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Evening

Riverfront Sunset at Botataung

Watch the sun dip below the Yangon River from the pagoda grounds, then head to a nearby spot for dinner and a drink as the city lights come on.

Best time: 17:20About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:11

    Monsoon

    Grab an early bite or a coffee at Monsoon. The air-conditioned space offers a comfortable place to wait out the heat before the evening rush.

  2. 17:41

    Botataung Paya

    Walk from Monsoon to Botataung Paya. Arrive just in time to find a quiet spot on the grounds to watch the golden light fade and the sun set over the river.

  3. 18:21

    My ship Floating Restaurant

    Head to My ship Floating Restaurant for dinner. The restaurant is open late and offers a distinct riverside dining experience as night falls.

  4. 19:06

    50th Street

    End the night with a drink at 50th Street. It is the only stand-alone Western-style bar nearby, perfect for winding down after dinner.

Local tip

Botataung Paya is a few blocks east of the Strand Hotel along the Yangon River. The walk from Monsoon is short and easy.

Check before you go

  • Monsoon is open from 10:00 to 23:00.
  • My ship Floating Restaurant is open from 04:00 to 23:00.
  • 50th Street does not list specific opening hours, so check the route and availability upon arrival.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Yangon (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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