Visit Bogyoke Aung San Marketfor gems, textiles, and souvenirs

Walk the colonial architecture trail through downtown (free; guided walks available ~$15)

Ride the Yangon Circular Railway for a 3-hour loop through local life ($0.15-0.50)

Take a ferry across the Yangon River to Dala for a glimpse of rural life ($2 return)

Explore Chinatown's 19th Street food stalls at night for barbecue skewers and beer