The Mainamati Ruins are located about 70 kilometers from Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. It is said to have been a very famous Buddhist cultural center built between the 7th and 12th centuries and is now one of the most renowned religious tourist attractions in the Dhaka area. The Mainamati Ruins consist of more than 50 scattered Buddhist temple complexes,...
The Bayazid Bostami Shrine is located on a small hillside not far from the famous port city of Chittagong in Bangladesh. The exterior of the shrine features a modern architectural structure, while the interior includes an ancient mosque said to have been built during the reign of Aurangzeb (1658–1707), the last emperor of India’s Mughal Dynasty...
Foy’s Lake was built in 1924 and is located in the city center of Chittagong, a famous port city in Bangladesh. It is an artificial lake named after the renowned railway engineer Foy. The area around the lake is graceful, with lush trees and blooming flowers, making it one of the most beautiful spots in Chittagong. Many locals come here to relax. Near Foy’s Lake there are…
Patenga Beach is located about 14 kilometers from Chittagong, a major seaport city in Bangladesh, and sits adjacent to the mouth of the Karnaphuli River, the main river in southeastern Bangladesh. It is the most famous beach in Chittagong and one of the most popular tourist attractions. …
The Bangladesh Taj Mahal is located 30 kilometers northeast of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. It is a replica of the historic Indian monument, the Taj Mahal, and was completed in 2008. This Taj Mahal was built over five years with an investment of $58 million by Bangladeshi film director Ahsanullah Moni.
Attraction Introduction It is one of the iconic attractions in Yangon. It is a large bird-shaped boat floating on a lake, which is quite unique. The exterior is resplendent and magnificent, while the interior is lavishly decorated. Every evening from 7 pm to 10 pm, there are traditional Myanmar ethnic song and dance performances, and it is open in the form of a buffet. During the day it looks dazzlingly golden, and at night it shines brilliantly with lights…
The Myanmar Film Museum is located in Yangon and was established in 1998. It is a museum that showcases successful Myanmar film directors, renowned actors, and outstanding producers, telling the story of the development of Myanmar’s film industry. It is one of the most distinguished and comprehensive film museums in Southeast Asia. Although the Myanmar Film Museum is not very modern...
The National Museum of Myanmar is located in the northwest of Yangon. Established in 1952, it is a museum showcasing the history, culture, and art of Myanmar and is one of the country's most important museums, widely popular among locals. The museum has five floors in total, broadly divided into two sections: the Myanmar Historical Period and Myanmar Culture, spread across 1…
Royal Lake is an artificial lake built during the British colonial era, located east of the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon. The lake has a circumference of approximately 5 kilometers, a water depth of 50–115 centimeters, and covers an area of 60.7 hectares. It is connected to Inya Lake via underground pipelines...
The Gems Museum is located on the third floor of a four-story building in Yangon, adjacent to the Kaba Aye Pagoda (World Peace Pagoda), and is a place dedicated to showcasing Myanmar’s precious gemstones. The entire third floor of the building houses 82 gemstone shops selling high-quality...
Inya Lake is located about 10 kilometers from downtown Yangon and is the largest lake in the city, as well as a favorite leisure and recreational spot for residents. Inya Lake is bordered by Parami Road to the north, Pyay Road to the west, Kaba Aye Pagoda to the east…
Established in 1926 during the late British colonial period, Bogyoke Aung San Market is located in downtown Yangon and is the city's largest and most bustling marketplace. The market is world-renowned for its colonial-era architecture and the cobblestone-paved walkways inside. It offers a wide range of antiques, Burmese handicrafts...
Yangon's Shwedagon Pagoda, also known as the Great Dagon Pagoda or Shwedagon Paya, is a stupa located in Yangon, Myanmar. Standing 98 meters tall, the pagoda is covered with 72 tons of gold and its spire is adorned with nearly 3,000 carats of precious gems. Situated atop the sacred Singuttara Hill to the west of the royal palace gardens, it proudly dominates Yangon’s skyline. The entire complex is majestic and dazzling under the sunlight.
Yangon’s Chinatown is home to around 150,000 local Chinese and overseas Chinese. The century-old Guanyin Ancient Temple (locally known as the Cantonese Temple) is a popular gathering spot for tourists. It bustles with activity in the early morning and evening, packed with people. As soon as the lights come on, the sidewalk in front of the temple becomes a night market selling fruits such as watermelons, small oranges, and large durians, as well as...
National Museum of Myanmar The museum presents Myanmar's history from various aspects including history, religion, and craftsmanship. The first floor displays treasures from different dynasties in Myanmar’s history, the second floor showcases various Buddhist artworks, and the third floor features art primarily focused on paintings. It also houses ritual implements, relics, and other items left behind by eminent monks throughout the ages…
Mingun Water Monastery The Mingun Water Monastery is located on a small island in the middle of the river, making it uniquely distinctive compared to other pagodas. Visiting the water monastery requires taking a ferry, during which you can see the Mingun Bridge and the charming colonial-style town of Mingun. This area was once a port during the Portuguese colonial period, featuring beautiful countryside...
Botataung Pagoda Also known as the Pagoda of 1,000 Buddhas, it was built at the same time as Sule Pagoda. It was destroyed by the Royal Air Force in 1943 and rebuilt in the latter half of the 20th century. Many artifacts and jewels over 2,000 years old were discovered during the reconstruction. Visitors can enter the interior of the pagoda to view the relic chamber. Ticket information & opening hours 2…
This giant reclining Buddha was originally an outdoor seated Buddha, completed in 1953. It is 20 meters long and 5.4 meters high. The Buddha’s eyes are made of glass and were painted by a Chinese artist, giving it a serene and benevolent expression. The reclining Buddha is not enclosed by walls. Its feet are positioned one in front of the other, with 108 intricate patterns on the soles...
Located in a quiet spot right in the bustling city center, the pagoda stands 46 meters tall with a gilded body and an octagonal base. Legend has it that it was built over 2,000 years ago after monks returning from India with sacred relics named it after Sule, the guardian deity of the Kakusandha Buddha era. Inside the pagoda is a statue of...
Yangon is located on the banks of the Yangon River in the Irrawaddy Delta, and is Myanmar’s largest city as well as the capital of Yangon Region. Before 2005, Yangon served as the capital of Myanmar, but on November 6, 2005, the capital was moved to Naypyidaw.