2025 Naypyitaw Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

Myanmar is one of the countries of southeast Asia. It stands with huge land but less people, about 55 million people live here. Most of the people are following Buddhism. Yangon is the busiest city of Myanmar cause it was the capital but now Naypyitaw is the new capital. They have decorated the new capital with many attractions such as Pagoda temple, white elephant, shopping mall and so on. It's a nice place to visit. #myanmar #mytripvlog #tripblazers #awesomepic #urbanexplorer #summervacation #2023travelwish #travel #celebratewithtrip #attraction #visitmyanmar

Getting There - 5 hrs drive from Yangon and 3.5hrs drive from Mandalay Attractions - Government offices, golf club Hotels - 3 stars from 5 stars hotels and resorts Food & Restaurants - pub, coffee shop, Chinese, European, Japanese restaurants Naypitaw is a new capital city of Myanmar. Main government offices are mainly based on Naypitaw. It’s famous for it’s wide lane roads with few vehicles running.

Naypyidaw is the new capital of Burma. Travel by bus, it takes 5-6 hours. The road is unbelievably good. Along the way, there are stops to use the restroom and buy souvenirs. I will say that the city is very big. How big is a 16-lane road? But it is a very quiet city. On Saturdays and Sundays, it is so quiet that it is scary. Walking around, I didn't see many people. They say that this city is for government officials only. There are only government officials. On Saturdays and Sundays, when they go home, the city becomes almost deserted. But there is something very interesting: the Gem Museum. Diamonds, jade, and rubies as big as a fist are displayed in the museum for you to see every day.

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#springitinerary *"Where empty 20-lane highways meet golden pagodas in Asia's strangest capital"* ✈️ GETTING THERE From Yangon: 4hr drive (shared taxi 25,000 kyat) or 1hr flight (150,000 kyat) Best Transport: Rent a car with driver (~100,000 kyat/day) - public transport is scarce 🌅 DAY 1: Architectural Oddities ☀️ MORNING 7:00 AM Uppatasanti Pagoda Mandalay-style golden stupa with eerie emptiness (free entry) Pro Tip: The 180kg diamond bud sparkles at 9AM sharp 9:00 AM Breakfast at The Green Elephant Try Mohinga (fish noodle soup) with crispy fritters 🏛️ MIDDAY 11:00 AM Parliament Complex Spy the 31-building compound from Observation Deck 1:00 PM Lunch at Sharky's Only proper Western restaurant in town (burgers 8,000 kyat) 🌇 EVENING 4:00 PM Water Fountain Garden Musical fountains with bizarre light shows (5,000 kyat) 7:00 PM Night Market near Hotel Zone Try Shan Noodles from street vendors 🚗 DAY 2: Bizarre & Beautiful 🌄 MORNING 7:30 AM 20-Lane Highway Photo Op Stand in the middle of Yaza Thingha Rd - often completely empty! 10:00 AM National Landmark Garden Miniature replicas of Myanmar's top sights (10,000 kyat) 🛕 AFTERNOON 12:30 PM Lunch at Golden Duck Decent Chinese-style roast duck 2:30 PM Gems Museum See the 504kg jade boulder (free entry) 🌙 EVENING 6:00 PM Sunset at Naypyidaw Zoo Surprisingly good white tiger exhibit 💰 BUDGET (2D1N) Accommodation: $50-150 (limited mid-range options) Food: 15,000 kyat/day Activities: 20,000 kyat (attractions + transport) 📸 MUST-CAPTURE: Empty highway selfies Uppatasanti Pagoda's golden interior Surreal parliament views ⚠️ TRAVEL NOTES: Strange rules: No photos of certain government buildings Best visited: Dec-Feb (cooler weather) Bring cash: ATMs unreliable, credit cards rarely accepted "Naypyidaw is the world's weirdest capital - a ghost town of grand monuments where you'll see more traffic cones than cars!" Next trip: Back to Yangon's chaos? Or Pyin Oo Lwin's colonial charm?

#favouriteitinerary This cafe is located in Ayeyawady Street which is the heart of the most popular food options in the city. They are a small cafe that sells fun drinks such as smoothies, frappes, coffee and bubble tea. They also have quite a few food options including the waffles with maple syrup, fruits salad and grilled sausages that we ate. The prices were so affordable, we paid only $10 for all the above food in the images. The place is also air conditioned and accommodating staff. It’s recommended for people that want to silently sit and enjoy an evening while eating affordable food! Do pay them a visit if you’re in the area to support as they’re a hidden gem!

