5 places you should visit when arriving to Yangon, former capital of Myanmar

Myanmar is one of the countries in Southeast Asia that has world heritage places, and one of the Buddhism countries. Tourism has not been that famous before the country was opening up in 2012. Since the elected government is ruling the country, people have more confident to come and visit Myanmar.

When you visit Myanmar, the first place you would land is most likely to be the former capital of Myanmar, Yangon or Rangoon. Without a tour guide, you would know almost nothing of where to visit for sight seeing and other local lifestyles.

Here are the 5 places you should visit when you are in Yangon:

#1 Shwedagon Pagoda

Shwedagon is one of the most famous places in Yangon, one of the architectural wonders and most visited place. You will see many kind of pagodas, stupas, and temples.
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#2 Sule Pagoda and city hall

 Sule Pagoda and city hall are located in the center of the Yangon city. Sule is one of the historical pagodas. Around that area, you will be able to visit city hall and other colonial buildings.
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#3 Botathaung Pagoda

This is one of the beautiful pagodas in the city of Yangon. Many tourists go and visit there. It is a famous place for the shrines in this pagoda. Some believers said they wishes are filled when coming and paying respect to the shrine. It is also famous for Thai believers.

In the above picture, it is showing a Thai tourist paying homage to the shrine of Amagyi Mya Nan New.
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#4 Chaukhtatgyi's reclining Buddha

Chaukhtatgyi or Chauk Htat Gyi is famous for its 70 meters long reclining Buddha image, the biggest and most respectful of Buddha image in Yangon.
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#5 Mahavizaya Pagoda 

It is said that the Buddha image in this pagoda is presented by the Nepal King. It has the modern style architectural masterpieces.