Timeline
09:00
Arrive at the Drug Elimination Museum right when it opens. The exhibits on narcotics and alternative crops are outdated and dusty, but the sheer scale of the building and the quiet atmosphere make it a unique experience. Be prepared for the possibility that you may be the only visitor.
10:30
Walk over to Paradise Dynasty for lunch. This Chinese restaurant is just a short stroll away and offers a reliable place to sit down and eat after your museum visit.
11:30
Junction Square Shopping Centre
End your trip at Junction Square Shopping Centre. Browse the crafty stationery with high prices or catch a movie at the cinema on the top floor.
Local tip
The museum is located near Hanthawaddy Circle. The camera fee for foreigners is US$5. While the exhibits are outdated, the experience of seeing this bizarre remnant of the previous regime is worth the visit.
Check before you go
- The Drug Elimination Museum is open Tu-Su 09:00-16:00.
- Paradise Dynasty is open Mo-Su 07:00-22:30.
- Junction Square Shopping Centre hours are not specified, so check the route for opening times.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Yangon (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).