Caught in a time-warp of under-development, compared to the rest of Asia in recent decades, Yangon, Myanmar is sleepy—and all the more pretty for its splendid Shwedagon Pagoda and colonial British buildings. Get a room near it all via HotelTravel.com.
Yangon is capital city of Myanmar and also its major business, political and cultural hub. The city offers a wide variety of sightseeing opportunities that range from ancient temples and historic colonial buildings to stunning parks and landscapes. One of the major highlights in Yangon is a visit to the Shwedagon Paya. This site is the cultural and religious heart of the country as it is home to a dazzling mix of pavilions and ancient Buddha images. Another site worth to visiting is the Hlawga Wildlife Park which is home to over 90 species of birds and numerous animals including endangered species. The park also provides a wealth of activities, such as elephant riding, hiking and trekking, boating and fishing as well as fantastic picnic areas. Shoppers will find that the Bogyoke Aung San Market offers amazing shopping opportunities including a wonderful selection of puppets, carvings, antiques, gems and textiles. Yangon has a plethora of hotel accommodation, a quality selection of restaurants and a number of pubs, bars and music venues sprinkled throughout the city.
Yangon offers a few playgrounds and amusement parks for children, as well as an aquarium and a zoo. The more popular playgrounds include Mya Kyun Thar and Mahabandoola Garden, while the View Point Amusement Park attracts the largest numbers of visitors. There are traditional games that children can take part in also, which provide an opportunity for meeting local children of the same age.
Hta-Mané Festival: celebrates the harvest, and is named after a traditional delicacy that is eaten during this time. Hta-mané is made by cooking a type of glutinous rice with coconut and ground nuts, and then mixing in garlic, ginger and sesame oil.
Yangon boasts quite a range of attractions of interest to visitors. There are pagodas in all parts of the city with the Shwedagon Pagoda a highlight and awesome spectacle. In addition, there are also numerous historical sites, lakes and island parks. Alongside the 3,000 years of history represented in buildings around Yangon, you’ll see some interesting newer structures in the modern areas of the capital.
Yangon International Airport (RGN) is located north of the city centre, from where it can be reached in about 30 minutes by car. The airport is known locally as Mingladon and it is currently undergoing significant renovation. Both domestic and international terminals are housed here.
Banks: 10:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday
Government Offices: 09:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday
Department Stores and Shops: 10:00 to 17:00, daily
Business Offices: 09:30 to 17:30, Monday to Friday; 09:00 to 15:00, Saturday
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