Yangon Welcomes You

Finally, the recent tourism ban in Yangon is lifted, and now the number of tourists is increasing each month. Now, many tour companies are also starting to cover Burma, as the country began opening its doors to the world again. The city is also called Rangoon, which is the capital city of the country, and a gateway to all the contiguous regions, and country. Many come to this city to experience a distinctive cultural experience. Many travellers are awe struck by the city’s diversity, charm, and slow paced life. As the city once again welcome tourists, the opportunity to explore this mysterious and beautiful place can contribute to the economic health of the city. There are already insurmountable reviews written about this wonderful city, and these reviews help prospect vacationers to take a glimpse of what to expect in this city. The Guardian and USA Today have already included the city as one of the most exciting travel destinations in Asia.

Yangon is relatively a cool place due to the presence of lush trees, and gardens, which earned its title Garden City of the East. It is clean and green, so you can stroll all day in a cool breeze. When you are in the city, hanging out in tea shops on the side of the streets and learning to prepare betel nut, is a real cultural immersion. Get a chance to cook and taste the local cuisine. The Yangon cuisine is much similar to the Thai cuisine because they share the same culinary culture. A mix of Chinese, Indian, and European influences, along with their local flair, produced a unique taste.

Sightseeing in around the city promises numerous wonderful discoveries and getting around on foot is the best way to do it. Taxis are inexpensive but always check the local tourism website for the latest travel tips. As a reminder, the best place to visit the city is from June to September. Please see the next segment for the best places to see in the city.

The Shwedagon Paya is an architectural masterpiece unique to the region. The pagoda is a jaw dropping sight. When the sun hits the structure, it’s golden surface glistens, and it is an amazing sight. It is the most sacred pagoda in the land and every Buddhist monk dreams of coming to the shrine at least once. The government imposed a fee of 5 dollars per person.

The Chaukhtatgyi Paya features a large reclining Buddha inside the pagoda. The people come to the paya to pray to the Buddha. You can also find astrologers, palm readers, and fortune tellers if you want to have fun in knowing your future. The Buddha is about 2 and half storeys high, and it is an imposing sight. There is no entrance fee required here.

The National Museum features a rich collection of the country’s affluent past. Here, you will see the most magnificent finery of ivory chairs, jewelleries, gold, and other earthly wealth never before seen in other museums, in the world. The museum has art galleries, fossil remains, and natural history quarters. Admission fee is 5 dollars.

The city has beautiful beaches, markets, gardens, villages, squares, and monuments to visit. Restaurants and street stalls offer reasonably priced food to keep your energy up all day. Hotels and inns starts at 20 dollars per night, which is one of the cheapest hotel rates in Asia. In Yangon, a truly unique cultural immersion awaits you, come.