U Thant house is the Myanmar diplomat, the third UN Secretary General and the first Asian to take this honorary position. With his extraordinary endeavors, U Thant has contributed to preserving the final opportunity in the lightest hour of world peace and human survival. He is the first Asian secretary general in the United Nations. U Thant House is a special place where he lived in the 1950.

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In 2012, this house has been revitalized to become a museum describing the U Thant life after being accepted by him. Furthermore, the U Thant House has becoming a place to organize several community and important events. Renovation work has been accomplished in May, 2013.
U Thant House is really a wonderful destination for all tourists who want to find out and feel the life as well as the work of U Thant. Additionally, in the U Thant House, they are exhibiting some pictures of U Thant as well as other celebrities. Now, this museum has been operated by a non-profit organization. This museum is not big, but it has been organized reasonably and amazing. All the staff in this meseum are friendly and welcoming.
Coming to the U Thant House, it will be definitely enjoyable and interesting experience in your Myanmar trip.
There is no way to help you find out about a person’s life and lifestyle clearly by visiting their place of residence. And that is the reason explains why U Thant House attracts tourists to visit like that. Visiting the U Thant may help you to get a better understanding of his life, as well as his style of living. Therefore, you will feel that person becomes closer.
Information about the Uthant House:
– Contact information:
Phone number: (95)9 32100785
Email: info.uthanthouse@gmail.com
– Address: 31, U Thant House lane (Pan Wah Lane), Kamayut township, Yangon.
– Admisson fee: Free, but it will be better if you may have a donation.

Other attractions in Yangon: National Museum of Myanmar; Shwedagon pagoda; Sule pagodaKalaywa MonasteryImmanuel Baptist Church; Myanmar Gems Museum; Bogyoke parkMingalarbar BalloonSaint Mary Cathedral Yangon; Yangon City Hall; Independence Monument YangonKaraweik HallSaint Mary’s Cathedral Yangon