Joanna James
Being an eccentric yet and stunning city in Myanmar, Yangon offers its visitors, so much to see and do and the best time to the city in all its glory is after sundown. Read on to know about a few touristy and some offbeat things you could do in Yangon at Night.
Being an iconic attraction in the city of Yangon and perhaps the most famous of them all, the Shwedagon pagoda takes on a different appearance at night! Illuminated by lights, the gold plated monuments glimmers and dazzles as the city's prime attraction – which is even visible from miles away! The pagoda is also considered to be one of worlds oldest Buddhist stupa and it is estimated to be over 2600 years old. The best course of action if you plan to visit this monument is that you should visit the pagoda at late evening hours during which you could see the sunset. Many say the view of the sun setting over the horizon accompanied by chimes of the bells offers you a surreal experience that will resonate throughout your lifetime. The sight of the pagoda becomes even more enticing as the
People in Myanmar love tea hence the city of Yangon is filled with tea stalls at every nook and cranny. One could spot a tea stall by the plastic chairs and tables. You would commonly find two types of tea here one is a Chinese style green tea and the other is a variety of chai which is speculated that it might have slowly made to Yangon from India. These stalls also sell snacks and sweet which pairs well with the tea.
If you are stationed at a centrally located hotel property the likes of Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon, you could visit any of the Yangon restaurants with your loved one to enjoy a memorable meal, after a satisfying meal head out to a bar and sample local draught beers and spirits and cocktails. Yangon is also home to a host of nightclubs and pubs where you could party and dance the night out!
There are a number of water bodies in and around Yangon, the most notable ones are the inya lake and the Yangon river. Both of them offers night cruises on barges and other types of boats which many say is an enticing and tranquil experience. During the ride, you could see the city's buildings and monuments bathed in the colours of vibrant lights. The reflection the of the lights on waves, the soothing breeze and the surreal ambience, will indeed make you slip into a sense of absolute relaxation during the cruise!
Like many other large south Asian cities, Yangon too has a china town – the china town in Yangon like others, is vibrant, noisy and full of life. The main draw of this attraction is the street food which is plenty. There is so much food to choose from and it is indeed an ideal destination to satiate your late-night hunger pangs. Some of the must-try food items here are skewered and grilled meat items and noodle dishes.
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