Timeline
05:52
Arrive at Lim Chin Tsong Palace before the sun crests the horizon. The historic building is quiet in the pre-dawn light, offering a calm space to wait for the day to begin.
06:37
Watch the sunrise. On 15 January the sun sets toward the WSW, but the morning light will illuminate the palace’s architecture from the east, casting long, soft shadows across the grounds.
07:07
Walk 11 minutes to Yangon Bakehouse. It opens at 07:00, which is shortly after sunrise on 15 January (06:37). Grab a coffee and a pastry to start the day properly.
07:52
Return to Lim Chin Tsong Palace for a second look. The morning light is brighter now, revealing details of the merchant’s legacy that were hidden in the early dawn.
Local tip
Check the route to Lim Chin Tsong Palace before heading out. The area is quiet in the early morning, so allow extra time for travel.
Check before you go
- Yangon Bakehouse is open Mo-Su 07:00-19:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Yangon (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).