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Yangon (Burmese: ရန်ကုန်; pronounced [jàɰ̃.ɡòʊɰ̃]), formerly romanized as Rangoon, is the capital of the Yangon Region and the largest city of Myanmar (also known as Burma). Yangon served as the capital of Myanmar until 2006, when the military government relocated the administrative functions to the purpose-built capital ...
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- Myanmar
- c. 1028–1043 CE
- Yangon Region
- 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.
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Yangon is the largest city in Myanmar and the industrial and commercial centre of the country. It was known abroad as Rangoon until 1989, when the government of Myanmar requested that Yangon, a transliteration reflecting the Burmese pronunciation of the city’s name, be used by other countries. The city site is a low ridge surrounded by delta ...
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Great place. Inya lake is in the heart of Yangon and can be a great place to relax or get some exercise. There is a great part where you can enjoy lunch and a drink beside the water and surrounded by lovely gardens. Mix with the friendly locals as you take a walk around the lake or take a picnic and lay back on the lawns.
Dec 7, 2014 · Yangon, once known as Rangoon, is the largest city in Myanmar. This city was our introduction to Burmese culture, and we had seven full days to spend here. Most people tour through Yangon in two or three days but we needed the extra time to get our Thailand visas. Having the extra time here was awesome…it was great to go a week without ...
