U Thant House, Yangon

Name: U Thant House
Address: 31 U Thant House Lane, Yangon, 11041, Myanmar (Burma)
Telephone: +95 9 321 00785

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

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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)