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YANGON
YANGON

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Yangon (formerly Rangoon) is Myanmar’s largest and most captivating city- a place where time-honored traditions meet a vibrant modern spirit. As the country’s cultural and spiritual heart, Yangon draws travelers from around the world to experience its unique blend of colonial architecture, sacred Buddhist sites, and lively local markets. It’s the perfect destination for anyone interested in Yangon tourism, whether you’re booking with a Vietnam Travel Agency or planning a customized Yangon tour.
Often called “The Golden City of Myanmar”, Yangon is a gateway to the country’s diverse heritage and a key stop for those seeking to travel to Yangon and explore Southeast Asia’s lesser-traveled paths. Strolling along leafy avenues, you’ll find grand colonial buildings standing shoulder-to-shoulder with vibrant street vendors and tranquil temples. Yangon’s diverse neighborhoods echo its fascinating history- a tapestry woven from Burmese, Indian, and Chinese influences that shape its cuisine, markets, and daily life. One of the city’s unmissable highlights is the Shwedagon Pagoda, an awe-inspiring golden stupa that soars above the skyline and is believed to be over 2,500 years old.
Once the capital of Myanmar until the government moved to Naypyidaw in 2006, Yangon remains the country’s largest and most dynamic city. It’s the perfect starting point for those planning their next Yangon tour or seeking authentic experiences with the help of a Vietnam Travel Agency. Highlights include ancient temples, shimmering pagodas, bustling local markets, street food, and serene lakeside parks- all waiting to be discovered.
For travelers eager to travel to Yangon, the city promises an unforgettable journey into Myanmar’s past, present, and future- a destination where every day is a new adventure.

Activities

Our pick: Visits to 2,600-year-old Shweddagon pagoda for a half day, especially upon the sunrise and sunset. Learning about different kinds of pearls at the Gem Museum; shopping at Scott Market and attending a mass at a Catholic church

Great place for meditation, religious tour, Study of Buddishm, theme tours and culture expedition.

Departure for at least two-week trip to the country center, including Bagan, Mandalay, Inle Lake by riverway, airway or landway using first-class bus.

Departure for Kayin and Mon States in the Southeast or taking short flight to mysterious Mrak-ou, Ngapali or another beaches in the West.

Land transfer to the Southeast to Kyaiktiyo (Golden Rock), Hpa-an, Mawlamine, or to the North by air for long trekking in Kachin state.