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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8. Kandawgyi Lake
Can’t get enough of Yangon’s spellbinding sunsets? Take a walk along Kandawgyi Lake as it reaches dusk and watch as the reservoir mirrors the gleaming Shwedagon Pagoda as the sun goes down. Lakeside cafes are aplenty, so settle into a good spot after your stroll and soak up the serene atmosphere.
The area is also home to a small park, a kids’ playground, paintball facilities and the reconstructed Karaweik Palace. Curious visitors should also visit Utopia Tower, a giant pile of artificial rocks that houses restaurants, bars, karaoke, snooker and a viewing deck.
Entrance into the area costs US$1.70.
Kan Yeik Thar Road, Dagon, Yangon, Myanmar.
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