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Yangon

Yangon, the main gate way to other tourist site of Myanmar is one of the most attractive cities in the East with lush tropical trees, shady parks, beautiful gardens and lakes. It can The name of Yangon means " End of Strife" and it was founded by King Alaungpaya on the site of a small village called Dagon when he conquered Lower Myanmar in 1755. Yangon is located in the southeastern part of Ayeyarwaddy Delta, particularly at the junction of Pan Hlaing & Yangon River, Ngamoeyeik & Pazundaung creek and Bago River. Some of the remaining buildings still remain the time of Colonial days. One of Yangon's most famous attraction is the unique and glittering Golden Shwedagon Pagoda. Spread over an area of about 80 square miles with a population of over 5 million, Yangon with its suburbs is a picturesque city of splendid scenic beauty, without allowing its modern structure to disturb its oriental character.
 

Interesting Places

• Shwedagon Pagoda

• Chaukhtatgyi Reclining Buddha Image

• Sule Pagoda, Botataung Pagoda

• Kaba Aye Pagoda and Mahapasana Cave

• Buddha Tooth Relic Pagoda

• Kyauk Taw Gyi Huge Marble Buddha Image

• National Museum

• Gem Museum

• Karaweik Royal Barge in serene Kandawgyi Lake

• Bogyoke Market, China Town

• Dragon Glass Blowing Factory

• Strand Hotel & Strand Road

• Mahabandoola Park

• Zoological Garden and

• Nan Thida Jetty.

Shwedagon Pagoda

Towering almost 100 meters above the green cityscape of Yangon, the Shwedagon Pagoda is the landmark visible from miles around. One of the wonder of the world, it was believed to have been built over 2500 years ago where the four Buddhas' relics were enshrined.

Chaukhtatkyi Reclining Buddha Image

This huge 72 metre Reclining Buddha was built in 1907. It was demolished in 1957 and rebuilt to this structure in 1996.

Sule Pagoda

Sule pagoda is one of the prominent landmark in Yangon and situated in the centre of downtown area.

 

Botataung Pagoda

This pagoda stands on the bank of the Yangon river and is hollow type and can walk through it.

 

Kaba Aye Pagoda and Mahapasana Cave

Kaba Aye meaning World Peace, was built to commemorate the Sixth Buddhist Synod in 1954, which was held in Mahapasana Cave within the same compound.

National Museum

National Museum is located on Pyay Road and it has five floors of exhibits. It displays the Lion Throne, the Elephant Throne, the Royal Regalia, manuscripts, paintings, etc.

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