Experience Yangon
Best Things To Do In Yangon
Let Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon be your guide to not only enjoying the very best things to do in Yangon, but also assist you in immersing yourself in the city’s rich cultural and natural heritage as well.
Our recommendations are tailor-made to help you have a truly authentic holiday experience and feature the very best of what Yangon has to offer. Explore ancient pagodas, visit the finest museums, shop until you drop at the city’s best malls and markets, get in touch with nature, plus sample the exotic and delightful flavors of Myanmar cuisine.
![Aerial View of the pool at Chatrium Royal Lake Yangon](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-7b1c231hjmgsjgl99midamu28/swimming-pool-2-1_standard.jpg?crop=74%2C0%2C820%2C615&width=250)
Enjoy the state-of-the-art facilities and top-notch amenities at Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon. A true cultural experience by the Royal Lake in Yangon
![Yangon Zoological Gardens near Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-7uvnl6lhqzdqtzf0501bz353q/yangon-zoological-garden-6_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C800%2C600&width=250)
The oldest zoo in Myanmar featuring animals from around the world and fun shows too
![The exterior of Bogyoke Aung San Museum near Chatrium Royal](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-cs3hy4prl0gycmi49zd3th9xh/bogyoke-aung-san-museum-2_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C800%2C600&width=250)
The former residence of General Aung Sang, now a place of preservation
![Bogyoke Aung San Statue, near Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-8lu5bjpu7llsepxdvs3pb4d1j/bogyoke-aung-san-6_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C800%2C600&width=250)
Featuring the life-like image of a national hero, this statue is an important landmark
![Aerial view of Kandawgyi Lake near Chatrium Royal Lake Yangon](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-85yskwt88q5p2dk6q9fgiwpr4/kandawgyi-lake-night-view-from-royal-lake-suite-5_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C800%2C600&width=250)
A colonial creation, the “Royal Lake”, is a beautiful place to visit in Yangon
![The walkway at Kandawgyi Nature Park near Chatrium Hotel Royal](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-8v4fvqlylpd92j43zd0pivvij/kandawgyi-national-park-6-0_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C800%2C600&width=250)
Designed around a nature park, this walkway is ideal for a stroll or evening workout
![The parking area of Min lan near Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-ayb63rxrp2cmkcfk64309bkmz/min-lan-seafood-5_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C800%2C600&width=250)
Serving seafood specialities of the Rakhine people, Min Lan is a foodie favourite
![Aerial view of Bogyoke Market near Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-ded9t5vwdpl3gk4mdka82h1y3/bogyok-market-0_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C800%2C600&width=250)
One of Myanmar’s largest and most popular markets that is well known for jewellery
![Aerial view of Yuzana Plaza near Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-5ne926k2l3yyxcesa065sazeh/yuzana-plaza-0_standard.jpg?crop=67%2C0%2C667%2C500&width=250)
One of the country’s oldest shopping malls, this retail hub offers a cultural experience too
![Aerial view of Shwedagon Pagoda near Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-exxkyzvyg389rlmt1z92l2pom/shwedagon-pagoda-view-1-0_standard.jpg?crop=67%2C0%2C667%2C500&width=250)
The most famous landmark in Yangon, this pagoda is steeped in history and culture
![Buddha statue in Shwedagon Pagoda near Chatrium Hotel Royal](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-7bs7fpwq1dscji2n1r0hlplv/chauk-htat-gyi-pagoda-3_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C800%2C600&width=250)
An important religious landmark famed for its immense statue of the reclining Buddha
![Exterior of Shwedagon Pagoda near Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-bg1008zlju1a16cl4zcr276kp/botahtaung-pagoda-0_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C800%2C600&width=250)
One of the most highly revered temples in the city, with a gleaming gold exterior
![Aerial view of Karaweik Hall near Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-9emiero696fylm8vez06vc48p/karaweik-hall-in-kandawgyi-lake-0_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C800%2C600&width=250)
A floating palace that resembles a royal barge, you will be awed by its sight
![Exterior view of Sule Pagoda near Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-2ghpwk545ci782bcdat2fydhy/sule-pagoda-2_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C800%2C600&width=250)
An important landmark and place of cultural significance, the pagoda will leave you in awe
![Interior of Kabar Aye Pagoda near Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-eq4gqgre05ss17zoi9tutegf/kabar-aye-pagoda-1_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C800%2C600&width=250)
Dedicated to world peace, as is implied by the name, this pagoda radiates serenity
![Yangon International Airport near Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-dkoprt9pxl6gl090601ttqr0a/yangon-int-airport-2_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C800%2C600&width=250)
What started off as a military base, is now the biggest airport in the country
![Yangon Central Railway Station near Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-37kyay6duj9aqhvce85tey8aq/yangon-railway-station-6_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C800%2C600&width=250)
