Visit Shwedagon Pagoda at sunset when the gold gleams in fading light

Walk the colonial architecture trail through downtown (free; guided walks available ~$15)

Visit Bogyoke Aung San Market (Scott Market) for gems, textiles, and souvenirs

Ride the Yangon Circular Railway for a 3-hour loop through local life ($0.15-0.50)

Explore Chinatown's 19th Street food stalls at night for barbecue skewers and beer