#favouriteitinerary On the way to the most popular pagoda in Nay Pyi Taw, you will pass by these beautiful tree groves. I hadn’t know before but there were people having picnics around it on holidays and they told me this place was known as lover’s alley due to the trees beautifully paving a path for at least a kilometre ahead. Around February, a whole sunflower field grows beside it and it truly is difficult to fanthom any other capital city to just have a random big sunflower field growing in the heart of the city! It’s a great photo spot and a great place to have picnics as well. There are also beautiful viewpoint cafes and farms all around if you wanna fill up your itinerary.

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#favouriteitinerary #myanmar #safari Safari Parks are a fairly new concept to Myanmar. Located in the capital city of Myanmar, it is located right beside the Nay Pyi Taw Zoo. There are almost no public transportation in the city, renting a car for the day is definitely a must as you would not be able to catch a taxi too. They used to have penguins in the park but couldn’t maintain them due to the intense weather. The animals here are kept much cleaner and nicer than the ones at Yangon Zoo. Definitely recommend visiting at least once as it won’t cost you more than $10. Most animals here are born in Myanmar, do give a visit!!

#newyearnewtrip #myanmar It would be unthinkable for most countries to have such a living condition in their capital city, but this is how Myanmar is. It’s probably even worse now. These locals live in the outskirts of the city, they farm for a living and use cows to pull their sleds to go around. Some live beyond a small river so, they create their own raft to cross from one side to the other. Although it is a daily life to them, it was very different for me who was currently in the same city and was travelling by car daily. Truly grateful for the opportunity to visit and learn how their life goes there. Happy Travels ~

#getgoing2025 Naypyidaw Naypyidaw, Myanmar’s administrative capital, is a modern city known for its wide roads, grand government buildings, and carefully planned urban layout. While the city’s large, open spaces can give a sense of serenity, it’s also home to a few notable attractions, including the Uppatasanti Pagoda (a replica of the Shwedagon Pagoda), the Naypyidaw Water Fountain Garden, and the National Landmark Garden. It’s a fascinating destination for those interested in modern Myanmar’s development and planning. #Naypyidaw #MyanmarCapital #UppatasantiPagoda #ModernMyanmar

#newyearnewtrip #myanmar #naypyitaw Ta Pyay Kone night market is quite busy at night with many locals and even some foreigners occasionally. The food is very affordable and they have many stalls selling local cuisine. I love their BBQ and sushi stalls! They have fruits, milk, eggs, flowers and many more stalls with items that are produced locally. Happy Travels ~

#getgoing2025 Naypyidaw Water Fountain Garden is a 165-acre (67 ha) park located near Naypyidaw City Hall in Myanmar's capital. It features a prominent steel archway, a main pond with three large fountains, and eleven smaller ponds. The garden provides a scenic and recreational space for visitors. Recent news indicates plans for a 15 billion kyat investment over three years to upgrade the garden, suggesting ongoing development and improvements to its facilities and attractions. It's a popular destination for locals and tourists seeking a peaceful escape within the city.

#newyearnewtrip #myanmar This restaurant is called Dibar, I have posted briefly about their carbonara spaghettis but I want to focus on their interior this time (apologies for my photos haha). The locations I’ve been to are the one at Yankin - Yangon and Nay Pyi Taw. They aim for this vintage look and do a really great job at prosecuting it (for me at least). The staff are very well mannered and helpful! They also have their home made gelato options. I really recommend this restaurant if you’re ever in Myanmar 🇲🇲. Happy Travels ~

#newyearnewtrip #myanmar #foodie Posting my experience dinning at VIP Restaurant near Tapyaygone market in Nay Pyi Taw. I’m not exactly sure which cuisine they specialise in but they have really great BBQ and shaved ice! They have both outdoors and indoors seating areas where there’s live music indoors while the outside has swings and a kid’s playground. I think this makes a great place for all ages to gather. Happy Travels ~

#newyearnewtrip #myanmar Towards the end of the year, Kans grass can be found everywhere in Nay Pyi Taw. It’s truly beautiful where they bloom in bulk everywhere so it’s practically free to take photos haha. One of my favorite spots is the one near Myoma Market where there’s a beautiful lake and these Kans Grasses are also around. It makes a free perfect picnic + photo spot! Happy Travels ~

