“There’s only one knockout view in Rangoon and that’s of the Shwedagon Pagoda that is beautifully lit at night. For years the Sky Bistro at the top of Sakura Tower was the tourist favorite at which to drink in the view of the iconic gold temple, but the bar is long past its sell by date and the killer vista doesn’t make up for the dirty windows and cheesy decor. A better bet is the rooftop Sapphire Bar & Lounge at the Alfa Hotel. The hotel itself could do with a renovation, but you don’t notice that on the roof and there’s no need to worry about dirty glass—there’s nothing between you and the Shwedagon Pagoda. Six nights a week a Burmese harpist plays from 7-9pm and the rest of the time there’s just the clink of glasses and conversation. It’s a great place to unwind. The bar, which only opened at the end of last year, will close during the rainy season (June through to September).”

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