Activities in Yangon

Traditional pottery-making village accessible by ferry, known for its giant terracotta jars..

The Yangon River Ferry from Pansodan Jetty to Dala is one of the city's most memorable short journeys. Crowded with commuters, monks, and market vendors, the 10-minute crossing offers sweeping views of the downtown skyline and the busy river traffic. It's a quintessential Yangon experience that costs just a few hundred kyat.

The Yangon Circular Railway is a 46-kilometre commuter train loop that takes approximately three hours to complete one full circuit of the city. Built by the British in 1954, this gloriously slow and rattling train ride offers an unfiltered window into daily Yangon life — from suburban stations to rural villages to the bustling Insein wholesale market.

Walking route linking Yangon's surviving Art Deco buildings including the Sofaer Building and former Rowe & Co..

Evening boat trip on the Yangon River watching the sun set behind Dala township..

Self-guided walk through Yangon's densest concentration of colonial buildings..

The Yangon Heritage Trust offers expertly guided walking tours through the city's colonial quarter, led by knowledgeable local guides who explain the history and architecture of Yangon's remarkable built heritage. The tours are the best way to understand the significance of the colonial buildings and the ongoing conservation efforts in the city.

Day trip across the Bago River to Thanlyin, with Portuguese ruins, a hilltop pagoda, and a river ferry..