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Yangon, the capital, with its population of over 5
million, is the gateway to Myanmar. It was founded by
King Alaungpaya on the site of a small fishing village
called Dagon when he conquered Lower Myanmar in 1755. The
name Yangon means 'End of Strife'.
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Estación Ferrocarril Central |
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Karaweik palace,Royal Lago. |
Yangon gives a very different impression
from other Asian capitals of similar size. It seems full
of trees and shades. Wide streets, orderly town planning
and neglected colonial-style public buildings revive
visions of a century of British rule, while busy street
scenes and shimmering pagodas, bursting through a leafy
canopy, hint the rich local culture. From miles away on
ship or by plane approaching the city, you will see a
golden tower stabbing the sky. This is the
SHWEDAGON PAGODA,
the largest and oldest temple of its kind.
Towering almost 100 meters above the green city,
this 2,500 years old shrine is a place of
pilgrimage for Buddhists from many lands and is
the very symbol of why Myanmar is called 'The
Golden Land'. A visit to Yangon is not complete
without a visit to Yangon's premier sight!
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La
Pagoda de Shwedagon Dorada |
SULE
PAGODA
Over 2,000 years old and a haven of peace in the bustling
downtown area, "it can be seen every day, but very
rare to make a visit" - people here compare it with
Picadilly Circus.
BOTATAUNG
PAGODA
You can walk into the stupa! And believe it or not, it is
the ONLY pagoda in the world where you can see a real
hair relic of Lord Buddha.
KABA
AYE PAGODA
means 'World Peace' to which this pagoda is dedicated.
Built in 1952, it is significant because of the Sixth
World Buddhist Synod, which was held there in 1954.
CHAUKHTATKYI
PAGODA
Actually it is not a pagoda but a Tazaung (pavillion)
where a 70 meters long Buddha statue can be found.
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La Pagoda de ChaukHtatkyi |
MAI
LAMU PAGODA,
named after the mother of the legendary founder of the capital, is a wonderland of spired pagodas and sculptured
figures.
BOGYOKE
MARKET
Wander around the Bogyoke Market where you can
find a mixture of foreign made products and
Myanmar antiques, wood, ivory and mother of pearl
carving, lacquerware, tapestries, and, and,
and...You will also meet Myanmar people from all
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CITY CIRCLE TRAIN
Take a 2 1/2 hour ride in one of the 50 years old coaches
fully covered with detergent advertising. If you wish to
drive through rural areas, stopping at numerous stations
watching cigarette sellers, betelnut sellers, fortune tellers, and, and, and... - then just buy a ticket at our
RAIL & FLY DEPARTMENT or - if you want to travel
in comfort - charter a special carriage complete with
butler service!
Excursions
from Yangon
Bagan - Bagan excursions - Mandalay - Mandalay excursions - Kayin State - Mon State - Rakhine State - Shan State
© 1999 Myriam
Grest Thein
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