Bogyoke Aung San Market

This market was first built and inaugurated on the present premises in 1926. It was named Scott Market after Mr. C. Scott, the then Municipal Commissioner. Nowadays, it is called Bogyoke Aung San Market in honour of our national leader General Aung San who was assassinated in 1947. Bogyoke Aung San Market is situated in the heart of Yangon on Bogyoke Aung San Road. There are 1,641 shops selling luxury items, handicrafts, food stuffs, clothing, jewellery, fashion and consumer goods. The market is open daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM except on Sundays and gazetted holidays. Even though it opened at 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM would be the best time to visit, when the entire market is fully opened.

New Bo Gyoke Market

This market is situated on the opposite side of the Bo Gyoke market, where imported textiles, household appliances, medicines etc.. are largely available.

Jewellery , Arts and Crafts

Myanmar gems and articles of jewellery have been renowned for hundred years ago. Jewellery, quality works of handicraft such as sculptures, ivory carvings, lacquerware, tapestries, and so on are sold at major hotels and markets.Consideraing the workmanship, the prices are very reasonable in most cases.

Mingala Market

This is the biggest wholesale market in Yangon where a variety of commodities are distributed all over the country.

Thiri Mingala Market

A large variety of marine products (fresh water/salt water) are sold here. The various kinds of vegetables are also available in bulk.

Bayintnaung Market

This Market is situated in Insein Township (just half an hour drive from the city). It is the source of distribution concerning beans and pulses which are the major export items of Myanmar. Other consumer goods are also available at this market.

Chinatown

An evening stroll in Chinatown, you will have great time in experiencing Chinese restaurants, mini markets, gold shops, roadside status, and many others.

Where to Shop in Mandalay

Mandalay where merchants of the Upper (Inland) and of the Lower (Deltaic and Coastal) Myanmar usually converge on, has been a centre of trade since its emergence in 1857. Nowadays, the legalization of the border trade has given rise to a boom of economy in Mandalay. One can buy a wide range of modern commodities in Mandalay, imported chiefly from China, India, and Thailand. Furthermore, you can also buy a variety of Myanmar's traditional handicrafts there.

Zegyo Market

This Market is the most famous shopping centre in Mandalay, where you can buy innumerable items of consumer's goods, household appliances, etc. made in China, India and Thailand. Besides, fine handicrafts and jewellery of Myanmar origin are also available. Zegyo Market is situated in the downtown area.

Mingala Bazaar

This is near to the Mandalay General Hospital, where various commodities are dealt in wholesale as well as retail.

Phayagyi Bazaar

For those who are keen on collecting souvenirs, Phayagyi bazaar is much to the purpose. In fact, this bazaar stocks the articles exclusively concerning the services of worship and prayer to the Lord Buddha. This Bazaar is located near the Great Maha Muni Pagoda.

Nyaung Pin Bazaar

This is the largest grocery and green grocery in Mandalay. There are a variety of food stuffs produced from the Shan States in this Bazaar.

Chinatown

An evening in Mandalay can be spent shopping round the Chinatown. In so doing, you can also taste the exotic delicacies of the region.