Once the headquarters of The Myanmar Railways Company, this heritage building dates back to the 1880s and is now taking on a new life in restoration as home to The Peninsula Yangon. Located within a new business, retail and accommodation development called Yoma Central, the Peninsula preserves the historic architecture of the past while incorporating sustainable design that reflects Yoma Central’s transformation into a luxurious and international destination. The hotel is comprised of 88 guest rooms and suites, an outdoor swimming pool, a number of dining venues, boutiques and landscaped gardens.
With Remote Lands you'll travel with people who have made Asia the solitary focus of their own lifelong adventure. As our guest, you'll discover Asia on a journey that is completely, authentically your own, adapted from our own remarkable experiences and adventures over the years.
With Remote Lands you'll travel with people who have made Asia the solitary focus of their own lifelong adventure. As our guest, in the continent that our north American founders Catherine and Jay have adored and explored for decades, you'll discover Asia on a journey that is completely, authentically your own, adapted from our own remarkable experiences and adventures over the years.
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Here is a small selection of the kind words our guests have said about us, as well as features by journalists and travel writers.
From the moment I happened upon the REMOTE LANDS website over a year ago, browsed the options, I knew that this would be well worth it. The entire staff is nothing less than professional with service that made us feel like royals.
This was truly the trip of a lifetime. Magical destinations, the most luxurious hotels in the world, and the most wonderful travel companions we could’ve wished for. We were treated like family everywhere we went and we have 14 new best friends.
We have used some of the top rated travel specialists all over the world and, without question, Catherine Heald and Remote Lands are at the very top of the list!
