Dala Ferry & Township
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A 10-minute ferry from Pansodan Jetty across the Yangon River to Dala, for a taste of village life, with views of the Yangon skyline on the way back.
Dala lies on the south bank of the Yangon River, just across the water from the city center, yet it is a completely different rural world. The ferry from Pansodan Jetty takes about 10 minutes. Foreigners pay a higher fare than locals, and the boat is packed with commuters and vendors. Once ashore, you can hire a trishaw or motorbike to explore villages, markets and small temples, which takes about half a day. Agree on the price and route with your driver in advance, and be cautious of self-appointed 'guides' who approach you. On the return trip in the evening, enjoy the sunset over the river and the Yangon skyline.
Opening hours
Ferry approx. 06:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- The Strand Hotel
- Maha Bandula Park & Independence Monument
- Pansodan Street & Downtown Heritage
- Sule Pagoda
- Botataung Pagoda
- The Secretariat
- Chinatown & 19th Street
- Bogyoke Aung San Market