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Yangon is the largest city and one of the most important tourist destinations in Myanmar. The city and its outskirts are full of attractions and sights. If you are a solo traveler, it’s essential for you to have a map of Yangon to make your trip more favorable and easily. Here we suggest all of the useful tips to use the Yangon map effectively. What type of Yangon map should you choose? You can choose either a road map or a tourist (or both). The former is suitable for long road trip, especially going outside the city. It requires you good skills at the reading map. The latter is useful for city breaks. It generally shows the attractions and points of interest around the city of Yangon. It’s is usually available at local travel agencies or in lobbies of hotels and hostels. Why you need a map of Yangon Myanmar? The map will help you easily plan your trip. For example, if you want to make a bicycle tour around the city of Yangon, you will determine on the map the factors such as what

Yangon and Inle Lake are two of 4 tourist highlights in Myanmar (besides Mandalay and Bagan). You can travel between two destinations by plane, train, bus and even taxi, in which night buses are chosen by a great number of visitors as they are more comfortable than trains and much cheaper than planes. Here we provide you with all of the useful information about the bus from Yangon to Inle Lake . Yangon to Inle Lake bus general information Almost all of buses traveling between Yangon and Inle Lake are night buses, which is a good way for you to save a hotel night. Every bus from Yangon to Inle Lake is equipped with air-conditioners, sockets, blanket and TV, and passengers are served snacks and drinks. VIP buses also provide passengers with toothbrush and toothpaste, face wipes and sick bags. In general, the buses will stop after 3 hours traveling for passengers’ dining and toileting. It’ll take you around 9-10 hours for the 570-kilometer journey between Yangon and Inle Lake by bus. No

Among 4 tourist highlights of Myanmar (Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan and Inle Lake), Inle Lake is only natural destination which is famous for incredible natural landscapes and the rich culture of the ethnic minorities living around the lake. From Yangon, the Myanmar’s largest city, you can travel to Inle Lake by train, bus or plane. If you want to save time and have the most comfortable journey, there is nothing better than a flight from Yangon to Inle Lake. Terminals The Yangon terminal is the Yangon International Airport, which is approximately 30min north of city centre. Allow 2 hours during the rush hours. The easiest way to get to and from the airport is by taxi (7,000 kyat or dollar equivalent from city to airport or USD10 from airport to city, all pre-paid). A much cheaper way is to use a public bus, which cost only 200 kyat (from Pyay Road to Sule Pagoda). However, you will have to walk in 10 minute from the airport to the bus station. The Inle Lake terminal is the Heho Airport,

Yangon (the country largest city), Bagan (home to a multitude of Buddhist sites), Mandalay (one of the former royal capitals) and Inle Lake (natural wonder) are 4 places you’ll definitely want to visit in Myanmar. A lot of international visitors arrive at Yangon first and then travel to the others. Similar to the journey from Yangon to Bagan (we have mentioned in other articles), you can travel Yangon to Mandalay by air, train and bus (and even taxi but not common). The flowing is details about their main options. Travel Yangon to Mandalay by bus Terminals Yangon terminal: Aung Mingalar Bus Station Aung Mingalar bus station is the main bus station in Yangon and located at Thudhamma Road, North Okkalarpa Township, Yangon, Myanmar. It is about 13 miles (about 50 minutes by car in normal traffic) from downtown and about 5 miles (about 30 mins by car) from the airport. Mandalay terminal: Kywe Se Kan Highway station Kywe Se Kan Highway station is the biggest station in Mandalay, 8 km

During your trip to Burma, you can not miss the opportunity to admire the captivating beauty of the Inle Lake – Myanmar’s famous scenic lake. Indeed, the lake is often selected in the Asian destinations that the travelers of five continents must explore. So, do you also want to come and explore the heavenly beauty of Inle Lake? The Inle Lake in Myanmar – a landscape that is peaceful, beautiful, wild and charismatic The Inle Lake bears the image of a quiet rural area but lively as an urban place by the presence of so many foreign tourists. The Inle Lake is a special destination in Bang Shan and is one of the most profitable sources of income for government and people in this region. A great way to experience the beauty of the entire Inle Lake in Myanmar is to rent a boat and explore the scenery. The boat leaves the Nyaungshwe village wharf and then floats on the water. The wind blows gently, houses on both sides of the lake are quickly left behind, and the elephant grasses sway in th

Located at an altitude of 1,100m above sea level, Kyaikhiyo is a famous pagoda in Myanmar, due to its spectacular location. It is an exceptional beauty, which is both natural and spiritual, and not to be missed during your tours in Burma. The legendary pagoda of Golden Rock There are many different legends about this mysterious pagoda. But the legend most often transmitted by many people is the story about TaikTha, a hermit. During his visit to the Earth, the Buddha gave a privilege to a committee of monks to protect and preserve Buddhist treasures. The Buddha also graciously agreed to give them a sacred hair. One of the monks kept the Buddha’s hair carefully in his boundless happiness. At the time of his death, he was warned by the King of Heaven. He wished to hand over the relic to his adopted child, King Tissa. After a long consideration, he decided to give the hair, but under the circumstance that the relic is stored in a rock in the shape of his head. There are many different l

Yangon, the ancient capital of Bagan, Mandalay and Inle Lake have been popular tourist sites in Myanmar for a long time. There are reasons for this success. Indeed, during your tours in Burma, you will be surprised by the beautiful architecture of pagodas, the sanctuaries, the monasteries. Your Myanmar trip will bring you unforgettable experiences by immersing yourself in the unspoiled nature of the Inle Lake, learning more about the culture of ethnic minorities. Yangon Paya Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon Yangon, the former capital of Myanmar, is still the economic, cultural, social and tourist center of the country. This is the unavoidable stop of most tours in Burma . By visiting Yangon, tourists will be overwhelmed by the great architecture of pagodas. Paya Shwedagon Pagoda is the most beautiful ones in Myanmar. It has become the pride of the people in this country. In addition, tourists can visit Botataung Pagoda, Chinatown or Bogyoke Aung San. The evenings in Yangon are also very