha Paya

4)Apeyadana Pagoda

It was supposedly built by Apeyadana, one of the queen of King Kyansittha in 11th century.
Address:
440 yard south of Manuha

5)Nagayon Pagoda

The elegant temple was built in AD 1192 by King Kyansittha.
Address:
South of Apeyadana Pagoda

6)Somingyi Kyaung

It is built in AD 1204. The typical late-Bagan brick monastery is unique in that it has monastic cells clustered around a countryard.
Address:
220 yard southeast of Nagayon Pagoda

(C) Attractions in New Bagan

1)Seinnyet Ama & Nyima Pagoda

The Seinnyet Ama temple and Seinnyet Nyima stupa stand side by side. It is said to be built in 11th century by queen Seinnyet although the architecture seems to be period of 13th century.
Address:
East of Chauk-Bagan Road
Northern part of New Bagan

2)Lawkananda Pagoda

It was built in AD 1059 when highest of Bagan power by King Anawrahta. It is supposedly taken one of Buddha tooth replica brought from Srilanka.
Address:
East bank of Ayeyawady River
270 yard southeast of the New Bagan Road

3)Ashe (East) Anouk (West) Petleik Pagoda

The twin pagodas are built in 11th century by King Anawrahta.
Address:
Inland to the northeast from Lawkananda Pagoda

4)Sittana Pagoda or Setana Pagoda

It is built by King Htilominlo (aka) Nantaungmya. The pagoda is the most impressive in New Bagan and it is large, 13th century bell-shaped stupa
Address:
A mile south of Twin Petleik

(D) Attractions in Minnanthu Village and Pwasaw Village

1)Dhamayazika Pagoda

It was built by King Narapatisithu in AD 1196.
Address:
2 miles East of New Bagan Road
North of the main road to airport and railway sation

2)Leimyethna Pagoda

It was built by couple of Anandathuya, the minister of King Htilominlo in AD 1222.
Address:
2 miles North-East of Dhamayazika Pagoda
North side of the road near Minnanthu village

3)Tayok Pye Min Pagoda

It has lovely views from its upper level.
Address:
200 yard north of Leimyethna Pagoda
North side of the road near Minnanthu village

4)Payathonzu Pagoda

The complex of three interconnected was supposedly built by Narathihapatae aka Tayokpyemin but it is abandoned shortly before completion due to invasion of Kubblai Khan.
Address:
Opposite of Tayok Pye Min Pagoda

5)Thambula Pagoda

It was built by Thambula, queen of King Uzana in AD 1255.
Address:
North of Payathonzu Min Pagoda

6)Nandamannya Pagoda

The single-chambered temple has fine frescoes. It was built in the reign of King Narapatisithu in 13th century.
Address:
220 yard north of Thanbula Pagoda

7)Hmya tha Umin & Tha-mee-whet Umin

It is said to be built in 13th century.
Address:
Southeast of Nyaung U and northeast of Hnyetpyittaung

8)Archaeological Museum

It was inaugurated in 1904 by Mr. Tawseinkho, the inspection officer. The old location is in the north of Anada Pagoda.
It was reconstructed in 1995 and opened in 17 April 1998. The new location is near Gawdawpalin Temple in Old Bagan. Daily opens from 9:30AM to 03:00PM hours except Mondays and Public Holidays.
(E) Special Attraction (Balloons Over Bagan)
If you would like to view Bagan Pagodas through the hot air balloons. There is as a special service for that.
http://www.easternsafaris.com/
(F) Attractions around of Bagan
1)Tuyin Taung Pagoda
It is said to be built by King Anawyatha and taken one of Buddha tooth replica.
Address:
On the hill top of Tuyin Taung
7 miles southeast of Shwezigon Pagoda

2)Tantkyi Taung Pagoda

It is said to be built by King Anawyatha and taken one of Buddha tooth replica.
Address:
On the hill top of Tantkyi Taung
Other side of Ayeyawady River, southwest of Bagan

3)Mount Popa

It is 4981 ft (over 1500 meters) high. It is an extinct volcano located about 40 miles southeast of Bagan. It is renowned as the abode of legendary “Nats” (May/June) and on the full moon Nadaw( November/December). There is also National Garden.

Yangon (Rangoon) is the former capital of Myanmar (Burma) and the capital of Yangon Division. It is the largest city. The area is about 300 square miles. The population has 4 million (2007). The life span of Yangon is over 100 years. Yangon is famous for Shwedagon Pagoda, ancient colonial buildings and golden pagodas.

Location

It is located in lower Myanmar (Burma).

Climate

The highest temperature is as high as from 29 to 36°C and as low as from 18 to 25°C. There is plenty of rain during May to October.

