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Yangon (Burmese: ရန်ကုန်; pronounced [jàɰ̃.ɡòʊɰ̃]), formerly romanized as Rangoon, [4] [5] is the capital of the Yangon Region and the largest city of Myanmar (also known as Burma).
5 days ago · Yangon, city, capital of independent Myanmar (Burma) from 1948 to 2006, when the government officially proclaimed the new city of Nay Pyi Taw (Naypyidaw) the capital of the country. Yangon is located in the southern part of the country on the east bank of the Yangon, or Hlaing, River (eastern mouth.
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- Visit the Shwedagon Pagoda. The Shwedagon Pagoda is one of the most famous pagodas in the world and is simply stunning. This is the main attraction that you have to see when you are in Yangon and the pagoda is also one of the most sacred sites to the Buddhist community in Myanmar.
- Eat at 999 Shan Noodle. Many visitors to Myanmar don’t realize that the food is simply delicious, as Burmese cuisine has failed to catch on as much as other Asian foodstuffs worldwide.
- Walk through Chinatown. Yangon has a sizeable Chinese population and as you would imagine it also has its own Chinatown. This is one of the best places to visit in the city if you are looking for local markets as well as a whole plethora or barbecue and street food options.
- Visit the Sule Pagoda. Sule Pagoda was built some 2,500 years ago and is one of the most famous temples in the city. What makes this pagoda so unique is that it is located in the middle of a rather modern part of town which serves to highlight its historical importance.
Yangon (ရန္ကုန္), Myanmar's largest city, is by far the most exciting place in the country to be right now, as former political exiles, Asian investors and foreign adventurers flock in.
The city blends British colonial architecture and modern developments with shining Buddhist temples and pagodas that will amaze visitors. The clear blue lakes, shady parks and lush tropical plants make Yangon a “Garden of the East”. From the air, Yangon looks serene and stunning in the sunset.
Discover the best attractions in Yangon including Shwedagon Paya, National Museum (Yangon), and Chaukhtatgyi Paya.
As the country's former capital, Yangon is the largest and most cosmopolitan city in Myanmar, where you can find nightlife, quality international restaurants, and many of the country's museums. The city is an amalgamation of British, Burmese, Chinese, and Indian influences, known for its colonial architecture, which although decaying, remains ...
