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Yangon
Yangon City is the largest city in Myanmar. This is not only a city with many attractive destinations but also a place where there is a rich mix of cultures. Yangon is home to a large number of immigrants, so the culture as well as customs and beliefs here are very diverse.
If you want to explore colonial neighborhoods or follow in the footsteps of archaeologists, you should visit Yangon City. In Yangon, there are many attractive destinations, notable the lavish Shwedagon Pagoda and tree-lined boulevards. Yangon is a city that harmoniously combines classic and modern, with a noisy and bustling city center and peaceful, poetic green spaces by the lake.
To fully enjoy your trip to Yangon, you can refer to the article below to plan the most suitable plan for yourself:
Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda
Kyaiktiyo pagoda known as Golden Rock is one the sacred place for Buddhist people living in Myanmar or other Buddhist countries.
To travel to Kyaiktiyo pagoda, it will take a 4-hour drive from Yangon, where it will proceed in an open truck uphill to hermit hill. The rock and the pagoda are at the top of Mt. Kyaiktiyo. It is the third most important Buddhist pilgrimage site in Burma after the Shwedagon Pagoda and the Mahamuni Pagoda. A glimpse of the “gravity defying” Golden Rock is believed to be enough of an inspiration for any person to turn to Buddhism.
It is the best place for those who would like to have a legendary pilgrimage because the Golden Rock itself is placed on top of the mountain and visitors can choose whether to take a bus to go to the top of the mountain or trekking up to the mountain which will take around 5 hours while being able to enjoy various legendary milestones along the way making to the top of the mountain.
Shwedagon Pagoda – The most famous temple in Yangon city
One of the most impressive and sacred Buddhist sites in Myanmar. It is a towering structure that dominates the skyline of Yangon, adorned with gold plates, jewels and bells. The pagoda is said to enshrine relics of four ancient Buddhas, and attracts pilgrims and tourists from all over the world. The best time to visit is at sunset, when the golden stupa glows with a magical light. Shwedagon Pagoda is not only a stunning monument, but also a living testimony of the faith and devotion of the Myanmar people.
Go around local markets
For tourists, there is no better way to experience the lives of local people than by exploring the cuisine through local markets. And exploring the colorful markets when traveling to Yangon will bring you many interesting experiences. Besides the famous Bogyke market, there are many other attractive markets in Yangon, especially markets located right on the sidewalks. Although it is a roadside market, visitors will find a full range of valuable food items he, including meat, fish, eggs, cheese, and thanaka cream, which is a type of cream that local people often use to apply to the face as sunscreen.
Shop for handicrafts and jewelry at Bogyoke Aung San market
Bogyoke Aung San, Yangon's largest market, was built in 1926 with British architecture. This market is always bustling, and the customers at this market are mostly foreigners. Bogyoke Aung San is considered a miniature Myanmar because visitors can find any unique items of Myanmar culture here. But most tourists who visit Bogyoke Aung San market do not miss shopping for handicrafts, especially the exquisitely designed jewelry sold here.
One of the things you need to pay special attention to when going to any temple is to dress discreetly and wear long clothes to show respect for Buddha. When entering the temple to perform the ceremony, you are required to remove your shoes.
Experience colorful Yangon travel with streets filled with lights. Food courts always keep you in their footsteps every time you come. Massive and splendid architectural works. The bustling markets are crowded with passersby. It's all a wonderful Yangon that everyone admires. Make plans to explore this city now.