OVERVIEW

This walking tour focuses on Yangon's incredible architecture: golden temples, local houses, iconic sites and faded colonial buildings. You'll also head to quiet side streets and visit a tea shop to get a taste of the local culture and daily lifestyles of Yangon residents.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Your guided walking tour meets in the lobby of Sakura Tower in downtown Yangon at 08.30. Before departing your guide will give you a map and provide a short briefing of your route.

The 3 hour walking tour will cover 4-5 kilometres in the central districts of downtown. Many of the buildings visited are on the Yangon City Heritage List, a list of 188 man-made structures mainly consisting of religious landmarks and colonial-era buildings.   

Highlights include City Hall, the old railway station and the former Minister's office where General Aung San was assassinated. Interspersed in the guided walk are various religious sites such as the St Mary's Cathedral, built in 1899, and the Buddhist landmarks of Sule Paya and Botataung Pagoda.

By walking through the streets you'll also have a chance to witness the lifestyles of the locals- from the busy bus and boat stations to the tea shops and hidden street markets. There are plenty of chances to interact with Yangon residents and learn more about the Burmese culture.

Before returning to Sakura Tower we'll stop for a cup of tea or coffee at Lat Ywae Sin, a favorite tea shop with the locals. Busy from morning until night, this shop roasts its own coffee and has unique wood carvings on its wall. If you are feeling hungry, they are famous for their semolina cake and also offer great noodle dishes (drinks only; food not included).

Return to Sakura Tower around midday. If your feet are tired we recommend heading to the 6^th floor for a rejuvenating foot massage performed by local blind masseurs who have been trained in traditional Japanese reflexology. (supplemental fee will apply)

Time: 0830-1200

PRICING: in US Dollars per person

Rates are valid until 30 Apr 2013

 NOTE: Due to daily fluctuations in the local currency exchange rate, Exotissimo Myanmar cannot guarantee this tariff rate. Please contact your travel consultant for the current pricing.

Our services include:

• English-speaking guide
• Coffee/tea break at local tea shop
• Water and refreshing towel
• Entrance fee for Botathaung Pagoda

Our services do not include:

• Meals other than mentioned
• Drinks and personal expenses
• Any other items not mentioned