Travel advisory · MyanmarGovernments advise against all travel to Myanmar.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- Border areas with neighbouring countries · avoid all travel · Italy, US
- Chin State · avoid all travel · Spain, France, Italy, UK, US
- East of Bago region · avoid all travel · France, UK
- Kachin State · avoid all travel · France, UK, US
- Kayah State · avoid all travel · Spain, France, UK, US
- Kayin State · avoid all travel · Spain, France, UK, US
- Magway Region · avoid all travel · Spain, France, Italy, UK, US
- Rakhine State · avoid all travel · Spain, France, UK, US
- Sagaing Region · avoid all travel · Spain, France, Italy, UK, US
- Mandalay Region · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, UK, US
- Mon State · avoid non-essential travel · UK, US
- Shan State · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, US
Also named by one government: Mon State, excluding Mawlamyine city (France), Most of Shan State (France), North Mandalay Region (townships north of Mandalay City and Pyin Oo Lwin) (UK), North Tanintharyi (to Myeik and southern border strip) (France), Paletwa area (Chin State) (Italy), Pekon, Hopong and Hsipeng townships (France), Shan State North (UK), Tanintharyi Region, excluding Myeik township, archipelago and townships south of Tanintharyi township (UK), Ayeyarwady townships (Kyangin, Myanaung, Ingapu, Lemyethna, Yegyi, Thabaung, Pathein) (UK), Rest of Bago region (UK), Shan State South and East (UK), Tanintharyi Region (US), Tanintharyi Region south of Tanintharyi township (UK), Yangon (New Zealand)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | No advice against the whole country (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Level 4: Do Not Travel | May 8, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Avoid all travel | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | Vor Reisen nach Myanmar wird gewarnt (Reisewarnung) | Oct 13, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Do not travel (except Yangon) | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Avoid travel unless imperative outside the red zones (rest of the country) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Yangon
Myanmar’s largest city is known for Shwedagon Pagoda, its colonial-era downtown and Buddhist festivals during the dry season.
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Yangon is Myanmar’s largest city, in the south of the country on the Irrawaddy Delta near the Gulf of Martaban. The administrative capital moved to Naypyidaw, about 320 km north, but Yangon remains the country’s main commercial and cultural centre. Its downtown grid dates to British rule and contains a large collection of colonial-era buildings, alongside markets, churches and temples.
Shwedagon Pagoda, a gilded stupa at the city centre, is Myanmar’s most sacred Buddhist pagoda and Yangon’s best-known landmark. Sule Pagoda stands in the old commercial district. Kandawgyi Lake and nearby parks offer time outdoors, while Bogyoke Market is a central-city stop. The dry season runs from November to April; pagoda festivals take place from November to March, including the Shwedagon Pagoda Festival in March. Hlawga National Park and the Allied War Memorial are day trips on the city’s outskirts. Yangon is a city-focused destination for visitors interested in religious sites, architecture and markets.
Yangon in five
- Avoid riding a motorbikeRiding motorcycles within Yangon city limits has been illegal since 2003. City buses and ride-hailing services such as Grab are alternatives.Getting around
- Carry kyat for local spendingMyanmar’s currency is the kyat. Older Yangon price guides use figures from 2008 to 2011, so they may not help you plan current costs.Money and costs
- Check the situation before travelMass protests after the 2021 coup led to curfews and lockdowns in Yangon. Check current travel advice before you go.Plan
- Choose the dry seasonThe dry season runs from November to April. Pagoda festivals take place from November to March, including the Shwedagon Pagoda Festival in March.
- Use the right bus terminalBuses for the Irrawaddy delta leave from Dagon Ayeyar Highway Bus Terminal. Aung Mingala Highway Bus Terminal serves other parts of the country.
Need to know
- Currency
- Kyat (MMK)
- Entry
- Check visa requirements for your passport on Myanmar eVisa Read more
- Emergency
- Check current local emergency numbers before travel
- Tipping
- No city-specific tipping guidance provided
- Time
- UTC+6:30, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryDry season
- FebruaryDry season
- MarchPagoda festival
- AprilDry season
- MayWet season
- JuneWet season
- JulyWet season
- AugustWet season
- SeptemberWet season
- OctoberWet season
- NovemberDry season
- DecemberDry season
Right now in Yangon
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
26
- Feels like
- 29°
- Humidity
- 92%
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 36%
Yangon
03:06 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today32°25°36%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 36%.
- Wed33°25°34%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 33°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 34%.
- Thu33°25°71%Thursday: Drizzle. High 33°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 71%.
- Fri32°25°67%Friday: Thunderstorms. High 32°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 67%.
- Sat31°24°84%Saturday: Thunderstorms. High 31°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 84%.
- Sun32°24°32%Sunday: Cloudy. High 32°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 32%.
Updated 12:06 AM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 2,102 MMK
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Hlawga National ParkTravel time not verifiedA day trip on the outskirts of Yangon.
- Allied War MemorialTravel time not verifiedA day-trip option on the city’s outskirts.
- DalaFerry time not verifiedFerries cross the Yangon River to Dala from downtown waterfront jetties.
Before you go to Yangon
Rules for Yangon, checked
- Check Myanmar’s visa requirements for your passport on the official eVisa site before travel.Source
- Do not rent or ride a motorcycle within Yangon city limits; riding there has been illegal since 2003.
- Check current travel advice before going. Protests after the 2021 coup led to curfews and lockdowns in Yangon.
Plan around Yangon
Country-level planning information for a trip to Yangon.
Read the guideGetting aroundPlan transport in Yangon, where motorcycles are banned within city limits.
Read the guideMoney and costsPlan how to handle money and costs in Myanmar.
Read the guideVisas and entryFind entry planning information before travelling.
Read the guideTravel insuranceCompare cover for medical care and other travel risks.
Read the guideYangon FAQ
How many days do you need in Yangon?
The length of a visit depends on which sights you want to see. Shwedagon Pagoda, downtown’s colonial-era buildings and Bogyoke Market are among the city’s main sights.
When is the best time to visit Yangon?
November to April is the dry season. Pagoda festivals take place from November to March, with the best-known, at Shwedagon Pagoda, in March.
Is Yangon the capital of Myanmar?
Yangon is the capital of Yangon Region and the country’s main commercial centre. Administrative functions moved to Naypyidaw.
How do you get around Yangon?
Yangon Bus Service runs city buses, and ride-hailing services such as Grab are available. Motorcycles are illegal within city limits.
What is Yangon known for?
Shwedagon Pagoda is the city’s main landmark and Myanmar’s most sacred Buddhist pagoda. Downtown Yangon is also known for its colonial-era buildings.
Can you take a day trip from Yangon?
Hlawga National Park and the Allied War Memorial are day trips on the city’s outskirts. Check current access and transport before setting out.