Yangon

Yangon is a city of golden spires, busy markets, colonial style buildings and charming & gracious people is well known as Rangoon before. It is the capital of Myanmar and the centre of the country’s administration and economy. In 1755, King Alaung Phaya (the founder of Kon-Bong Dynasty) conquered lower Myanmar and Dagon capital. He renamed, Dagon to Yangon which literally means end of strife.

Yangon is famous for the massive Golden Pagoda (Shwedagon) a world reknowned stupa for its religious significance, artistic beauty and its association with Myanmar culture. The golden Stupa. is tawering 98 meters high and originally built over 2500 years ago. It was renovated by the various kings and the present form of Shwedagon Pagoda back to 1769.

Other highlights of Yangon are Sule Pagoda (the heart of city), Kaba Aye (the world peace) pagoda; Chauk-Htat Gyi (the colossed reclining Buddha); Botataung Pagoda; National Museum; Gem Museum; China Town; India Town; Bogyoke Aung San Market; the colonial style buildings; the World War II British Cemetry (Htauk Kyant) and Shwe Nyaung Pin Guardian spirit shrin for car safety.

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Destinations

Taunggyi

The capital at Shan State. About 454 miles from Yangon. A hill station, over 1,430 meter above sea-level. By car all the way in 16 hours. By train up to Nyaung Shwe and thence to Taunggyi by car.

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Kalaw

70 km west of Taunggyi, 410 km from about 1,200 Kyats per head. Yangon. 1,400 metres above sea-level. Kalaw is a beautiful hill station surrounded by pine trees.

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