No visit to the Union of Myanmar is completed without a visiting to the 2500 years old Shwedagon Pagoda, 326 feet height which enshrines strands of Buddha`s hair and other holy relics. Located west of the Royal Lake on 114 acres singuttara Hill in Yangon.
Operation Hours : 4:00am ~ 10:00pm every day
Entrance Fees : 10000 kyats
Duration : 4km – 15 minutes by car
Taxi Fees : Approximately 3000 kyats from Novotel Yangon Max
Accessibility : Elevators and wheelchairs are available at the southern entrance of the pagoda.
Dress Code : Men and Women should wear clothing that covers the knees. Longyi- a traditional, sarong style garment are available to borrow at the entrances.
The market was inaugurated on 1926 and the most popular market in Yangon, It has over 1000 shops. A wide range of items such as Souvenirs, handicraft, traditional costume and jewelry are available at this market.
Operation Hours : 10:00am~ 17:00pm closed on every Monday and public holiday
Duration : 8 km- 30 minutes
Taxi Fees : Approximately 4000 kyats from Novotel Yangon Max
The Sule pagoda is situated in the center of Yangon. It is 48 meters (152 feet) high golden dome. The Pagoda`s peculiarity is octagonal shaped continues right up to the bell.
Operation Hours : 4:00am ~10:00pm Daily
Entrance Fees : 3 USD
Duration : 4km- 15 Minutes
Taxi Fees : Approximately 4000 kyats from Novotel Yangon Max
The Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda is a famous for its huge image of Reclining Buddha, which was built in 1966. It is 72 meter long and one of the largest image in Myanmar.
Operation Hours : 6:00am~8:00pm every day
Entrance Fees : Free
Duration : 6km – 20 minutes
Taxi Fees : Approximately 3500 kyats from Novotel Yangon Max
459 Pyay Road, Kamayut Township, 11041 Yangon
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