Aung San
Aung San is a SUB AREA in Yangon, Yangon.
Aung San is a vibrant district in Yangon, Myanmar, named after the national hero General Aung San. It offers a rich blend of colonial architecture, bustling street markets, and serene pagodas. Visitors can explore the iconic Bogyoke Aung San Market for local crafts and gems, or stroll through the lush Kandawgyi Park. The area pulses with energy from street food stalls serving mohinga and tea leaf salad, while the nearby Shwedagon Pagoda glimmers at sunset. Travelers will find a mix of traditional Burmese culture and modern city life, with friendly locals and a palpable sense of history. It's a gateway to understanding Myanmar's complex heritage, from British colonial influences to contemporary Burmese identity.
Best time to visit Aung San
The best time to visit Aung San and Yangon is from November to February during the cool, dry season. Temperatures are pleasant (25-30°C), making it ideal for sightseeing and outdoor activities. March to May is hot and humid, while June to October brings monsoon rains, which can disrupt travel but offer lush greenery and fewer crowds.
October
NowTypical for October
- Weather
- Warm 24-33°C, less rain
Travel notes
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- Moderate
Transition month, improving weather
Know before you go
Getting there
Yangon International Airport
International
15 km away
Getting around
Stay connected
WiFi speed
15 Mbps
Mobile data
Good
WiFi
Available in hotels and cafes, but speeds vary
Local SIM
Local SIM from MPT, Telenor, or Ooredoo at airport from $3
Stay safe
Overall
7/10Generally safe but beware of pickpockets and taxi overcharging.
Night safety
6/10Generally safe but beware of pickpockets and taxi overcharging.
Transport
8/10Scam risk
6/10Entry and health
Health information
Culture
Local customs
Costs and practicals
Cost level
Meals
Hotels
Local transport
Cost notes
Timezone
Local time 23:25
More facts
Population
18,555
Type
Suburb
Nearby areas in Yangon
Ahlone
Ah Waing West
Aye Ka Rit
Bago Lan
Bar Lar Upper
Baw Lone Kwin
Chit Tee Kone
Da Noke San Pya
Da Nyin Kone
Dar Pein North
Dar Pein South
Du-San Pya
Hledan
Hpaung Gyi East
Hpaung Gyi West
Hpa Yar Ngoke To North
Hpa Yar Ngoke To South
Htauk Kyant Toe Cheit
Ka Li Htaw East
Ka Li Htaw West
Kan Nar Middle
Kwet Thit
Kyaik Htaw North
Kyaik Htaw South
Kyan Khin Su
Kyar Inn West
Kyimyindine
Kyo Kone East
Mahlwagon
Ma Lit West
Min Ga Lar Don Zay
Myo Thit Ga
Myo Thit Ka
Nant Thar Kone
Pa-San Pya
Pauk Kone
Pauktaw
Pazundaung
Pyan Lel Nay Yar Cha Htar Ye
Pyi Taw Thar
Rakhine Chaung North
San Gyi Wa
Saw Bwar Gyi Kone
Sit Pin North
Tat Ma Daw San Pya
Taung Thu Kone
Taw Kha Yan Ah Nauk
Taw Kha Yan Ah Shey
Taw Ku Ah Nauk
Taw Taik
Ti Law Kar Yon
Ward 1
Ward 2
Ward 3
Ward 4
Ward 5
Ywar Ma East
Ywar Ma Middle
Ywar Ma West
Zay Kone East
Zay Kone West
Frequently Asked Questions
Also known as: Aung San Ward, အောင်စန်း