The nation’s biggest railway hub and a historical landmark; this station has much to offer
![Yangon Zoological Gardens near Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-7uvnl6lhqzdqtzf0501bz353q/yangon-zoological-garden-6_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C800%2C600)
YANGON ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS
The oldest zoo in Myanmar featuring animals from around the world and fun shows too
![The exterior of Bogyoke Aung San Museum near Chatrium Royal](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-cs3hy4prl0gycmi49zd3th9xh/bogyoke-aung-san-museum-2_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C800%2C600)
BOGYOKE AUNG SAN MUSEUM
The former residence of General Aung Sang, now a place of preservation
![Bogyoke Aung San Statue, near Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-8lu5bjpu7llsepxdvs3pb4d1j/bogyoke-aung-san-6_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C800%2C600)
BOGYOKE AUNG SAN STATUE
Featuring the life-like image of a national hero, this statue is an important landmark
![Mogok Vipassana Yeiktha near Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-5h5kcoo26uwnojnyx630nowu/meditation-mogoke-vipasana1-002_standard.jpg?crop=50%2C0%2C800%2C600)
MOGOK VIPASSANA YEIKTHA
Ideal for seekers of inner peace, this is a popular meditation centre in YangoIdeal for seekers of inner peace, this is a popular meditation centre in Yangon
![Aerial view of Kandawgyi Lake near Chatrium Royal Lake Yangon](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-85yskwt88q5p2dk6q9fgiwpr4/kandawgyi-lake-night-view-from-royal-lake-suite-5_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C800%2C600)
KANDAWGYI LAKE
A colonial creation, the “Royal Lake”, is a beautiful place to visit in Yangon
![The walkway at Kandawgyi Nature Park near Chatrium Hotel Royal](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-8v4fvqlylpd92j43zd0pivvij/kandawgyi-national-park-6-0_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C800%2C600)
WALKWAY AT KANDAWGYI NATURE PARK
Designed around a nature park, this walkway is ideal for a stroll or evening workout
![The parking area of Min lan near Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-ayb63rxrp2cmkcfk64309bkmz/min-lan-seafood-5_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C800%2C600)
MIN LAN (RAKHINE & SEAFOOD)
Serving seafood specialities of the Rakhine people, Min Lan is a foodie favourite
![Aerial view of Bogyoke Market near Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-ded9t5vwdpl3gk4mdka82h1y3/bogyok-market-0_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C800%2C600)
BOGYOKE MARKET
One of Myanmar’s largest and most popular markets that is well known for jewellery
![Aerial view of Yuzana Plaza near Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-5ne926k2l3yyxcesa065sazeh/yuzana-plaza-0_standard.jpg?crop=67%2C0%2C667%2C500)
YUZANA PLAZA
One of the country’s oldest shopping malls, this retail hub offers a cultural experience too
![Aerial view of Shwedagon Pagoda near Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-exxkyzvyg389rlmt1z92l2pom/shwedagon-pagoda-view-1-0_standard.jpg?crop=67%2C0%2C667%2C500)
SHWEDAGON PAGODA
The most famous landmark in Yangon, this pagoda is steeped in history and culture
![Buddha statue in Shwedagon Pagoda near Chatrium Hotel Royal](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-7bs7fpwq1dscji2n1r0hlplv/chauk-htat-gyi-pagoda-3_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C800%2C600)
CHAUK HTAT GYI PAGODA
An important religious landmark famed for its immense statue of the reclining Buddha
![Exterior of Shwedagon Pagoda near Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-bg1008zlju1a16cl4zcr276kp/botahtaung-pagoda-0_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C800%2C600)
BOTAHTAUNG PAGODA
One of the most highly revered temples in the city, with a gleaming gold exterior
![Aerial view of Karaweik Hall near Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-9emiero696fylm8vez06vc48p/karaweik-hall-in-kandawgyi-lake-0_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C800%2C600)
KARAWEIK HALL
A floating palace that resembles a royal barge, you will be awed by its sight
![Exterior view of Sule Pagoda near Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-2ghpwk545ci782bcdat2fydhy/sule-pagoda-2_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C800%2C600)
SULE PAGODA
An important landmark and place of cultural significance, the pagoda will leave you in awe
![Interior of Kabar Aye Pagoda near Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-eq4gqgre05ss17zoi9tutegf/kabar-aye-pagoda-1_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C800%2C600)
KABAR AYE PAGODA
Dedicated to world peace, as is implied by the name, this pagoda radiates serenity
![Yangon International Airport near Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-dkoprt9pxl6gl090601ttqr0a/yangon-int-airport-2_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C800%2C600)
YANGON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
What started off as a military base, is now the biggest airport in the country
![Yangon Central Railway Station near Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-37kyay6duj9aqhvce85tey8aq/yangon-railway-station-6_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C800%2C600)
YANGON CENTRAL RAILWAY STATION
The nation’s biggest railway hub and a historical landmark; this station has much to offer