The capital and gateway to the Myanmar is called “The Garden City of the East” with lush tropical flowers, trees and beautiful lakes. Old colonial style buildings and people wearing traditional costumes can still be seen in the city and this is one of the most and unusually wonderful scenes in the world. The City Hall is one of the grandest, an impressive stone structure with classical colonial style and integrated with a Myanmar touch. The Supreme Court, High Court, General Post Office, Strand Hotel, Port Authority Building, Custom House and Railway Administrative Building are also magnificent remembrances of the bygone era. Yangon is proud of the towering gold-crusted Shwedagon Pagoda, which is best known for its grandeur and awe-inspiring greatness.

Shwedagon Pagoda

Shwedagon Pagoda is the one of the most magnificent monuments on earth. It is said to have been built over 2,500 years ago and Four Relics of the FOUR BUDDHAS are enshrined in it. The glittering world famous “Shwedagon Pagoda” is 100 meters high, and surrounded by 64 stupas. The Pagoda is covered with 60 tons of pure gold and Its Umbrella or Tip is set with diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds. Shwedagon is a must to go and marvel the golden dome glittering with lights as the sunset.

Sule Pagoda

Sule Pagoda is located on a small circle at the heart of the rush Yangon capital. When Yangon was first built it is said that Sule was laid out at the middle in a conventional “colonial grid” pattern city. Being in a city centre Sule is a refuge of all passer-bys.

Botahtaung Pagoda

Botahtaung pagoda is located by the river bank close to harbour. Botataung Pagoda is said to house a hair and two other relics of the Buddha. The relic-chamber was designated of circular pattern with 8- glass-tight showroom around it. The votive tablets with Pyu inscriptions have been displayed in series there.

Kaba Aye Pagoda

Kaba Aye means in Myanmar “World Peace and it was built in 1952. The interior of the monument, however, is hollow and inside are some Buddhist sculpture; including a four-sided Buddhist image sculpture. Ka-Ba-Aye is, officially known as Thirimingalr Kabaaye pagoda in such a beautiful structure.

Maha Pasana Guha

Maha Pasana Guha, is located a little far to the West of Ka-Ba-Aye pagoda precinct, for the grand ceremony of the Sixth Synod.

Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda

Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda is one of the largest images in Myanmar and especially famous for the 108 distinguishing marks or symbols on the soles of his two huge feet. The interesting scene at the reclining Buddha image is that a hundred and eight sole marks on the palms and these are clearly depicted in detail.

National Museum

National Museum is the most remarkable for having a vast amount of collections form the primitive period to now and the only place to study on Myanmar culture in one stop with evidences. It is open from 10 am to 3 pm daily except on Monday.

Kandawgyi Lake

Kandawgyi Lake, is one of two major lakes in Yangon, Burma. Located east of the Shwedagon Pagoda. Along the eastern shorelines of the lake is the famous Karaweik, a concrete replica of a Burmese royal barge built in 1972. Karaweik restaurant while enjoying traditional Myanmar dance is one of Yangon’s most memorable experience. you can find many local restaurants including luxurious Kandawgyi Palace hotel.

Bogyoke Aung San (Scott) Market

Bogyoke Market was first built in 1926 and formerly known as Scott Market. It is probably the most famous market of Yangon where you can find varieties of products, be they local or foreign. . It is situated in the heart of Yangon, on Bogyoke Aung San Road. The market is open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm except gazette holidays.

Bogyoke Aung San Museum

Bogyoke Aung San meaning General Aung San, the hero who fought for the Independence of Myanmar. He was assassinated on 1947 July 19 by Galone U Saw and his companions. After his death, Bogyoke’s Home place became the museum for the public, to go and see the memorial days. The museum was established in 1962, at No.15, Bogyoke Museum Lane, Bahan Township near Kandawgyi Lake. It is a two storey building built during the colonial time. Several old family photos, famous speeches and other personal mementos such as handwritten notes can be seen inside the museum. For many years, the museum was opened only for the Martyrs’ Day of 19 July. But the museum formally reopened on 24 March 2012.

Bogyoke Aung San Park

This park, located on Natmauk road, is scenic in its own right, and also boasts a view of the lovely Kandawgyi Lake. Near Shwedagon and Mahavijaya pagodas, this park is popular with local families for fun and relaxation.