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Halpin Neighbourhood		Yangon Zoo
China Town		Bogyoke Aung San Market
Thet yet taw monestry		Mahabandoola Garden
Old War Office		B M E 2 Club

Yangon (Burmese: ¹¯¹¹¯­·, population 5,000,000nearly) (2007 census)^citation needed, , formerly Rangoon, and still known by that name in many circles, see below under "History"}, is the largest city of Myanmar (formerly Burma) and its former capital. The city is located at the convergence of the Yangon and Bago Rivers, and is about 30 km (19 mi) away from the Gulf of Martaban. Yangon is located at 16°48' North, 96°09' East (16.8, 96.15), and its standard time zone is UTC/GMT +6:30 hours. In November 2005, the military junta began relocating the capital to Naypyidaw, Mandalay Division which was officially named as the new capital on 26 March 2006^.

Religious sites

• Shwedagon Paya, Myanmar's foremost pilgrimage site, is a 100 m gold-gilded stupa located on the outskirts of Yangon. The core of the pagoda is believed to house many Buddhist relics, including a few strands of Buddha's hair. The pagoda is surrounded by many zedis, and is an excellent shopping location.

• Sule Paya, located on a roundabout downtown is at the center of the city. A 46 m octagonal-shaped stupa that houses a strand of Buddha's hair. It is gold-gilded, and is surrounded by an array of smaller chedis and Buddhas.

• Saint Mary's Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral. The cathedral's exterior is run-down, but its interior is exquisite.

• Holy Trinity Cathedral is the Anglican cathedral built by the British. It is one of two cathedrals in Yangon, and has a beautiful interior.

• Musmeah Yeshua Synagogue, located at 85, 26th Street, is the only Jewish synagogue in Yangon. It is a colonial relic, built in 1893. Its interior is beautifully maintained.

• Mailamu Paya, located in the outskirts of Yangon, is a large expanse of land on which larger-than-life and colourful statues depicting Buddha's lives are located. Mailamu Paya also showcases a pavilion on a man-made lake, and several zedis.

Parks

• Zoological Gardens, first opened by the British in 1906, contains Myanmar's most expansive collection of wild animals. During public holidays, the Snake Dance and Elephant Circus are performed for visitors. Open 08:00-18:00.

• Mahabandoola Garden, located in the cantonment, is known for its rose gardens. Inside the gardens is the Independence Monument, built to signify Myanmar's independence. The garden offers a great view of the City Hall, and colonial buildings of the British Rangoon.

• People's Park, which occupies 130 acres, is located between Parliament and Shwedagon Paya and is known for its large concrete water fountain. Inside the park is a museum. The government collects entrance fees for tourists. Open 07:00-19:00.

• Inya Lake, the largest lake in the city, recently renovated its shoreline. Some parts of Inya Lake's shorelines are accessible by foot, and are known for their gardens. Along Inya Lake's shorelines is the famous Inya Lake Hotel, now owned by Dusit, and the Yangon University (in a beautiful park-like atmosphere). Surrounding the lakeside are many villas owned by military leaders.

• Kandawgyi Lake (formerly Victoria Lakes) is a large oval-shaped lake northeast of the downtown area. It was recently renovated, and foreigners must pay a entrance fee. At its northwestern tip is Bogyoke Aung San Park, which is located on Natmauk Road. The Lake is best known for its Karaweik (located at its southwestern tip), a replica of a traditional Burmese royal boat.

• Martyrs' Mausoleum is a memorial built to honour Aung San and 6 cabinet members who were assassinated. The mausoleum is located on a hill, and is adjacent to Shwedagon Paya. It offers a beautiful panoramic view of Yangon.

Miscellaneous

• Aung San's House, located at Natmauk Road (near the German embassy). This was the house were Aung San lived, with his wife and three children, short before he was assassinated. The house is still in original condition, with many interesting items on display. For instance Aung San's car, his library and his suit. Outside is the pond were his son Aung San Lin drowned. This accident was one of the reasons why the family moved. Entry US$3.

• Aung San Suu Kyi's House, located on University Avenue, is frequented by many tourists. However, the house is barricaded by a concrete wall and barbed wire, and has surveillance and security to prevent documentation. In addition, the government has blocked traffic to the right side of University Avenue.

• Defence Services Museum, located at Shwedagon Pagoda Road. The (army) played a pivotal role in Burmese history. So it won't harm to know a little bit more about them. The Defence Services Museum contains an interesting collection of weapons, armoured cars and tanks. There even is a big hall with about ten fighter planes and helicopters on show. Hardly anybody ever visits this museum, so you will probably be on your own and followed around by a government spook. Taking photos is prohibited, but can be arranged if you are willing to wheel and deal with a couple of stern-looking army officers. Entry US$5.

• Martyrs' Mausoleum, near the south gate of Shwedagon. Contains the tombs of Queen Suphayalat, wife of Burma’s last king; nationalist and writer Thakin Kodaw Hmaing; former UN Secretary-General U Thant; and Aung San Suu Kyi’s mother, Khin Kyi. In 1983, the structure was bombed by North Korean agents attempting to assassinate the visiting South Korean president. He escaped, but 21 others were killed. The structure was completely rebuilt, and is now much less grand than the original.

• National Museum, located at 26, Pansodan Street displays many Burmese historical artifacts, including regalia of the last Konbaung Dynasty. The museum is open 10:00-15:00, and is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

• Strand Hotel, located at 92, Strand Road, is the oldest and most famous hotel in Myanmar, built by the Sarkies brothers in 1901. It is a national landmark and was renovated in the 1990s after years of neglect by the socialist regime.

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yangon sunset
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This doesn't look like a disappointment, but it was a huge one for me. I had really hoped to get to the river for a few photos on my last night in Yangon. Events leading up to the evening took way longer than they were planned to, then when we were taken to the river, there was no access. I managed to shoot this with a long lens though a gate I wasn't allowed to walk through. We walked along the waterfront, unable to see the river, for ages as the light faded and my hopes of seeing the river ablaze faded with it. A consolation walk through the old town was OK, but I was really bummed about missing the river. Something to do next time in Yangon.


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Botahtaung Jetty, Yangon -- Commuters crossing the Yangon River by boats to reach Dala. Seagulls circle around the boats, hoping to get some food.


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Yangon: Burmese train system, countryside between Yangon and Kyaikhto (Jan 2007)


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Me, Ron, Steven, Nelson: River cruise on the Ayeyarwady, Yangon (Jan 2007)


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Yangon: Medical school reunion river cruise on the Ayeyarwady (Jan 2007)

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Burmese Market: Bogyoke Zay, Yangon
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