YANGON (Rangoon) : the capital of Myanmar since 1885 when Mandalay's short period as the center of the last Burmese Kingdom ended. The city, today with an population of over five million, is lined by the Yangon River on the west and the Bago River on the south. Yangon gives a different impression from other Asian cities of similar size, seeming green and full of trees above which the shimmering stupas float. The most famous and most reverted monument in Yangon is the glittering Shwe Dagon Pagoda and a must for every visit to Myanmar. The Downtown area still features a lot of old and large colonial buildings left over from British times.

In the morning our tour guide will meet you and you will be taken on a full day tour. First through Yangon’s colonial heart, visiting the famous Bogyoke Market (also named Scott Market) and the gilded Sule Pagoda, dating back over 2000 years, as well as the Botataung Pagoda, near Yangon’s bustling waterfront. On the way to the Chaukhtatgyi Reclining Buddha, you will get a first glimpse of Yangon’s most revered monument, the glittering Shwe Dagon Pagoda, reflected in the calm waters of Kandawgyi Lake. You will visit the 2500-year old Shwedagon Pagoda in the early evening to enjoy the sunset from this mounted place. Depending on the time you will spend at the different sights we might be able to include some other interesting places. Also feel free to arrange a tour of your interests with our guide directly.

 Shwedagon Pagoda : The highlight of any trip to Yangon, and indeed to Myanmar itself is a visit to the Shwedagon Pagoda, located in midtown Yangon between the People’s Park and Kandawgyi Lake. The 2500 years old Shwedagon Pagoda is at its best during early morning or evening, when you are able to enjoy this gilded sight in different colors.
(Admission US$ 5)

Bogyoke Market (Scott Market) : The Sprawling 70-year old Market has the largest selection of Burmese handicrafts you will find under one roof. Even a stroll along all the different stands without the intention of buying is a pleasant change in every itinerary.

Sule Pagoda : Situated in the very centre of downtown Yangon, the tall zedi of Sule Pagoda makes an excellent landmark; in fact it's used as a milestone from which all addresses to the north are measured. It is over 2000 years old, but like many other ancient Burmese shrines, it has been rebuilt and repaired many times over the centuries. It is said that the central stupa enshrines a hair of the Buddha; its Mon name, Kyaik Athok, translates as 'the stupa where a Scared Hair Relic is enshrined'.

 Botataung Pagoda : Bo means 'leader' and tataung is '1000' - the Botataung Pagoda was named after the 1000 military lead who escorted relics of the Buddha brought from India over 2000 years ago. This ancient monument was completely destroyed during World War II.

Chaukhtatgyi Reclining Buddha : This Reclining Buddha is almost as large as the enormous figure in Bago. It is housed in a large metal-roofed pavilion on Shwegondine Road only a short distance east of the Shewdagon Pagoda. If you can’t get to Bago to see the Shwethalyaung, then don’t miss this colossal image.

Kaba Aye Pagoda : The 'world peace' pagoda is fairly new, built in 1952 for the 1945-56 Sixth Buddhist Synod. The 34 metre-high stupa also measures 34 metres around its base. It stands about 11 km north of downtown close to Inya Lake.

China Town : It is located west of the city centre still within the downtown area. Here you can enjoy the bustling street markets, where you can buy nearly everything and visit Kheng Hock Keong, the largest Chinese Temple in Yangon.

 Glass Factory : This is the only glass factory in Myanmar. Here every item is still hand made, blown in different, sometimes unusual shapes.

Lakes : Kandawgyi; the royal Lake. Inya Lake, a large lake in the north of the city, which is one of Yangon's recreation spots.

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