Yangon (Rangoon)
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Yangon was founded by King Alaungpaya on the site of a small villiage called Dagon when he conquered lower myanmar in 1755. And the name changed to Yangon means “end of strife” which was anglicized to Rangoon. Yangon became the capital of Myanmar in 1885 (120 years on 6th Nov 2005), and is a thriving seaport and the main gateway of air and sea travel. Yangon sits on a spit of land surrounded on three sides by water Yangon has a unique charm with its old colonial building such as Strand Hotel and Governor's Residence (Pansea), tree lined boulevards, vest bustling local markets and tranquil lakes. The present days of Yangon covers over 350 sq km and has a population of over 5 million. Yangon, on a grid pattern around Sule Pagoda, an excellent landmark in the downtown area. The area around it is a hive of local activity, alive with numerous small shops and business.
The City Hall is one of the grandest, a massive stone structure with a traditional peacock seal above the entrance, lending to it a distinctive Burmese flavor. The supreme court, High court, and Railway station are also magnificent remembrances of the bygone era. Just a few minutes drive from town centre, you will find Kandawgyi (Royal Lake) and its surrounding gardens. It is both a pleasant place to walk and watch the sunset. Sunset at Kandawgyi lake looking towards Shwedagon Pagoda is one of the Yangon’s most memorable experiences.
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Yangon was founded by King Alaungpaya on the site of a small villiage called Dagon when he conquered lower myanmar in 1755. And the name changed to Yangon means “end of strife” which was anglicized to Rangoon. Yangon became the capital of Myanmar in 1885 (120 years on 6th Nov 2005), and is a thriving seaport and the main gateway of air and sea travel. Yangon sits on a spit of land surrounded on three sides by water Yangon has a unique charm with its old colonial building such as Strand Hotel and Governor's Residence (Pansea), tree lined boulevards, vest bustling local markets and tranquil lakes. The present days of Yangon covers over 350 sq km and has a population of over 5 million. Yangon, on a grid pattern around Sule Pagoda, an excellent landmark in the downtown area. The area around it is a hive of local activity, alive with numerous small shops and business.
The City Hall is one of the grandest, a massive stone structure with a traditional peacock seal above the entrance, lending to it a distinctive Burmese flavor. The supreme court, High court, and Railway station are also magnificent remembrances of the bygone era. Just a few minutes drive from town centre, you will find Kandawgyi (Royal Lake) and its surrounding gardens. It is both a pleasant place to walk and watch the sunset. Sunset at Kandawgyi lake looking towards Shwedagon Pagoda is one of the Yangon’s most memorable experiences.
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