Expect all things marvellous at Myanmar's largest city
Previously named Rangoon, Yangon serves as a shining beacon of the country's political shift, first gaining independence before reopening to the world as a commercial and cultural hub. And the numbers do speak for itself, where over 4 million tourists visited the country in 2015!
From a slew of the hottest F&B establishments to heritage sites that reflect impressive colonial architecture, here's a guide to what the vibrant city has to offer:
Source: Myanmar Holidays Travel
2. Pagoda Hopping
Pagodas are a common sight in Buddhist majority Yangon. For those looking for the iconic pagodas of all, the Shwedagon Pagoda is the place to be. The most sacred, and majestic of them all, this 2,500 years old pagoda is rumoured to have been around even during the lifetime of numerous Buddhas, with it enshrining sacred relics of at least the past four of them. Unsprisingly, this pagoda is Myanmar’s most important Buddhist pilgrimage site.
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