Yangon is Myanmar's largest city and former capital, a humid river port where the golden Shwedagon Pagoda rises above a downtown of colonial buildings, tea shops, markets and Buddhist temples.
Family activities
Engaging experiences for travellers of every age.
Yangon Zoological Gardens
Elephants, big cats and an aquarium beside Kandawgyi Lake.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Kandawgyi Lake boardwalk and boat ride
A flat boardwalk and short boat rides with views of Karaweik Hall.
Duration: 1-2 hours
People's Park
Lawns, fountains and play areas next to Shwedagon.
Duration: 1-2 hours
Dala ferry and trishaw ride
A short ferry crossing and village trishaw ride.
Duration: 3-4 hours
Hlawga Wildlife Park
Deer, monkeys and birds in forest enclosures.
Duration: Half day
Yangon Circular Railway (short section)
A short ride on a slow commuter train.
Duration: 1-1.5 hours
Family-friendly hotels
Accommodation designed with families in mind.
Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon
A lakeside five-star hotel with a pool and spacious rooms.
Family features: Outdoor pool, family rooms, restaurants
Sedona Hotel Yangon
A garden resort-style hotel on Inya Lake.
Family features: Pool, gardens, family rooms
Novotel Yangon Max
A chain hotel with family rooms and a pool.
Family features: Pool, family rooms, kids-friendly dining
Dining with kids
Eating out as a family.
Burmese restaurants welcome children; ask for mild curries and plain rice or noodles.
Western-style cafes (Yangon Bakehouse, Craft, Sharky's) offer high chairs and familiar food.
Choose busy places for freshness and carry hand sanitiser.
Order bottled water; avoid ice at street stalls.
Eat early (18:00) to avoid late-night crowds.
Family travel tips
Practical advice for stress-free family trips.
Pack hats, sun cream and insect repellent; the sun is strong year-round.
Pavements are uneven and strollers struggle downtown; use a carrier for toddlers.
Ride-hailing or hotel taxis with child seats are rare; bring a portable seat if you need one.
Have copies of vaccination records and travel insurance details.
Plan indoor breaks in malls (Myanmar Plaza, Junction City) during the hottest hours.
Pagodas need modest dress for children, too.