Tourist Attractions

         Yangon - Yangon, the Capital City, is the main gateway to Myanmar. Yangon was founded by King Alaungpaya on the site of a small settlement called Dagon when he conquered Lower Myanmar in 1755. The name "Yangon" means "End of Strife", which was anglicized as Rangoon by the British. The present day Yangon covers over 400 sq. km. and has a population of over 5 million. The main attractions in Yangon is the world-famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Other tourist attractions include" the 70-metre long Reclinging Buddha of Chauk-tat-gyi Pagoda, Nga-tat-gyi Pagoda, Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labbha Muni Buddha Image, Kaba Aye (World Peace) Pagoda, Mahawizaya Pagoda, National Museum, Zoological Garden, Bogyoke Aung San Park, Kandawgyi Lake, People' Square and People's Park.

          Other Attractions around Yangon

         Mandalay - The last capital of the third Myanmar Empire, Mandalay, is situated in centreal Myanmar and 668 km north of Yangon. It is the largest city after Yangon and is both a bustling commercial center and a repository of ancient culture. It is also a transportation hub of the central Myanmar. With the remains of the old monasteries, Mandalay is a showcase of Myanmar arts and architecture of the 19th century. It is also noted for woodcarvings, silverware, tapestries, silk cloth and other traditional craft products. Mya Nan San Kyaw Golden Palace, Mandalay Hill, Shwenandaw, Maha Muni Pagoda, Kuthodaw Pagoda are some of the tourist attractions of Mandalay.

          Other Attractions around Mandalay

         Bagan - Bagan is the main tourist attraction in Myanmar and one of the richest archaeological sites in Asia. It is located on the eastern bank of Ayeyarwaddy River, the main river of Myanmar. The best lacquer ware in Myanmar is available there. The whole space is densely studded with pagodas of all sizes and shapes. At one time, there were 13,000 temples, pagodas and religious structures. Today, only over 2000 well-preserved pagodas and temples of the 11th-13th century. The best lacquer ware in Myanmar is available there. Among the significant temples and pagodas are:- Ananda Tmeple, Thatbyinnyu Temple, Gubyaukgyi Temple, Htilominlo Temple.

         Other Attractions around Bagan
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