Yangon is the economic and the largest city of Myanmar with the biggest buildings and structures to be built at here. Although Yangon is still not developed as much as other cities in the Asian area and there are not many features remarkable at here, about tourism it is very diversified plentiful because there are many large and famous lakes, pagodas, temples, the walking streets for the tourists, specially the locals at here are very friendly and honest.
Yangon has the international airport is named Yangon, it is far from the center of Yangon just around 19km, so that it is very easy for the tourist to catch a bus or taxi from the airport to the center of the city. The language of this city is Myanmar, English is also one of the popular language at here but it is used by the elders than the young people.
Exploring Myanmar a city is friendly and peaceful you will be very surprised because this city still maintain and exist the colonial structures that were built by English such as Trading Central, City Post office….There are many the colonial structures of English at here because this cit has been ever the English colony in the past. Beside the famous and special pagodas and temples that is still considered as the most famous feature to travel and discover this city is the special and different colonial structures are also the popular and interested destinations where attract a lot of the tourist once travel Yangon
Specially, travel Yangon the tourist should not miss to explore the main sights of this city such as:
Shwedagon Pagoda:
The pride of Myanmar people where is still considered as the most famous site of Myanmar, this famous pagoda is located in the top of Singuttara Hill, this location is known as a hallowed place since appearing the time, this pagoda has until four gates so once you visit here you should go to the main gate to start your trip at here. According the rule of Shwedagon Pagoda, you must wear the long address and take out your shoes once entering to visit this pagoda. The open time is from 6:30am to 22:pm everyday. Shwedagon Pagoda is very nice and mighty. You must include in this place once travel Yangon.
Botataung Pagoda:
This pagoda is located in the bank of Yangon River, the name of Botataung Pagoda means “thousand of generals”, it means that there were a lot of the generals of Myanmar has worshiped and built this special pagoda, to be built 200 years ago and there were many the local histories and legends is Botataung Pagoda is worthy become one of the most famous and interested destination to be discovered in Yangon City.
Bogyoke Aung San Market (or Scott Market):
This market was built since 1962 by the English colony, this is a very famous market in Yangon, at here you can buy any kind of souvenir of the young boys and girls of Myanmar to give for your family after your wonderful trip to Yangon City.
Thaketa Crocodile Farm:
Thaketa Crocodile Farm is located at Thaketa Industrial Zone, Thaketa Town. There are until over 200 kinds of crocodile in this farm, you are very surprise and little fear once walking pass the bridge while there are hundreds of the crocodiles are below.
Beside the famous places where you must include in your trip to Yangon as detailed above, there are also another places you should not miss in this city such as City Post Office, Heroin Abolish Museum, Bogyoke Aung San Market, Mingalar Market….
Travel to Yangon, you also do not forget to try the local food in this bustling city because the local dishes at here is very diversified, delicious and cheap.
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