The former capital of Myanmar, Yangon, is the largest city in the country. Home to over 5 million people, it is a bustling, noisy and enchanting place. Tropical tree lined streets are bordered with beautiful colonial-style buildings, traditional Burmese houses, golden temples, tea shops and busy restaurants. A walk around the streets of Yangon will amaze the senses – smells of delicious Chinese, Thai and Indian influenced food and incense, the sound of beaten-up buses and cars from the 50’s and 60’s, the heat of the steamy weather and a feeling of stepping back in time.
Fast Facts
Best time to travel:
November – January
Places of interest:
Shwedagon Pagoda
Sule Pagoda
Kandawgyi Lake