Wednesday 9AM - City of Diversity

Overview

Visit historic places of worship and learn about Yangon’s amazing cultural diversity.

Since its founding, Yangon has been a city of diversity. Join this tour to explore the busy downtown where all the world’s major religions are observed and people of diverse backgrounds live in harmony. The tour will visit pagodas, mosques, churches, temples and a synagogue. It starts at the YHT office on Pansodan Street and ends at Guangdong Guanyin Temple on Latha Street.

Booking information

This tour starts at 09:00 and lasts 2.5 hrs. It departs at Yangon Heritage Trust office at 22/24 Pansodan Street (near the corner of Strand Road) on the first floor.

Price: USD 35 per person; please pay in cash at the YHT office 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour. All proceeds from the tours will go towards YHT’s continued advocacy for the protection of Yangon’s unique urban heritage.

This tour requires the participants to wear respectful clothing, covering the shoulders and knees for both men and women. Entering pagoda and some temple requires the participants to remove footwear (including socks).