Things to see in Myanmar
156 places worth seeing in Myanmar on an illustrated map: Shwedagon Pagoda, Kyaiktiyo Pagoda, Thuwunna Stadium, Ananda Temple and U Bein Bridge, and more. Zoom in and watch the landmarks, museums, nature and fun appear.
Highlights
- Shwedagon Pagoda Religious building in Yangon, Myanmar.
- Kyaiktiyo Pagoda The colour of the rock and the surrounding area filled with thousands of pilgrims on top of a mountain is already very impressive. The legen
- Thuwunna Stadium Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar.
- Ananda Temple Bagan's holiest temple, built by the third king, Kyan-Zit-Tha in 1091. Ananda is the name of one of the Buddha's principal disciples, and co
- U Bein Bridge Spanning the width of Taungthaman Lake, this winding 1.2 km marvel is 200 years old but still sturdy (a testament to the strength of the tea
- Bogyoke Aung San Stadium Stadium.
- Uppatasanti Pagoda A prominent landmark in Naypyidaw. The pagoda, which houses a Buddha tooth relic from China, is nearly a replica of Shwedagon Pagoda in Yang
- Inya Lake The largest lake in the city. Some parts of Inya Lake's shoreline are accessible on foot, and are known for their gardens. Along Inya Lake's
- Yangon Zoological Gardens Opened by the British in 1906. There are 145 species of 1203 land animals. During public holidays, the Elephant Circus is performed for attr
- Sulamani Temple A beautiful temple built in 1183 by King Narapatisithu, and very popular in dry season due to the road being more accessible. It has many fr
- Chaukhtatgyi Buddha Temple A temple that is home to an impressive reclining Buddha that is 65 m long and 6 storeys high.
- Thatbyinnyu Temple That Byin Nyu Temple was built in the mid-12th century during the reign of King Alaungsithu. Adjacent to Ananda Temple, it is the tallest st
- Dhammayazika Pagoda Unusually-shaped five corner, circular pagoda made of bricks. Built in 1196 when King Narapatisithu ruled.
- Musmeah Yeshua Synagogue The only synagogue in Yangon. It is a colonial relic, built in 1893. Its interior is beautifully maintained.
- Shwethalyaung Buddha Home to a famous reclining Buddha, which at the length of 55 m and a height of 16 m, which is one of the largest ones behind the one in Mawl
- Saint Mary's Cathedral, Yangon The cathedral's exterior is newly renovated, but it's still an ugly eyesore outside, but the superior Myanmarese dexterity of carving is sho
- Shwemawdaw Paya At 114 m in height, the Shwemawdaw is the tallest pagoda in the country. It is similar to the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon or the Uppatasanti
- Htilominlo Temple Meaning "Blessings of the Three Worlds" and very famous with tourists. Built in 1218 by King Nantaungmya. It is probably the last temple bui
- Koe-thaung Temple This used to be the biggest pagoda in Mrauk U but has fallen apart during the past centuries.
- National Kandawgyi Botanical Gardens Botanical gardens built by the British during the colonial period in this hill station, this today serves as a beautiful retreat for locals
- Gawdawpalin Temple A fusion of Burmese and Indian styles, this temple has a beautiful courtyard with a medium-sized stupa and interesting bell hangers. It is a
- Mingalazedi Pagoda A notable feature of the temple is the blue-tiles set on the walls of the top-tiers, depicting Jataka tiles made of glazed terracotta. Thoug
- Shwesandaw Pagoda Tiered pagoda very popular for sunrise and sunset.
- Mahazedi Pagoda A large ancient stupa, which looks quite new due to restorations. Only men are allowed to climb up to the top, from where there is an awesom
- National Museum Nay Pyi Taw Opened in 2015, after the capital was moved from Yangon to Naypyidaw. The one there still exists though. Sections: Pre-historic & historic p
- Shwegugyi Temple Commissioned by King Alaunsithu in 1131, one of the most intact temples, thus needing less imagination to appreciate.
- Kaw Goon Cave Besides the Saddan Cave, this is also a very famous cave and worth the visit, causing the steep price. The rock carvings are said to origina
- Thanbyuzayat War Cemetery There are 3,617 former POWs, who worked on the Siam-Burma railway, buried here.
- Martyrs' Mausoleum A memorial built to honour Aung San and six cabinet members who were assassinated. The mausoleum is on a hill, and is adjacent to Shwedagon
- Maha Bandula Park Known for its rose gardens. Inside the park is the Independence Monument, built to signify Myanmar's independence. The park offers a great v
- Holy Trinity Cathedral, Yangon The Anglican cathedral built by the British. It is one of two cathedrals in Yangon, and has a beautiful interior.
- Naypyidaw Safari Park Wildlife park in Myanmar.
- Kayah State Cultural Museum Over 400 artifacts and objects representing the various cultures and ethnic groups of Kayah State are displayed here.
- Maha Wizaya Pagoda Graceful golden pagoda.
- Yangon Drugs Elimination Museum A huge four-story building dedicated to fighting narcotics (mainly opium), displaying the effects of drug use and efforts to find alternativ
- Bogyoke Aung San Museum This is the house where Aung San lived with his wife and three children until his assassination. The house is still in original condition an
- Tantkyitaung Pagoda A hilltop pagoda offering views of the entire city of Bagan from the other side if the river. To get there you have to get a boat from Bu Pa
- Inle Lake Lake in Myanmar.
- Hkakabo Razi Mountain in Myanmar.
- Popa Hill Volcano in Myanmar.
- Thambula temple Said to be built by King Uzana's wife Thambula. Well illuminated, the Chinese influence is clearly visible: Chinese eyes, hair and yellow.
- Kachin State Cultural Museum Ethnographic museum both about Kachin people and other cultures of Myanmar. A little basic.
- Laykyun Sekkya Colossal statue of the Buddha in Myanmar.
- Indawgyi Lake Lake in Myanmar.
- Nat Ma Taung Mountain in Myanmar.
- Chin Hills Mountain range in Myanmar and India.
- Mandalay Palace Reconstruction of the royal palace of the last Burmese monarchy.
- Goteik viaduct Railway bridge in Myanmar.
- Ngapali Beach Ngapali Beach.
- Ava Bridge Bridge in Myanmar.