Yangon: A novel place to be and a remarkable sight to see
Via Trip101
With a trove of deep-rooted traditions and celebrated cultures, Yangon - formerly known as Rangoon - is best felt without the usual humdrum sightseeing tours.
Instead, surrender yourself to the infectious energy of the locals, coated in the beautiful tongue of the Burmese language, as you uncover an enriching experience of scenic temples, colonial buildings and mobile street food vendors.
Here are 10 ways to get you started:
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3. Chaukhtatgyi Paya’s reclining Buddha
Just northeast of the Shwedagon Pagoda is Chaukhtatgyi Paya, a remarkable temple that houses one of Myanmar’s most adulated reclining Buddha statues. Take in the astonishing grandeur of this 65m-long statue topped with a crown adorned with diamonds and other precious stones.
Look for the gold inscriptions on the Buddha’s feet that describe the many lives of the Buddha, and try your luck at deciphering the symbols.
A small shrine and the Shweminwon Sasana Yeiktha Meditation Centre are also located within the temple complex for you to greater immerse yourself in the tranquil surroundings. The temple is open from 6am-8pm.
Shwegondine Road, Tamwe, Yangon, Myanmar.
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