BangkokvsYangon
Can't decide between Bangkok and Yangon? Compare these two amazing destinations to find your perfect match.
Bangkok
Bangkok is a sensory overload of golden temples, bustling street markets, and incredible street food. The Thai capital pulses with energy 24/7, offering everything from ancient Buddhist sites to world-class rooftop bars.
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Yangon
Yangon is Myanmar's largest city and former capital, dominated by the magnificent golden Shwedagon Pagoda. Crumbling colonial architecture, bustling street markets, and serene Buddhist temples create a city frozen in time yet slowly awakening to the modern world.
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Head-to-Head Comparison
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Culture & History
Bangkok offers Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Chatuchak Weekend Market
Yangon offers Shwedagon Pagoda, Sule Pagoda, Bogyoke Aung San Market
Food & Dining
Bangkok is famous for its local dining scene
Yangon is famous for its local dining scene
Nightlife
Bangkok has legendary nightlife
Yangon offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Best Time to Visit
November to February
November to February
Weather
Summer: 35°C, Winter: 32°C
Summer: 35°C, Winter: 25°C
Top Attractions in Bangkok
- 1Grand Palace
- 2Wat Pho
- 3Chatuchak Weekend Market
- 4Khao San Road
- 5Wat Arun
- 6Floating Markets
Top Attractions in Yangon
- 1Shwedagon Pagoda
- 2Sule Pagoda
- 3Bogyoke Aung San Market
- 4Kandawgyi Lake
- 5Colonial District
- 6Chaukhtatgyi Buddha Temple
Bangkok is Popular With
Yangon is Popular With
Joyas Ocultas
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Joyas Ocultas en Bangkok
- 1
The Artist's House (Baan Silapin)
A 200-year-old wooden house on a quiet canal in Thonburi, functioning as an art gallery, cafe, and traditional puppet theater.
- 2
Siriraj Medical Museum (Museum of Death)
A series of medical museums within Siriraj Hospital, featuring forensic pathology exhibits, including the preserved body of a famous serial killer.
Joyas Ocultas en Yangon
- 1
Ngahtatgyi Buddha Temple
A lesser-known temple near the more famous reclining Buddha, housing a magnificent 14-meter tall seated Buddha image.
- 2
Judson Church & Baptist Church
Two beautiful, historic Christian churches tucked away in the downtown area, dating back to the American Baptist mission in the 1800s.
Barrios para Explorar
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Mejores Zonas en Bangkok
Rattanakosin (Old City)
The historic heart of Bangkok, home to the Grand Palace and the city's most sacred temples.
Sukhumvit
A long, modern artery of the city, epitomizing Bangkok's cosmopolitan side.
Mejores Zonas en Yangon
Downtown (Pazundaung Township & Surrounds)
The historic core and bustling commercial heart of Yangon.
Dagon Township (Shwedagon Area)
A more spacious, green, and prestigious area centered around Myanmar's most sacred Buddhist site.
Comparación de Presupuesto
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Presupuesto en Bangkok
Presupuesto en Yangon
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Getting There
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Our Verdict
Both Bangkok and Yangon are incredible destinations. Bangkok excels in street food and temples, while Yangon stands out for Shwedagon Pagoda and colonial architecture.
Best destination for:
nightlife
Bangkok
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