Chinatown
Yangon
Popular places to visit
Shwedagon Pagoda
Learn about the local history of Yangon with a stop at Shwedagon Pagoda. Stroll along the lakeside in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Sule Pagoda
Learn about the local history of Yangon with a stop at Sule Pagoda. Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Bogyoke Market
During your visit to Yangon, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Bogyoke Market. Stroll along the lakeside in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Myanmar Gems Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Myanmar Gems Museum in Yangon. Wander through the lakeside and Chinatown in this culturally rich area.
Kandawgyi Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kandawgyi Lake during your travels in Yangon. Stroll along the lakeside in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Botataung Pagoda
Learn about the local history of Yangon when you spend time at Botataung Pagoda. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Bagan Temples Tour by Private car and Tour guide.
Half-Day Spiritual Shwedagon Pagoda Join in Tour in Yangon
Yangon City One Day Tour with Professional Tour Guide
Best Yangon City Tour with Experience English Speaking Guide
Top hotels in Chinatown
Hotel Grand United 21st Downtown
Friendly staff and good service.
Reviewed on 14 Feb, 2025
Hotel Grand United Chinatown
excellent
Reviewed on 28 Sept, 2025
The Rangoon Hotel
We were disappointed not to be able to stay but our plans changed. The hotel looked good and I will try to visit later in our stay in Yangon
Reviewed on 22 Nov, 2024
Grace Treasure Hotel
I requested for refund as there is no booking confirmation at all when I arrived at the hotel. Hotel.com refused to refund back to me. Please advised.
Reviewed on 18 Jul, 2025
Family Treasure Yangon
they are having standard room like rats box, no windows. When I asked for room with windows, they try to charge me extra 10$, finally I pay 5$ overcharge. Avoid at any cost, around are plenty of similar hotels with lower prices.
Reviewed on 14 Jul, 2019
Best Western Chinatown Hotel
Good hotel with very friendly and accommodating staff. Good many options for breakfast. Just a few minutes away from the famous 19th food street.
Reviewed on 30 Jan, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Chinatown
Yangon Downtown
Yangon Downtown is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Junction City and Bogyoke Market.
Ahlone
Visitors to Ahlone enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Myanmar Event Park is worth a stop.
Kandawgyi Lake Area
Travellers come to Kandawgyi Lake Area for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Kandawgyi Lake and Yangon Zoological Gardens while you're in town.
Botahtaung
Botahtaung is noteworthy for its river views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Botataung Pagoda and Botahtaung Jetty.
San Chaung
If you're spending some time in San Chaung, Dagon Center 2 and People's Park are top sights worth seeing.
Bahan
Unique features of Bahan include the lake views and gardens. Make a stop by Shwedagon Pagoda or Kandawgyi Lake while you're exploring the area.
Chinatown
- Shwedagon Pagoda
- Sule Pagoda
- Bogyoke Market
- Junction City
- Myanmar Plaza
- Botataung Pagoda
- Yangon University
- Yangon City Hall
- Inya Lake
- Yangon Zoological Gardens
- Central Business District
- Kaba Aye Pagoda
- Thuwanna YTC Stadium
- Thilawa Port
- Yangon Water Boom
- Myanmar Event Park
- City Mall St. John
- National Museum of Myanmar
- Maha Bandula Park
