YANGON

Yangon, the capital city, is the main gateway to Myanmr. Evergreen and cool with lush tropical trees, shady parks and beautiful lakes, Yangon has earned the name of the Garden City of the East. Yangon was founded by the King Alaungpaya on the site of a small village called Dagon when he conquered Lower Myanmar in 1755.The name Yangon means " End of Strife" which was anglicized to Rangoon. The present day Yangon covers over 350 sq. km. and has a population of over 5 million.

SHWEDAGON PAGODA

The most notable building in Yangon is the Shwedagon Pagoda , a great cone-shaped and the most famous tourist destination of Myanmar.The Pagoda itself is solid brick stupa ( Buddhist reliquary ) that is completely covered with gold. It rises 326 ft ( 100 m ) on a hill 168 ft (51 m) above the city.It was built by King Okkalapa over 2500 years ago.

SULE PAGODA

In the downtown area Sule pagoda is a monument which most foreign visitors pass by unnoticed. The Pagoda is known to be 157 ft high and built 2000 years ago. It's landmark of the town center.

BOTAHTAUNG PAGODA

The Botataung Pagoda was named after the thousand military leaders who escorted relics of Buddha brought from India over two thousand years ago. The pagoda overlooked the pleasant water front of the Yangon river.

CHAUK HTAT GYI PAGODA

The Chaukhtatgyi pagoda is famous for it's huge image of relining Buddha, built in 1966.Original old image built in 1907.It measures about 68 meters and is housed in iron structure with corrugated iron sheets roof of six layers. The entire cost of maintenance is getting from the peoples donations.

NATIONAL MUSEUM

National museum is located on Pyay Road in a splendid five – storey building constructed for study about Myanmar. There you can study the Lion Throne, original of the Myanmar alphabet, Myanmar history, Royal Regalia, Culture of ancient periods, stone weapons of the Neolithic period, Ancient piece of jewellery, fossil of an anthropoid primate and more dealing culture and religious materials.

BOGYOKE AUNG SAN MARKET (SCOTT MARKET)

The Market is the most popular market and a great tourist destination in Yangon. The market was first built and inaugurated on the present premises in 1926. It was named Scott Market after Mr. C. Scott the then Municipal Commissioner. There over 1000 shops selling luxury item, handicrafts, food stuff, clothing, jewellery, fashion and consumer goods. Visitor notes every Monday the market is close.

KANDAWGYI NATURE PARK

The Kandawgyi Nature Park is excellent recreation and relaxation Zone in Yangon. Kandawgyi means " biggest Lake " , it's situated in Eastern side of great Shwedagon Pagoda.

KARAWEIK HALL

The Karaweik Hall is located in the Kandawgyi Nature park. The golden Mythical Bird is a restaurant entertaining with traditional dance and music in the evening.

ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN

Yangon Zoo is located near in the Kandawgyi park, the Zoo is noted for it's collection of wild animals, flora and fanna which have been collected over the years since it was opened in 1906. The Zoo with it's collection of nearly 200 species of animals and big shady trees.

THANLYIN (SYRIAM)

Once a trading port occupied by the Portuguese in early 17th century, Thanlyin and it's surrounding offer many attraction. The old buildings still stand in Evidence of the days of Portuguese occupation. The 1822 metre long bridge spanning the Bago River made possible the 45 minutes drive from Yangon. Kyaik – Khauk Pagoda and Kyauktan Pagoda in the creek are worth visiting.

KYAIK- KHAUK PAGODA

The Kyaik Khauk pagoda is built on a hillock on the road to Kyauk Tan. It is an imposing golden stupa similar to the Shwedagon pagoda.

YE LA PAYA (KYAUK TAN PAGODA)

Ye Le Paya at Kyauk Tan means the Pagoda midstream built on a late rite reef. It was built by King Zeyasona, the seventh King of the Pada Dynasty in the third century BC.

NATIONAL RACES VILLAGE

National Races village is located near Thanlyin Bridge on the way going to Thanlyin and Kyauk Tan. There are study traditional Myanmar races house, custom and Replica great monuments of Myanmar.

ALLIED WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY

Located at Htaukkyant, 32 km from Yangon, on the way to Bago, the Allied War Memorial Cemetery has 27, 000 tombstones of Allied soldiers who lost their lives in Myanmar during the World War II. The cemetery is peaceful and beautiful tended.

TWANTE

A small town on the Twante Canel is two hours away by boat or car from Yangon. The trip itself is joy and a chance to see rural life along the way while Twante is known for making potteries.

BAGO

Located only 80 km from Yangon. On the way going to Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda and it was an ancient capital of Mon Kingdom in 15th century. There can visit Shwe tha lyaung Reclining Buddha ( 55 meters long ), Shwe maw daw Pagoda, kalyani Sima (Ordination Hall ), 28 Meter high huge image of Kyaikpun Pagoda and the place of King Bayinnaung are some of the places of interest.

KYAIK PUN PAGODA

The Kyaik Pun Pagoda was built by King Dhamma Zedi in 1476 A.D. It is in the form of four gigantic Buddha images all sitting posture facing the four cardinal points of the compass. They are seated back to back against a massive brick pillar.

SHWEMAWDAW PAGODA

The pagoda was originally built by two merchants original high is 23 meters in the 8th century. It was built higher several time, at present heigh 114 meters stature in 1954.It's 14 meters higher than great Shwedagon pagoda. In 1930 when the big earthquake, upper part of the Pagoda was collapsed. The broken part of the pagoda is Visitor can be see under the base of main Pagoda.

SHWETHALYAUNG PAGODA

Shwethalyaung reclining Buddha built by the Mon King Migadippa I in 9th century. It was only in 1881 that a group of contractors who were building a railway for the British administrative station stumbled across it. At the time it was viewed as no more than a " source of brick and stone" hidden in an earthen mound in the jungle. In 1906, after the undergrowth had been cleared away, an iron building was erected over the Buddha. Although the building detracts from the view of the statue inside. The statue was most recently renovated in 1948, when it was re-gilded and painted.