Things to Do at Myanmar International Convention Centre
Complete Guide to Myanmar International Convention Centre in Naypyidaw
About Myanmar International Convention Centre
What to See & Do
Main Convention Hall
The 1900-seat auditorium feels like stepping into a spaceship designed by someone who'd only heard descriptions of spaceships—rows of burgundy seats slope dramatically downward while LED panels pulse with abstract patterns that shift from deep jade to gold. Overhead, forty translation booths hum softly like mechanical birds nesting in the rafters.
VIP Reception Galleries
These upper-level spaces carry a faint scent of sandalwood and new carpet, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering views across Naypyidaw's strangely empty boulevards. Lotus-bud light fixtures cast warm pools that make even casual visitors feel like they're attending a state function.
Outdoor Reflection Pools
Two rectangular pools flank the main entrance, their surfaces so still they mirror the building's geometric facade. Lotus flowers float in regimented rows, and you'll hear the occasional plop of a koi breaking the surface. The water catches the light differently throughout the day—silver in morning, bronze by afternoon.
Underground Exhibition Halls
Descend the escalator and you'll feel the temperature drop several degrees, entering halls the size of aircraft hangars. The concrete walls have a raw, industrial feel that contrasts sharply with the polished lobby above. Trade show booths leave ghost outlines on the floor between events, like archaeological traces.
Practical Information
Opening Hours
The halls themselves open 8am-6pm daily, though access depends entirely on scheduled events. Security tends to relax around 3pm when official delegations thin out.
Tickets & Pricing
No standard entry fees—access is controlled by event organizers. Trade visitors might pay 5000 kyat for conferences, while public expos are typically free. Bring ID even for casual visits.
Best Time to Visit
Late afternoon visits work best, when the harsh midday light softens and you might catch golden hour reflecting off the pools. Weekends tend to be quietest, though that's relative in Naypyidaw.
Suggested Duration
Thirty minutes covers the main lobby and pools, but architecture buffs might spend two hours photographing angles. Most visitors combine it with other Naypyidaw landmarks in a half-day circuit.
Getting There
Things to Do Nearby
Visible from MICC's upper galleries, this golden pagoda offers panoramic views across Naypyidaw's surreal urban planning. The 30-minute walk makes for an interesting contrast between convention center modernity and traditional Buddhist architecture.
Ten minutes north by taxi, this elaborate park features nightly music-and-light shows that feel like Vegas interpreted through Burmese sensibilities. Locals picnic here after work, creating rare crowds in this sparse city.
The city's main bazaar sits 15 minutes south, where you can grab mohinga from vendors who've adapted to the capital's unusual rhythms. The fluorescent-lit food court stays open late for government workers.
This surprisingly complete collection includes the Lion Throne and other artifacts relocated from Yangon. It's typically empty, giving you private access to treasures older than the city itself.