History

King Alaungpaya founded Yangon in AD 1755 from Mon. He renamed Yangon from Dagon (it means ends of Strife). Dagon was a small fishing village centered about Shwedagon Pagoda and was built by King Okkalapa. King Alaungpaya extended his empire like Thanlyin to Yangon to prevent from Filipe de Brito e Nicote (a) Nga Zinga, Portuguese adventurer and mercenary.
In colonies period, Yangon had transformed into the commercial and political hub of British Burma. Yangon was chosen as capital of Myanmar (Burma). The British renamed Rangoon from Yangon. Yangon has the largest number of colonial buildings, architecture, offices, churches, mosques, and temples.
At the time of colonies period, there is less people of Myanmar (Burma). There are a lot of Indian, Chinese, and some are the British people in Yangon. After independence in 1948, although the British brought back Indian, there are still left Indian in Yangon. After 1966, Myanmar government holds closed policy and many Indian and Chinese went back their origin countries. Nowadays, Yangon has lots of Myanmar (Burma) in Yangon.

Design of Yangon (Rangoon)

The British Engineer, Lieutenant A. Fraser constructed the town in 19th century. Based on Sule Pagoda Road, Construct 5 main roads, (Strand Road, Merchant Road, Mahabandola Road, Anawrahta Road, Bogyok Aung San Road) to the east south and North West of Hlaing River (Yangon River), and those roads are parallel to Hlaing River. Last time those roads are called in the British names and after 1989, Myanmar Government renamed into Myanmar Names. Then construct small vertical roads start from street 1 (west) to over street (100), depends on horizontal those main roads. The construction of town is very systematic and is suitable for weather.

Yangon is the port town which many commercial ships enter and many foreign cruises come.

Sightseeing of Yangon (Rangoon)

The central of the town is Sule Pagoda; the roads are face to pagoda. Myanmar is independent religious country, Immanuel Baptist Church and Jama Aasjid Mosque are allowed to construct near around Sule Pagoda. Among those, there are city hall, Mahabandola Garden, the Supreme Court and other colonial buildings.
Along the Strand Road, the visitors can start from Botahtaung Pagoda. The Strand Hotel (five star hotels) was built by the British and it is over 100 years long. The visitors can feel the taste of colonial by drinking coffee or tea. The other side of the Strand Hotel is Nan Thi Tar port. The view from the Strand Hotel is very attractive. The other side of Yangon River is Dala and the visitors can take ferry and the view from Dala is the whole panoramic of Yangon. It is the amazing view. Kheng Hock Chinese Temple is also on Strand Road.
Along the Merchant Road, Anawrahta Road, Mahabandola Road, the visitors can see the colonial buildings and architecture, many crowded food shops, clinics, medical stores, electronic shops camera shops, glass shops, china town and other religious buildings
Along the Bogyoke Road, can view St.Mary’s Catholic, was built in 1899, Yangon Train Station, the cinemas, Bogyoke Market, Yangon General Hospital built by the British.
There are a lot of golden pagodas like Shwe Dagon Pagoda, Sule Pagoda, Chauk Htatgyi Pagoda and other attractions like museum, parks, lake, Yangon Zoological Garden, Golf Clubs and many other interesting places.

Attractions in Yangon (Rangoon)

Main Attractions
1) Shwedagon Pagoda
2) Sule Pagoda & Downtown Yangon
3) Chauk Htatgyi Pagoda
4) Thirimingalar Kaba Aye Pagoda
5) Maha Pasana Gula
6) National Museum
7) Souvenir and Gift Shops & Painting Glory
8) Jewelry Shops
9) Bogyoke Market
10) China Town

Pagodas

1) Shwedagon Pagoda

It can visible from almost anywhere in the city. The 326ft pagoda is the one of the wonders of the world. It is believed to have been built on the Singottara Hill by King Okkalapa more than 2500 years ago. It is also known in English as the Great Dagon Pagoda. It was renovated many times over the centuries by various King of Mon and Burma.
There are four entrances in Pagoda. Shwedagon Pagoda is the wonderful holy place of Buddhist’s culture, history, sacred scenery and architecture with golden, jewels. The visitors can view so many crowded people, family doing praying. The amazing view will take your breath away. Your Myanmar trip will not complete if you miss out to view Shwedagon Pagoda.
There are a lot of other pagodas or interesting places in Shwedagon Pagoda as below.
a) Naung Daw Gyi Pagoda
b) Shwedagon Pagoda Museum
c) Patanmyar Myat Shin Paya
d) Barlaybar Pagoda
e) Shin ma htee Pagoda
f) Santaw twin Pagoda
g) BoBo Aung Pagoda
h) Lat pat lat Pagoda
i) Pyadarshin Pagoda and many other pagodas.
Address:
North of central Yangon, between People’s Park and Kandawgyi

