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

Inle

Inle lake is the most famous scenic spot in Shan State. An immense lake of fantastic splendour which measures 22.4km long and 10.2 km wide is closely surronded by the hazy blue mountain ranges located about 900 metres above sea-level and 30 km south Taunggyi.

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Mrauk U

Dannyawady the capital in which generations of Rakhine King’s built their palace pagoda and ruled over the people is situated about 80 km N of Sittwe on the river bank of Kispanadi (Kalandan) River it takes about 2½ hrs boat trip from Sittwe to Mrauk U.

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