For those who want to have a real taste of rich cultural heritage and, of course, genuine art pieces, Myanmar which may not be your regular western style tourist place, is certainly worth a visit. Thinking about what activities you should not miss during your trip to Yangon is necessary. On planning, making a long list of things to do in Yangon Myanmar is also not a bad idea. You can visit Indochina tours Myanmar
- 1. Indulge with awesome local cuisine
Yangon street food-source: Internet
Situated between Thailand, China and India, Burmese cuisine is sufficiently suffused with all of three regions together with their unique flavors. Trying out some street food is one of the must-do things in Yangon if you want to get a taste of real Myanmar food although there are good notable restaurants in this town. Thus, it is impossible that you do not come across several food stalls when walking around the city. When it comes to awesome local food, Laphet Thoke, Rice Congee, Mohinga, a bowl of rice noodles flavored with fish broth, and spices, pork skewers and a number of curries and stir fried dishes are several dishes you must try. Tours in Myanmar
- 2. Try local beauty options
Sapel Traditional Burmese Foot Spa-source: Internet
The glossy hair and the beautiful skin that are products of natural beauty ingredients may be the very first thing that you may notice about women of Myanmar. Besides going natural, you can find a large number of local spas that deal with traditional treatments; some of which are Sapel Traditional Burmese Foot Spa, Eros Healthy and Beauty Spa, The Spa Villa’ge and Shambalar Wellness Spa. To the natural side, homemade Tayaw shampoo which is made by combining the bark of Kinpun and Tayaw tree fruit and makes their locks shine and more enviable luster, is used by women. You can also get and take back home Thanaka, which is the long held secret to Burmese women’s beautiful and healthy skin and made from a local tree’s bark.
3. Take a trip to Bogyoke Aung San Market
Bogyoke Aung San Market-source: Internet
The Bogyoke Aung San Market should be the one to choose if you are short on time but still want to explore local markets although Yangon has a lot of colorful local fresh markets that you would like to visit, including the infamous Chinatown Market. Bogyoke Aung San Market, which is formally known with its colonial name, Scott Market, is a nearly century old place, now slowly fading away. It is notable for its shops having a rare and unique collection of gems, jewellery, lacquerware and tapestries. Not only being large and huge, this market, which is filled with skillful tailors and artists that can fix anything with blazing speed, is such an ideal place to quench your thirst for photography as well as gives you plenty of breaks to have a full visit.
4. Enjoy the Yangon Nightlife
Yangon nightlife-source: Internet
Although Myanmar started late on modernizing, it does not mean that it is such a boring destination, it is not at all, and its lively nightlife is the most evident. In Yangon, you can find a significant amount of bars and nightclubs that offer not only delicious food and lavish entertainment but also more added attractions for tourists. Hola Dance Club, Coffee Club, British Club Bar, Blind Tiger and 50th Street Bar and Grill are some of the notable nightlife destinations in Yangon.
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