2) Sule Pagoda

The pagoda is 152ft high and is said to be built over 2000 years and enshrined a hair relic of Buddha. The four entrances are heading to Mahabandola Road and Sule Pagoda Road.
Address:
Centre of Yangon, opposite of Maha Bandoola Park

3) Chauk Htatgyi Pagoda

The Buddha statue is 72 meters (235 ft) long and standing height is 101 ft. It is one of the largest Buddha reclining images in Myanmar. It suffered the damage due to climate over the years although it was originally built in 1907. It was demolished in 1957 and reconstructed to the present structure in 1966.
There are many monasteries around Pagoda so the visitors can learn daily monastic life. Traditional shops also have in the compound. There are trees of Star Fruit, Guava, Bastard Sandal Wood, Mango, Sugar Apple, Jack Fruit, and Cannon ball around pagoda compound those are cannot find at Europe. 
Address:
Shwegonding Road

4) Thirimingalar Kaba Aye Pagoda

The compound is large and is intended to be peaceful and quiet. It is also known as World Peace Pagoda. The height of Zedi is 118 feet. It was built for memorial of the 1954-56 sixth Buddhist Council. There are a lot of Buddha Images on five entrances and on the central. There is pagoda festival every Tabaung month of Myanmar Lunar Year.
Address:
Kabaraye Pagoda Road
Mayangon Township

5) Maha Pasana Gula

The 2500 year anniversary of Buddha’s enlightenment was held in the Great Cave called Maha Pasana Gula.There is Buddha University and Buddha Museum inside compound. Mahar Bawdi (Nyaung Tree) was planted also.
Address:
Next to Kabaraye Pagoda, Kabaraye Pagoda Road
Mayangon Township

6) Kyae Thon Pagoda

Address:
East of Shwedagon, Kyar Taw Ya Street
Bahan Township

7) Botahtaung Pagoda

It was named after the 1000 military leaders who escorted relics of Buddha brought by two Mon brothers from India to Myanmar over 2000 years ago. The pagoda stands 40 meters (132ft) and it is said to be enshrined two of hair relics.
Address:
Near Botataung Jetty, Strand Road

8) Ngahtatgyi Pagoda

It is a gorgeous seated Buddha image.
Address:
Opposite of Chauk Htat Gyi, Shwegonding Road

9) Kohtatgyi Pagoda

The pagoda is a huge seated Buddha image and it stands 55 ft high.
Address:
Bargayar Road
Sanchaung Township

10) Melamu Pagoda

It is named after the mother of King Okkalapa. It is famous for the giant images depicting Buddha’s earlier lives.
Address:
Thudhamar Road
North Okkalapa Township

11) Maha Wizaya Zedi

The pagoda is very interesting among pagodas in Myanmar. The pagoda is 169 feet high and is situated on Dhammarakhita Hill. It was built to commemorate the first successful congregation of the Sangha of All Orders held in 1980. There are a lot of paintings about Buddha culture.
Address:
South of Shwedagon Pagoda

12) Swe Taw Myat Zedi (Buddha’s Replica Tooth Relic Pagoda Yangon)

It enshrined one of the two Replica Tooth Relics which was kept together with the Buddha’s Tooth relic from China in 1996.
Address:
Near International Buddhist University
Between Kaba Aye Pagoda Road and Thudhamar Street
Mayangon Township

13) Naga Cave Pagoda

Address:
Near Swedawmyat Pagoda
Mayangon Township

14) Ah Lain Nga Sint Pagoda

It is a five storey pagoda.
Address:
Lanethit Road
Insein Township

15) Kyaukkalot & Kyaikkalei Pagoda (Twin Pagoda)

Address:
No 1 Main Road
Near Wireless Pagoda
Mingalardon Township

16) Lawka Chanthar Ahbaya Larbamuni

Address:
Mindama Road
Insein Township

17) Kyaikkasan Pagoda

Address:
Yadana Road
Thingangyun Township

18) Shwe Na Pan Pagoda

Address:
Between Waizayantar Road and Laydaungkan Road
Thingangyun Township

19) Mone Kaung Pagoda

Address:
Between Moe Kaung Road and Kanbe Road
South Okkalapa Township

20) Shwe Phone Pwint Pagoda

Address:
Between Bogyoke Aung San Road and Yegyaw Road
Pazundaung Township

21) Kyaik Wine Pagoda

Address:
Kyaik Wine Pagoda Road
Mayangon Township

22) Dat Paung Su Pagoda

23) Okkalar Pagoda

Museums

1) National Museum

It is five storey new building in 1996. The first place was at General Hospital, on Bogyoke Road in 1908, the second place was at Pansodan Street in 1970. It is the main museum of Myanmar Art, history, ancient artifacts, ornaments, inscriptions, paintings, culture, Lion Throne (Thihathana Palin) and civilization of Burmese people.
Address:
Pyay Road
Between Zagawar Street and Pyidaungsuyeiktha Street
Dagon Township

