Around Yangon

Yangon Yangon, the cosmopolitan capital city of Myanmar, still maintains its colonial charm with wide tree lined avenues, tranquil lakes and gracious turn of the century architecture. The magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda dominates the city skyline, while at street level Yangon is a paradise for hunting our at variety of exotic arts and crafts of particular interest in many shops of Scott Market, and of world renown are Myanmar’s precious stones – rubies, sapphires and jade. At night time China town comes alive with its pungent aromas and delicious street food. 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 wonders of the world, it was believed to have been built over 2500 years ago where the four Buddhas’ relics were enshrined. Successive kings had embellished the Pagoda during the 15th century and Queen Shin Saw Pu raised it to its present height National Museum

Located on Pyay Road, the National Museum has five floors of exhibits. It displays the Lion Throne. The Elephant Throne, The Royal Regalia, Manuscripts, Paintings etc. Other Attractions in Yangon are Sule Pagoda, Mai-Lamu Pagoda, Botataung Pagoda, Tooth Relic Pagoda ( Swedaw ), Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Buddha Image, Bogyoke Aung San Park, People’s Square and People’s Park, Yangon Zoo and Hlawga Wildlife Park. Bogyoke Market

It was open in 1926. It was formerly called Scotted Market named after Mr.jarvin Scott. Yangon Municipal Commission during the British colonial government. When was gained independence in 1948, the name has been changed to Bogyoke Aung San Market as the honor to our national leader Bogyoke Aung san who fought for the independence. Kaba Aye Pagoda and Maha Passana Guha

Kaba Aye, meaning World Peace, was built to commemorate the Sixth Buddhist Synod in 1954, which was held in Maha Passana Guha ( Cave ) within the same compound. Botahtaung Pagoda

It is situated on the bank of the Yangon River. Thousands of military leaders came here to welcome and escort the hair relics of the Buddha brought from India over 2500 years ago. It was completely destroyed during WW II Nov 8, 1943. It was rebuilt in 1948. Most Pagoda are solid but Botahtaung is hollow inside and visitors can walk through it. Chauk Htet Gyi ( Reclining Buddha Image)