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U Thant House, Yangon

#41 among attractions in Yangon

Museum, Specialty museum
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Facts and practical information

U Thant House (address: 31 U Thant House Lane) is a place located in Yangon (Yangon division) and belongs to the category of museum, specialty museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 108 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 16°48'35"N latitude and 96°8'26"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. U Thant House is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Mahar Myaing Street (bus, 9 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Myaynigone Intersection (street, 12 min walk), Padonmar Stadium (arenas and stadiums, 16 min walk), Martyrs' Mausoleum (historical place, 18 min walk).

Coordinates: 16°48'35"N, 96°8'26"E
Address

31 U Thant House LaneNorthern District (Kamayut)Yangon 11041 Myanmar (Burma)

Contact
+95 9 321 00785
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Opening hours
  1. Mondayclosed
  2. Tuesdayclosed
  3. Wednesdayclosed
  4. Thursdayclosed
  5. Friday10 am - 5 pm
  6. Saturday10 am - 5 pm
  7. Sunday10 am - 5 pm
Local time: 00:00
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Getting there by public transportation
Public transportation stops near this location
  • Bus
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    Mahar Myaing Street 9 min walk
    Lines 21 • 35 • 37 Hlegu • 37 Htaukkyant • 37 TU Hmawbi • 37 Waryarlatt • 39 • 61 • 65 • 77 • 82 • 97 98
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    Wisara Plaza 10 min walk
    Lines 11 • 20 • 59 • 61 • 65 • 75 77 • 80 • 85 97 98
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    Myaynigone 11 min walk
    Lines 21 • 35 • 37 Hlegu • 37 Htaukkyant • 37 TU Hmawbi • 37 Waryarlatt • 39 • 77 • 97 98
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    Hanthawaddy A Wine 11 min walk
    Lines 21 • 35 • 37 Hlegu • 37 Htaukkyant • 37 TU Hmawbi • 37 Waryarlatt • 39 • 61 • 65 • 77 • 82 • 97 98
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Day trips

U Thant House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shwedagon Pagoda, Myanmar Plaza, Drug Elimination Museum, Yangon Zoological Gardens.

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    Street

    Myaynigone Intersection, Yangon

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    Martyrs' Mausoleum, Yangon

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    Fushan Temple, Yangon

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    Singu Min Bell, Yangon

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    Mausoleum

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is U Thant House open?

U Thant House is open:
  • Monday closed
  • Tuesday closed
  • Wednesday closed
  • Thursday closed
  • Friday 10 am - 5 pm
  • Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
  • Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to U Thant House?

Nearby attractions include Myaynigone Intersection, Yangon (12 min walk), Martyrs' Mausoleum, Yangon (18 min walk), Kyandaw Cemetery, Yangon (19 min walk), Drug Elimination Museum, Yangon (19 min walk).

How to get to U Thant House by public transport?

The nearest stations to U Thant House:

Bus
  • Mahar Myaing Street • Lines: 21, 35, 37 Hlegu, 37 Htaukkyant, 37 TU Hmawbi, 37 Waryarlatt, 39, 61, 65, 77, 82, 97, 98 (9 min walk)
  • Wisara Plaza • Lines: 11, 20, 59, 61, 65, 75, 77, 80, 85, 97, 98 (10 min walk)

Where to next? Visit yangon Yangon region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Myanmar (Burma).

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