2) Library & Archives Buddhism

Address:
Entrance of Shwedagon Pagoda
Dagon Township

3) Bogyoke Aung San Museum

Address:
Bogyoke Museum Street
North of Bogyoke Aung San Park
Bahan Township

4) Defense Services Museum

Address:
Corner of Shwedagon Pagoda Road and Pan Tra Street
Dagon Township

5) Myanmar Gems Museum & Gems Mart

Address:
South of Thiri Mingalar Kaba Aye Zedi
Kaba Aye Pagoda Road
Mayangone Township

6) Agricultural Museum

Address:
Myay Padaetha Garden, Kandawgyi
Bahan Township

7) Natural History Museum

Address:
Zoological Garden Compound, Kan Yeik Thar Street
Mingalartaungnyunt Township

8) Aquarium Museum

Address:
Infront of Zoological Garden, Kan Yeik Thar Street
Mingalartaungnyunt Township

9) Planetarium

Address:
South of People Park
Ahlone Road
Dagon Township

10) Drugs Elimination Museum

Address:
Hanthawaddy Road
Kyimyindaing Township

11) National Health Museum

Address:
Corner of Thirimingalar Street and Zawtika Street
Sanchaung Township

12) Myanmar Motion Picture Museum

13) Shwedagon Pagoda Museum

14) Religious Affairs Museum

15) Pyi daung su aye yeik nyein

Parks & Recreation Centers

1) Bogyoke Aung San Park

Address:
Nat Mauk Road
North Bank of Kandawgyi Lake
Bahan Township

2) Mahabandoola Garden

Address:
Central Part of City
Near Sule Pagoda
Opposite of City Hall

3) People’s Park and People’s Square

Address:
West of Shwedagon Pagoda
Between Pyay Road and Uwizara Road
Dagon Township

4) Resistance Park (Tatmadaw Park)

Address:
Northwest of Shwedagon Pagoda
Corner of Uwizara Road and Dahmazedi Road
Dagon Township

5) Kandawmingalar Garden

Address:
South of Shwedagon Pagoda
Corner of Uwizara Road and U Htaung Bo Road
Dagon Township

6) Myay Padaetha Garden

Address:
Nat Mauk Road
Close West of Bogyoke Aung San Park

Bahan Township

7) Yangon Zoological Garden & Amusement Park

Address:
Kanyeiktha Street (between Upper Pansodan Street and Zoological Garden Street)
East of Shwedagon Pagoda
Mingalartaungnyunt Township

8) Mingalardon Garden

Address:
Khayae Pin Road
Near Yangon Golf Course and Denfense Golf Club
Mingalardon Township

9) Hlawga Wildlife Park

Address:
Hlawga Road (West of Yangon Pyay Road at Htaukkyant)
25miles north from central Yangon
Mingalardon Township

10) The Khin Mya Garden

Address:
Between Lower Kyimyindaing Road and Kyimyindaing Kannar Road
Ahlone Township

11) Jade Garden Amusement Park

Address:
Kabar Aye Pagoda Road
Bank of Inya Lake
Yankin Township

12) Shukinthar Amusement Park

Address:
Yamonnar Road
Bank of Bago River
Dawbon Township

13) Happy World Amusement Park

Address:
South of Shwedagon Pagoda
Adjust East of Kandawmingalar Garden
Dagon Township

14) National Races Village

Address:
Thanlyin Bridge Chin Kat Street
Near Thanlyin Bridge
Thaketa Township

15) Kandawgyi Nature Park

It is a very nice view to take pictures from Kandawgyi. There are so many people doing exercises in very early mornings. It is also a view point of Shwedagon Pagoda.
Address:
Bank of Kan Taw Gyi Lake
Mingalartaungnyunt Township

16) Karaweik Palace

It was built in the form of Royal Barge with 10 Arts of Myanmar Culture from 1972 to 1975 by Myanmar Architecture, U Ngeh Hlaing and U Myat Thin. The natural scenery and enchanted view of Shwedagon Pagoda can be seen from Karaweik Palace.
Address:
Inside Kan Taw Gyi Lake
Mingalartaungnyunt Township

