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Yangon & Surroundings
YANGON
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Yangon (Formaly Rangoon ) is the capital city of Myanmar
( Burma ). It was founded by king ' Alaungpaya ' in 1755.
Yangon means END OF STRIFE. Once British Colony and get
independent on 1948. Always green with lush tropical trees,
beautiful lakes, grand colonial buildings, modern buildings
and parks. Most wonder SHWEDAGON Pagoda is the major
attraction of international travellers and the other
interesting sites are ;
- SULE Pagoda in City centre
- CHAUKHTATGYI, the reclining Buddha
- BOTATAUNG Buddha relic hair
- KABAAYE world peace temple
- BOGYOKE MARKET
- NATIONAL Museum
- CHINA Town
- YANGON River side
- WW.II memorial cemetery
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- THANLYIN, Pagoda on a tiny island.
- TWANTE, A major cottage of pottery industry
- BAGO, 80 km north of Yangon, is one of the famous
archaeological site in Myanmar and founded by MON KINGS
in 15AD.
The highlights are
- SHWE MAW DAW Pagoda ( Highest in MYANMAR )
- SHWE THAR LYAUNG Reclining Buddha
- BAGO MARKET
- KYA KHAT WAING Monastery
- KYAIK PUN, Four Faces Buddha mage
- Royal Palace
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It's positioned about 160 km from YANGON, rising 1100 m
above the sea level and perched on the cliff of Mountain in
deep forest. It's so important and holy place for local
pilgrimage. You can explore the rural life, culture, and its
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The adjoining delta city of YANGON and well-known for its
quality rice production and historical in colonial days.
It's about 190km west of capital and the gateway city to the
beaches. The unique hand painted umbrellas are favorite
souvenirs.
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