The main sights of Yangon easily fit into an afternoon
1 Shwedagon Pagoda
Built sometime between the 6th and 10th centuries AD, the Shwedagon Pagoda is an unmissable sight in Yangon – quite literally. Emblazoned in gold and standing atop Singuttara Hill, the pagoda is the tallest structure in Yangon at 99 metres, with strict rules prohibiting the development of buildings higher than the top of the stupa. While this sacred site can be visited throughout the day, sunset is the best time to go, so you can watch as lights slowly illuminate the golden pagoda until it is shining in the darkness. The more adventurous can also choose to get there just after 5am, another magical time where you will be able to observe locals and monks praying and performing rituals as the sun slowly rises. Open 4am-10pm daily; entrance US$8; shwedagonpagoda.com
2 Mingalarbar Balloon
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