Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(118 Mahabandoola Garden St, Kyauktada; per day K5000; 9am-6pm)
Should you be brave
enough to take to downtown Yangon's traffic-clogged streets by bicycle, this upstairs
shop, next to Myanmar Travels & Tours, can rent you a set of wheels.
Bike World Explores Myanmar
BICYCLE TOUR
( 01-527 636;
www.cyclingmyanmar.com
; 10F Khapaung Rd, Hlaing; bike rental & guide $13)
Contact Aussie expat Jeff Parry about the downtown Yangon guided bike rides he leads
on Friday nights from 10pm to midnight and the Sunday all-day rides into the coun-
tryside around the city.
Nemita by Lilawadee Spa
SPA
( 01-544 500;
http://chatrium.com
;
Chatrium Hotel, Pho Sein Rd, Tamwe; 1hr massage $25;
10am-midnight; )
International-standard spa that offers a full range of treatments, in-
cluding reasonably priced massage and foot reflexology.
Seri Beauty and Health
MASSAGE
( 534 205;
www.seribeautynhealth.com
;
118 Dhama Zedi Rd, Bahan; massage per hr K5000;
9am-6pm)
Not Yangon's most upscale beauty parlour but conveniently located and offer-
ing reasonably priced massages and a full range of beautification services. There's anoth-
er
branch
two door down
(114 Dhama Zedi Rd, Bahan)
.
Thu Ti Leithwei Boxing School
BOXING
(
www.myanmar-boxing-school.com
;
893 Wun Tharet Khitta Lan, Kabaye; 1hr session K5000)
Lone
Chaw, three-time winner of Myanmar's National Championship, runs this school where
you can get fit learning the moves of luthwei (Burmese boxing). Be warned - it's a high-
intensity workout.
Dora
CRUISE
( 01-531 313;
www.cruiseinmyanmar.com
;
Botataung Jetty, Botataung; morning or sunset cruise
$60)
Enjoy the scenery along Yangon's river and harbour on this pricey one-hour cruise
(minimum five people needed). Drinks and snacks are included and the 63ft teak-decked
