Yangon Yangon, also known as Rangoon, is the biggest and main commercial city of the Myanmar. Before government change the capital to Nay-Pyi-Taw (central region of the Myanmar), Yangon was the capital of the country. Nowadays, Yangon is still source of jobs and network of offices. Tourists love to walk along the colonial buildings that are situated in the downtown area of Yangon. Shwedagon Pagoda, a landmark of the Myanmar, is also situated in Yangon. When tourists visit to Myanmar, most of them don’t forget to visit to Yangon. Modernized shopping malls are being opened nowadays. But Yangon Zoo that is old over 100 years old is still opened in Yangon. So, Yangon can be said kinds of art that mixed with modernized and ancient beauties.

 

History

Yangon Yangon was small village that is lived by fishermen families. They built the village by centering the Shwe Dagon Pagoda. Ancient Mon found Yangon as Dagon in the early year of 11 century. At the time, it is known as the part of Lower Burma. In 1772, King Alaungphaya renamed as Yangon (The meaning in Myanmar is the city that is passed over the danger). The British first captured Yangon in the First Anglo-Burmese War (1824-26) but returned it Burmese administration after the war.

 

Places to visit

Yangon Yangon Yangon Shwedagon shouldn’t be missed to visit since it was landmark of the Myanmar. Kandawgyi and Yangon Zoo are situated near by Shwedagon. Inya Lake and People Park are also popular public places that should be visited. National Museum is also located in Yangon. Downtown area is also attracted to tourists. If you want to enjoy Night life of Yangon, the 19th street, Sanchaung area and Myanmar Plaza are welcome until 12PM. If you don’t know where to go in Yangon Region, you can visit (https://mingalago.com/interest/?destination=yangon-region&category=all)

 

Transportation in Yangon

Air

Yangon ben bryant / Shutterstock.com Yangon International Air-port is the main entrance of the country for international airline. It prefers daily flights to Asia countries and local cities. Yangon International Air-port is situated in 19km (12 miles) from the city centre. There are some flight tickets bookings for flight to Yangon. (https://mingalago.com/flights/)

 

Railway

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Yangon Circular train is the main transportation for railway since Yangon Central Railway Station is located in Yangon. Yangon circular trains are popular again because the main roads of city are crowed with buses, taxi and cars which made Yangon more traffic especially in the rush hours. An average of 100,000 to 150,000 commuters (including students, workers, office staffs, costermongers and monks) go to their particular places by riding Yangon Circular Trains for everyday. There will be 39 stations that linked the city’s commercial area with the suburbs area in one big loop if you take a ride of Yangon Circular Train. The loop begins from Yangon Central Railway Station and it will take around 3 hours to finish the whole circuit. If you want to get more information about Yangon Circular Train, check (https://mingalago.com/interest/yangon-circular-railway/)

 

Bus and taxi

Yangon For going around the city, you can take taxi, buses or trains. “Grab” is the most popular taxi service application in Myanmar which shows the fixed price or you can call the taxi on the streets. Most of Taxis in Myanmar are not meter taxi so have to deal the price in advance before get in. If you want to try to ride a bus, I recommend you use the “HappyGoGo” or “YBus: Yangon Bus” application if you are in Yangon. You can check the bus numbers, stops and routes in these applications which can make easy bus ride. The costs are 100Kyats, 200Kyats, 300Kyats and 500Kyats

 

Foods and Restaurants

Yangon You don’t need to worry about the food in Myanmar because there is wide variation of restaurants, fast food shops, cafes, bakery, tea shops, etc. Some restaurants open for 24 hours. There is also many food stalls if you are into the street foods but you should aware that the hygiene standard may be low in Myanmar. You can also try the variety of local ethnic cuisines such as Rakhine, Chin, Shan, Kachin, Mon and many more. The night market along the Strand roads has many food stalls with diversity of foods which start opens from 4pm to 9pm. If you face problems to find restaurant information, check this website address. (https://mingalago.com/restaurant/?destination=yangon-region&category=all)

 

Hotels in Yangon

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here are so many hotels that can serve according to your money used. If you don’t want to use so much for hotels, very cheap hostels that will cost from $6 to $10 per night are welcome to you. If you are kind of person who love luxury life, 5 stars hotels that will cost over $100 per night are ready to serve for you. If you don’t want to think so much about hotels, check this link (https://mingalago.com/hotel/?destination=yangon-region)

Five Crowd-pleasing Spots in Yangon

Yangon Region

Ancient Treasure from Southern Silk Road Exhibition

Yangon Region

11th Local Product Exhibition

Yangon Region

Amazing Restaurant, Joker

Yangon Region
Thingyangyun

Amara Foot Reflexology (Spa)

Yangon Region
Tamwe

Traditional norms to consider when traveling to Pagodas

Yangon Region
Bahan

One day round trip to Pan-Ta-Pwint mountain from Yangon

Yangon Region

Shel’s Bistro

Yangon Region
Bahan

Golden Park Spa Land

Yangon Region
North Dagon

5 steps to a clean fridge (AyeSay Services)

Yangon Region
Kyauktada

Tokyo Dining City shares Food hall Culture with residents of Yangon

Yangon Region
Kyauktada

Airport Shuttle Bus

Yangon Region

The YBS City Transit

Yangon Region

Don’t miss these two restaurants if you love to eat traditional foods

Yangon Region
Bahan
Yankin

Waziya Cinema, formerly the Excelsior Theatre

Yangon Region

Pet Cafes in Yangon

Yangon Region
Sanchaung
Tamwe

5 Cafes that make you feel satisfied

Yangon Region
Sanchaung
Bahan
Dagon
Kyauktada

A visit to historical Twante

Yangon Region
Twante

5 bookstores you should definitely go to

Yangon Region
Botataung
Ahlone
Yankin
Lanmadaw

St. Mary’s Cathedral

Yangon Region
Botataung

Have you ever ridden a horse? -Yangon Equestrian Country Club (YECC)-

Yangon Region
North Dagon

LIFE & WORK - Looking for a comfortable workplace - (vol.1: Cafe at Downtown of Yangon)

Yangon Region
Botataung
Latha
Kyauktada

The AXEolute best hangout spot in Yangon: The Grit

Yangon Region
Bahan

Best spots in Kandawgyi

Yangon Region
Mingalar Taung Nyunt

A Wonderful bar, TIPSY

Yangon Region
Bahan

Urban Fortune-tellers

Yangon Region

Amazing Café 20

Yangon Region
Bahan

The lounge at Yangon International Airport is super comfortable! (Priority path is also available)

Yangon Region

“One of the best Music Bars in Yangon, Brooklyn”

Yangon Region
Kyauktada

Amazing Restaurant of Yangon part 2 - Pansodan Art Scene Café -

Yangon Region
Kyauktada