“...the trip went really well and all the guides showed up on time. Thank you for all your help and maybe another time - North Vietnam, Southern Laos – and more time in Luang Prabang - Myanmar and Chiang Rai!!”
Speak to a specialist 1300 720 443
Request a
personalised quote
Quote
Yangon (Rangoon) is the cosmopolitan capital city and gateway to Myanmar. Always green with lush tropical trees, shady parks and beautiful lakes, Yangon is known as the “Garden City of the East”. It was founded by King Alaungpaya on the site of a small settlement called Dagon when he conquered lower Myanmar in 1755. The name Yangon means “End of Strife”. The city today still maintains its colonial charm and gracious turn of the century architecture. Towering over the city is the magnificent gold-encrusted Shwedagon Pagoda – one of the country’s most beautiful treasures and a place pray or to meet devoted Buddhists at meditation.
Other recommended Yangon highlights include Chaukhtatkyi - the Reclining Buddha, colourful markets of Chinatown, a Meditation Centre, Sule Pagoda, Botataung Pagoda, Kalewa Monastery, Buddhist Art Museum, National Museum, Naga glass factory and the Bogyoke Aung San (Scott) Market.
This wonderful imposing teak mansion hotel dating from the 1920s is located in the elegant and quiet Embassy Quarter away from the noisy town centre yet just a few minutes drive to the spectacular...
Located in the heart of the city and originally built in 1901by the famed Sarkies Brothers, The Strand Hotel espouses all that was wondrous and opulent in a bygone era. Restored to its former glory,...
The Savoy is ideally located in a picturesque area of Yangon very close to the central attraction known as the Shwedagon Pagoda and the Peoples Park and just 10 minutes drive from the city centre....
“...the trip went really well and all the guides showed up on time. Thank you for all your help and maybe another time - North Vietnam, Southern Laos – and more time in Luang Prabang - Myanmar and Chiang Rai!!”
Not quite sure where you want to go? Just click on the themes below and see where the Oasis suggestions take you.
Have you ever been stuck in a country having no idea how to even say 'please' or 'thank you'?
Problem solved… as you can now download free language guides containing 30 basic phrases onto your iPod/MP3 Player.
Sign up for our quarterly e-Newsletter for updates on the latest openings, news and offers from your favourite destinations and Oasis staff travel experiences.
Sign Up For Our Newsletter