17) Myaing Hay Wun Park

Address:
Corner of Pyay Road and Kaba Aye Pagoda Road
8miles junction
Mayangone Township

18) Innya Lake

Address:
Pyay Road

Monuments & Memorial

1) Independence Monument

Address:
Mahabandoola Garden
In front of city hall and Sule Pagoda
Kyauktada Township

2) Matyr’s Mausoleum

Address:
Corner of West Shwegontaing Road and Arzarni Street
North Entrance of Shwedagon Pagoda
Bahan Township

3) Memorial to the fallen Heroes

Address:
Northeast of Martyr’s Mausoleum
Singottara Hill
Bahan Township

4) Bogyoke Aung San Bronze Statue

Address:
In front of Bogyoke Aung San Park
Natmauk Road

5) Htauk Kyant War Memorial Cemetery

Address:
No 1 Main Road
Near Htauk Kyant Junction
20 miles north of Yangon
Mingalardon Township

6) Yangon War Cemetery

Address:
Barwanor Street (between Pyay Road and Kyuntaw Road)
Near Hanthawaddy Round
Sanchaung Township

Markets

1) Bogyoke Market
2) Mingalar Market
3) Thiri Mingalar Market
4) Kyimyintdine Market
5) Theingyi Market
6) Bayintnaung Market

Other Religious Buildings

1) Kheng Hock Chinese Temple

Address:
Kanna Road
Between Sin Oh Dan Road and 18th street

2) Kung Tong Chinese Temple

Address:
Corner of Mahabandoola and Latha Road

3) St.Mary’s Catholic

Address:
Bo Aung Kyaw Road (Upper Block)

4) Immanuel Baptist Church

Address:
Near Mahabandola Garden and Sule Pagoda

5) Moseah Yeshuea Synagogue

Address:
Corner of Anawrahta road and 26th street

6) Sri Kali Temple

Address:
Corner of Anawrahta road and Konzaydan Street (between of Bogyoke Market)

7) Sri Devi Temple

Address:
Corner of Anawrahta road and 51th street

8) Sri Durga

Address:
Bo Aung Kyaw Road

9) Islamic Mosques

Address:
Around Mago Street and Maharbandola Road

10) သံုးပါးတစ္ဆူ

Address:
Shwedagon Pagoda Road
Near Bogyoke Market

Libraries Book Shops

1) National Library
2) Sarpay bateman
3) Bagan Book Shop
4) Nandawon Book Shop
5) Mandalay Book Shop
6) Innwa Book Shop

Golf

1) Yangon City Golf Course
2) Denfense Golf Club
3) Danyingone Golf Course and others
Other Interesting Places
1) Myinghaywon Elephant Camp (Taikgyi)
2) Let-Khok-Kone Beach
3) Shwe Nyaung Pin Nat Kun
4) The Strand Hotel
The five star hotels is situated on Strand Road and built by the British in 1901. It is designed with precious teak post.

Attractions in Thanlyin (Syriam)

1) Kyaik-Khauk Pagoda (Thanlyin)

The pagoda is 195ft high. It is likely built by the Mon 600 to 800 years ago. It is said to enshrined two Buddha hair relic.
Address:
Kyaik Khauk Pagoda Road
3miles from southeast of Thanlyin Bridge
Thanlyin Township

2) Kyaik Hmaw Won Yele Pagoda (Kyauk Tan)

It is on a small island in Kyaik Hmaw Wan River.
Address:
8miles from southeast of Thanlyin
Kyauk Tan Township

3) Pardagyi Pagoda (Thanlyin)

Address:
Thanlyin-Kyauk Tan Road
Thanlyin Township

Attractions in Twante

1) Shwesandaw Pagoda (Twante)

The standing height is 250ft and it is a Mon built pagoda over 1000 years ago.
Address:
Southern Part of Twante
Twante Township

2) Baungdawgyoke Pagoda (Twante)

Address:
Dala-Twante Road
5miles east from Twante
Twante Township

Attractions in Kawmu

1) Danoat Pagoda (Kawmu)

Address:
Near Thakhutpin Village
13miles south from Yangon
Kawmu Township

We would like to recommend to you the most attracted cities in Myanmar. As you reach Myanmar, please don’t miss out those destinations to visit.

Yangon

Bagan

Mandalay

Amarapura

Taunggyi

Inle Lake

Innwa

Pyin Oo Lwin

Beach Attractions

Myanmar Festivals

As the country is large, we classify cities depend on Divisions and States for your convenience. Each city has its own cultures and attractions. Here is the list.