#newyearnewtrip #myanmar #cherrybloosom Although not the same ones as the one in Japan, these trees are closely related to the Japanese Sakura. They bloom around the same time all over the city and are great for photo taking. There are much prettier and bigger ones too in Pyin Oo Lwin. I definitely recommend taking pictures with them or just viewing them if you ever come across it! Happy Travels ~

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Wide streets, magnificent buildings, and a tranquil atmosphere🌳 Are you ready for a unique trip to Myanmar?🚴‍♂️ . 🚗 How to get to Naypyidaw By air: Naypyidaw has its own international airport. There are direct flights from Beijing to Naypyidaw, which are not available every day but are very convenient. . 🌟 Must-see attractions Uppatasanti Pagoda: Almost a replica of the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, this is an iconic building in Naypyidaw. It is worth visiting at night when it is beautifully lit. National Landmark Garden: Also known as the National Village, this park replicates the terrain and landmarks of Myanmar, allowing you to learn about the diversity of Myanmar in one visit. Pyidaungsu Hluttaw: A modern building that demonstrates the solemnity and dignity of Naypyidaw as the capital. Naypyidaw Zoo: Home to a variety of animals, this is a great place for a family outing. Kaungmudaw Pagoda: This pagoda attracts visitors with its white exterior and magnificent architecture. . 🍽️ Food recommendations Traditional Myanmar food: In Naypyidaw, you can enjoy authentic Myanmar dishes such as tea leaf salad and fish soup noodles, and experience the authentic flavors of Myanmar. . 📸 Photography tips Uppatasanti Pagoda: At Uppatasanti Pagoda, you can use the grandeur of the pagoda and the light and shadow to take photos with a sense of history. National Village: At the National Landmark Garden, you can take photos of miniature landscapes from all over Myanmar and experience the multiculturalism of Myanmar.

In the city center, the grand government buildings are a fusion of modern and traditional elements, solemn and majestic. At the fountain square, water flows dance in the sunlight, surrounded by neatly trimmed greenery, full of vitality. In the Jade Buddha Temple, the precious jade Buddha statues emit a warm luster, with exquisite carvings and luxurious decorations, showcasing the profound Buddhist culture of Myanmar. Naypyidaw's national parks are full of wild charm, with dense jungles home to many rare animals and plants. Walking through them, you may encounter lively deer and colorful birds. The artificial lakes here are rippling with blue waves, with weeping willows along the shore. In the evening, the afterglow of the sunset spills over the lake, turning it golden red, as beautiful as a dream. Naypyidaw, with its unique style and tranquility, quietly tells the story of Myanmar's present and future.

Vast green spaces and gardens are scattered throughout the city, with lush trees, blooming flowers, and fresh air in every corner. The Peace Pagoda stands tall and majestic, its golden body shining with sacred light, sparkling in the sun. The exquisite Buddha statues and tranquil atmosphere inside the pagoda cleanse the soul. The Parliament Building in Naypyidaw is magnificent and its unique shape embodies the modern design sense and national majesty. The lake in the suburbs is as calm as a mirror, reflecting the sky and the surrounding scenery. Water birds are playing on the lake, creating ripples. The road is wide and traffic is smooth, with vehicles moving in an orderly manner. Although it lacks the hustle and bustle of traditional cities, Naypyidaw shows a unique charm with its tranquility, grand planning and layout, and unique religious, political and cultural landscape, attracting people to explore and discover.

Naypyidaw, the mysterious heart of Myanmar, is like a tranquil symphony composed by nature. The pagodas here stand tall like giant pens pointing to the sky, writing the vicissitudes and tranquility of time. The spires shine in the sunlight, like dazzling gems embedded in the sky. The fields of Naypyidaw are like a colorful oil painting, with haystacks like medals of the earth, arranged in an orderly manner, backed by lush mountains and forests, like loyal guards protecting this land. Walking through the forest paths, the trees on both sides are like soldiers in formation, tall and neat, with sunlight filtering through the branches and leaves, like a golden veil spread on the ground. And the rocks by the sea are like sleeping beasts, appearing tranquil and peaceful under the gentle caress of the waves. Naypyidaw, with its unique charm, showcases the mystery and beauty of Myanmar, captivating the hearts and minds of all who visit.

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Independence Night View on January 4th at the Municipal Government Building. #myanmar #naypyitaw

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