Myanmar
Yangon, Yangon Region
lodging
Posted almost 5 years ago
Lil Yangon Hostel
This hostel is reasonably priced and perfectly located next to the water and Sule Pagoda. The breakfast is on the larger side as well, with free coffee and tea available throughout the day. My only complaint is that my friends staying in another room found some bedbugs, however this is quite a common problem in Southeast Asia. I would check on the status of that before booking. ($9/night dorm bed at the time of this post)
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lodging
Posted almost 5 years ago
4 Rivers Youth Hostel
While their is not much of a social atmosphere here, this is a good budget option if you’re simply looking for a place to sleep. Conveniently located in Chinatown, the hostel is clean, comfortable, and offers a decent breakfast. The front desk also does their best to match with other travelers for shared taxis going to the bus station, airport, etc.
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Yangon, Yangon Region
outdoors
Posted almost 5 years ago
Dala Ferry Terminal
Right by the Sule Pagoda you’ll find a port with ferries heading off in various directions. From here you can catch a 10 minute ferry to a local village known as Dala. Unfortunately you will be forced to purchase the “tourist ferry ticket,” however it is only 4,000 kyat for a round trip ticket. The ferry ride itself was, in my opinion, the most exciting part of the journey. For the short journey the boat turns into a mini marketplace, with locals selling sweets, eggs, and fruit, as well electronic and household goods. There are a series of temples and monastaries to visit in the village, however due to a sudden storm I took cover in a local restaurant instead. The staff was warm and welcoming, filling me with the most delicious (and cheapest) buffet of Burmese food.
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Yangon, Yangon Region
experience
Posted almost 5 years ago
Shwedagon Pagoda
A lot of travelers advised me to skip Shwedagon and visit the smaller, cheaper Sule Pagoda. Although entrance to Sule is only 3,000 kyat, compared to Shaedagon’s 8,000 kyat entrance fee, I found the pagoda itself to be quite disappointing. In my opinion it is definitely worth the money to visit the larger, and much more impressive, of the two.
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experience
Posted almost 5 years ago
Bogyoke Aung San Market
Although touristic, this is a good spot to grab some souvenirs or local goods. I found, however, that the locals here were less willing to bargain. You can catch the local circular train right behind this market!
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Yangon, Yangon Region
restaurants
Posted almost 5 years ago
Smile Curry House
We stumbled upon this spot on our last night and were pleasantly surprised. The Japanese dishes were filling and flavorful, however the highlight was definitely the friendly staff!
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New Bagan, Mandalay Region
lodging
Posted almost 5 years ago
Ostello Bello Bagan
Although it’s definitely on the pricier end, I highly recommend staying at Ostello Bello’s Bagan location. Included in the price of your stay is unlimited coffee, tea, and water, free daily breakfast, free pasta samples 3x daily, free sunrise, sunset, and city tours, and planned sunset boat tours. This hostel is conveniently located in New Bagan, only a short ride away from many of the famous pagodas.
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Houston, TX
restaurants
Posted almost 5 years ago
Royal Restaurant
Large portions, great taste, and a perfect outdoor garden atmosphere – Royal Restaurant serves up some of the best Indian food in Myanmar
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New Bagan, Mandalay Region
restaurants
Posted almost 5 years ago
Unforgettable Restaurant
This restaurant offers a buffet of Burmese tapas for only 2,000 kyat/person. Each person is served a plate of rice and 8 tapas. The tapas are endless so this is a good place to come with an appetite!
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Brockton, MA
restaurants
Posted almost 5 years ago
Delicious Restaurant
Local food and a very reasonable price, Delicious lives up to it’s name! Make sure to order the tomato salad!
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Mandalay, Mandalay Region
outdoors
Posted almost 5 years ago
U Bein Bridge
I visited U Bein Bridge on the first evening that I arrived in Mandalay. I have heard that the sunrises at the bridge are quite spectacular as well, however they are often cloudy during the rainy season.
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Mandalay, Mandalay Region
experience
Posted almost 5 years ago
Kuthodaw Pagoda
The old white decor made it strikingly different from the others that I had visited. Located very close to the base of Mandalay Hill, there is no entrance fee for this beautiful pagoda, so you can easily see both at once. Unfortunately I was unable to climb Mandalay Hill due to my foot injury, however based on recommendations from others would definitely suggest trying to get up there for sunset one evening.
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Nyaungshwe, Shan State, Myanmar, Shan
lodging
Posted almost 5 years ago
Song of Travel Hostel 旅行‧頌
While there are definitely cheaper guesthouse options, I highly recommend staying at Song of Travel. The dorms are clean and spacious, there is a rooftop (and rooftop bar), and breakfast is included. Each afternoon they have a free snack cooking session, which although I didn’t partake in the cooking I definitely helped to eat after the fact each evening. Additionally, there are free bicycles for rent which in my opinion was the easiest way to get around town.
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Nyaungshwe, Shan
experience
Posted almost 5 years ago
Red Mountain Estate Vineyards & Winery
Go for the views but do not go here for the wine! I had read this in reviews before going but that still didn’t prepare us for what was definitely some of the worst wine that I had ever tasted. That being said, it is definitely a lovely spot to sit and watch the sunset!
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Nyaungshwe, Shan
experience
Posted almost 5 years ago
Venus Traditional Massage
I have had my fair share of massages, both in and out of Myanmar, and Venus was one of the best that I ever received. At 7,000 kyat/hr (5 USD) there is not much to complain about! They even provide you with tea, snacks, and a bottle of water.
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Nyaungshwe, Shan
restaurants
Posted almost 5 years ago
Sin Yaw Restaurant
This centrally located restaurant serves some amazing local dishes for relatively cheap. Rice and noodle dishes go for about 2,000 kyat, while fish or meat dishes go for around 4,500 kyat. We used six dishes and we were pleasantly surprised to find that they were all delicious!
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