As an exciting destination for dynamic travelers, Yangon promises to take you back the modern vibe after immersing in laid-back time of ancient temples in Myanmar. Let's dress up and go out to try at least one of these 5 nightlife activities in Yangon.
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Different from Bagan – like a classic, quiet and introverted girl in the countryside, Yangon is an extremely energetic girl living in the hustle and bustle city. Yangon will take you back the modern vibe after a long day traveling back in the old time of ancient temples in Bagan. So, are you curious about a night date with this active Yangon girl? Let's dress up to the nines and go out tonight! Here are top 5 places to enjoy your nightlife in Yangon.
The first place you definitely need to come at twilight is Shwedagon Pagoda. When the sunset light slowly fades and golden stupas gradually glow in front of you, it will be a perfect combination between the romance of dusk and the delicacy of 2500-year-old gilded stupas. Also, you can explore hundreds of structure made up the grounds of the Shwedagon Pagoda with the unique culture, tradition and crafts at the pagoda. Following Buddhist tradition, visiting the pagoda with the clockwise direction on barefoot will be the good advice for your short night trip in Yangon.
Sweet sunset with floating clouds over dreamy Shwedagon Pagoda
Entrance Fee: 10,000 Kyats
Location: Shwedagon Pagoda, Ar Zar Ni, Road Pha Yar Gyi Ward, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)
An iconic landmark lied on the Karaweik Lake in the central of Yangon, Karaweik Palace is famous for traditional Pann Sel Myo and Karaweik mythical bird design. It created the unique attraction that no place can miss at night as all Myanmar's cultural and artistic features converge here. From The unique Kanari, Kanera performance, Elephant Dance, Go Kyi Kyaw Dance, traditional puppet shown by skilled dancers on traditional costume to a great variety authentic a la carte of Myanmar cuisine.
Spending an amazing night here with international buffet dinner, you can enjoy the best authentic, diverse cultural experience in a palatial setting too. For anyone who are really into the Burmese cuisine and culture, visiting Karaweik Palace is definitely a must try to enjoy nightlife in Yangon.
Magnificent highlight on Kan Daw Gyi Lake - Karaweik Palace
Open Time: International Buffet with Culture Show (6:00 PM – 8:30 PM)
Myanmar Authentic À La Carte (11:00 AM – 8.30 PM)
Location: Karaweik Palace, Kandawgyi Compound, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Township, Yangon, Myanmar
Local night market is always be a wonderful spot in the travel list of each travellers and Chinatown on 19th street is one of the authentic places featured for Myanmar culture. This is an ideal place for the night entertainment in Yangon. This vibrant street have many market stalls with plenty of special Myanmar dishes such as a long standing store old Chinese bakeries, the 3rd generation soup houses, bao buns, springs rolls, barbecued skewers, Myanmar beer and other more. Besides, there are a variety of clothes, household appliances, handicrafts, delicate handmade souvenirs in the night market that you can buy with cheap price here. Apart from purchasing various items, visiting Chinatown in Yangon is also the best way to enjoy nightlife and get an insight of local life here.
Lively local night market in Chinatown
Location: 19th Street, Yangon is the main centre of the city's Chinatown.
Another heavenly destination especially for vegetarians to explore the nightlife in Myanmar is Little India Restaurant. Situated on Anawrahta Road in downtown Yangon, this restaurant is home to a large number of Indians and has a great impact on Yangon culture. When coming across the road, you will have to stop by and try the best crunchtastic and lightly spiced samosas here. Moreover, dosa with flat thin layered rice batter made from rice and the sheetmelling mouth-watering biryani with the medley kind of spices to create the feature sauce for only Indian food. Besides, many kinds of snacks, dry apricot and other spices are all seen in abundance in this area. Let’s seek the unique taste of Indian cuisine to enjoy nightlife in Yangon.
Location: Near the Sule Pagoda. It's blend together with the China Town, starting at 15th Street and heading to the East.
If you still feel quite boring after experiencing all above nightlife activities suggestions, these last places will never let you down. Dress up and head out to party in many dancing nightclubs with contemporary DJ music and if you are lucky, you can have the chances to see the celebrities. Clubs in Yangon also have plenty enough space with tables and chairs for seating to let off a little steam and feel the beat. Here’s a list of best clubs in Yangon to immerse in amazing crowded night.
Pioneer night club in Yangon
With all these exciting places for your night entertainment, your trip to Yangon will be definitely a memorable one. Don’t forget to go to our website finding some Yangon tours in advance to get the best deals with BestPrice Travel.
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Hera Tran
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