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:
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9. Live like a Local
Want to experience what it feels like to live in a local Burmese village? Then Dala Village, will be your best bet. Take a 15 minutes ferry ride(USD$4) from the Pansodan Pier to the fishing village located at the outskirts of Yangon.
Similar to the Circular Train, peddlers will come onboard to sell their wares, turning the ferry into a mini floating market.
A piece of advice – be knowledgeable about the prices of the services and products as there may be attempts from the locals to jack up their prices to almost five times higher than the market rate. Other scams include guilt tripping foreigners into purchasing rice for the poor.
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