Update 2023: This list was compiled before the civil war broke out in the country. Not sure it’s the best time to visit right now as it’s still being controlled by a murderous military regime. Here’s a list of things to do in Yangon, Myanmar whenever it’s safe and sensible to visit again…

1. Explore Myanmar’s holiest site Shwedagon Pagoda (shortly before sunset is best)
2. Eat Mohinga

3. Check out the iconic Yangon Central Railway Station
4. Walk and eat around in Chinatown (18th-24th street)
5. Eat Laphet Toke (tea leaf salad)

6. Anawrahta Night Market
7. Head to 19th Street for BBQ kebabs and beers
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8. Take the ferry over to Dala township
9. Sule Pagoda

10. Eat at Feel restaurant famous in Yangon for its high-quality Burmese food
11. Take the Yangon Circle train

12. Go DVD shopping for cheap movies
13. Grab a drink at the classic Strand Hotel
14. Try Faluda a typical dessert found in the city

15. National Museum of Myanmar
16. Try a Burmese cigar
17. Walk along the Yangon riverfront
18. Try kun yar (betel nut chew)
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19. Take a sunset boat cruise down the Yangon River
20. Lucky Seven tea shop for breakfast
21. Take the circle train to Danyingon station. Home to one of the most intense and authentic markets we’ve seen in Asia.

22. Take a stroll through Bogyoke market
23. Visit 32nd Street to find cheap and delicious Indian cuisine

24. Shri Kali Temple
25. Shop for a longyi and learn how to wear it. You’re sure to get some compliments if you do!
26. Grab a stool and drink some tea on the street (favorite Burmese pastime)
27. King Lashio Tea House for tea and Shan noodles

28. See Buddha’s hair at Botataung Pagoda
29. Check out Kandawgyi Lake
30. Visit Yangon’s largest traditional market Theingyi Zei

31. Bagan Book House
32. Inya Lake
33. Visit the Drug Elimination Museum
34. Be a volunteer teacher with the myME project
35. Chaukhtatgyi Paya (reclining Buddha)
That completes the list of things to do in Yangon. Have you been? Leave a comment…

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