YANGON, MYANMAR
Solo Tour Guides
To fully appreciate Yangon you need to book a Solo Tour Guide, your private friendly tour guide. He will be able to show you around like a local. Whether you want to see the tourist sites, places off the beaten track or discover new experiences, the Solo Tour Guide is there to help you. He looks after your safety and welfare at all times.
Khine
Khine is an experienced tour guide. He has been a tour guide for over 10 years. His wealth of experience will help you get the most out of your holiday. His hobbies include reading, travelling and learning Spanish. Khine is the quiet respectful type who is eager to ensure that you have a holiday to remember.
Khine is 33 years old, covid vaccinated, does not smokes and speaks English and Burmese.
The cost for the guide services of Khine for one day (8 hours) = a non refundable deposit of USD 45 by paypal or major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) PLUS USD 50 in cash to Khine after his services. Total 95 USD dollars.
Alternatively, the cost for the guide services of Khine for half a day (4 hours) = a non refundable deposit of USD 20 by paypal or major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) PLUS USD 30 in cash to Khine after his services. Total 50 US dollars.
This does not include transport, entrance fees or any food & beverage costs.
Testimonials:
“Khine was nice, punctual and knowledgeable. He was discreet enough when necessary. After one day with us visiting Yangon, we decided to hire him for a second day . Having him around saved us a lot of hassles to negotiate for the taxis, to find a place to eat and it really made our days easier.” – Yann, SingaporeHow To Book A Solo Tour Guide
To book any of our Solo Tour Guides please go to the enquiry form.
Or send an email to info@solotourguides.com.
Alternatively whatsapp +94-76-630-1069.
Remember a Solo Tour Guide looks after your safety and welfare at all times.
Make the most of your stay in Yangon and book one or more of these wonderful activities.
Highlights of Yangon
Karaweik Palace in Yangon
Yangon is the the largest city of Myanmar. Formerly called Rangoon, it has a population of 5.2 million people. Furthermore it was the capital of Myanmar until 2006. The military government relocated the capital to a purpose built city called Naypyidaw in the interior of the country.
The British captured Yangton in 1824-26 during the First Anglo-Burmese War. Nevertheless after winning, the British returned the administration to the Burmese. However a fire destroyed the city in 1841. In 1852, the British seized the city again in the Second Anglo-Burmese war. The British also seized the lower part of Burma, to produce British Burma. At this time, Yangon became an important trading hub. The British also set up Rangoon University and Rangoon Hospital.
Myanmar is deeply religious, with 78% following the buddhist religion. Religious sites including Shwedaon Pagoda, Nga Htat Gyi Pagoda and the Mahapasana Cave. Moreover you can see a laying reposing Buddha at Chaukhtatgyi Buddha. Nevertheless other religious sites exist to follow their own religion. For example there is the Musmeah Yeshua Synagogue and Kheng Hock Keong Chinese Temple. For muslims, they can go to the Mogul Shiah Jamay Mosque and Bengali Sunni Jameh. In addition hindus may go to Sri Kaali Amman Hindu Temple and the Ganesh Hindu Temple.
One of the most interesting places to visit is the Secretariat. The first ever parliament building. It is here where martyrs were assassinated. Wander round the Victorian gardens too to get a feeling of the colonial era. Steeped in history, you can get an insight into the first steps of democracy in Myanmar.
Art lovers may prefer to visit the numerous galleries around the city. These include Pandsodan Gallery, Trish Gallery and TS1 Yangon.
Albeit other attractions include museums such as the National Museum, the Myanmar Gems Museum and U Thant House to name a few. On the other hand lakes and parks abound. Visit the grand Kawaweik Palace in Kandawgyi Park and Inya Lake.
