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Yangon

Yangon and Surrounding

Yangon
Yangon

Yangon, the capital city is the main gateway to Myanmar. Evergreen and cool with lush tropical trees, shady parks and beautiful lakes, Yangon has earned the name of the Garden City of the East. Yangon was founded by King Alaungpaya on the site of a small village called Dagon when he conquered lower Myanmar in 1755. The name of Yangon means “End of Strife” which was anglicized to Rangoon. The present day Yangon covers over 350 sq.km and has a population of over 5 million.

Thanlyin (Syrian)

Once a trading port occupied by the Portuguese in the early 17th century. Later the Portuguese adventure de Brito established his own private kingdom. The ruin of a Catholic church built by an Italian missionary in the 18th century can still be seen today. Thanlyin and its surroundings offer many attractions. The old buildings still stand in evidence of the days of Portuguese occupation. The 1822 meter long bridge spanning the Bago River made possible the 45 minutes drive from Yangon. Kyaik-Khauk Pagoda and Kyauktan Pagoda in the creek are worth visiting.

Thanlyin (Syrian)
Twante
Twante

A small town is 24 km from Yangon, reachable by road in an hour or by boat in about two hours on the Twante Canal. The boat trip itself is a joy and a chance to see rural life along the canal while Twante is known for marking potteries. This craft has been handed down from generation to generation and is still carried on in the time-honored tradition. Twante pottery is recognized and distributed throughout the country.

Bago (Pegu)

Situated only 80 km east of Yangon, Bago was an ancient capital of Myanmar in the reign of King Bayingnaung during 16th century and of the Hanthawadi Kingdom for many centuries under the Mon and Myanmar Kings. Points of interest are 55 metres long Shwethalyaung reclining Buddha, Shwe Maw Daw Pagoda, Kalyani Sima Ordination Hall, 28 meters high huge Boddha Image of Kyaikpun Pagoda, Bago Market and Pottery.

Bago (Pegu)
Pyay (Prome)
Pyay (Prome)

The ancient capital of Thiri Kettaya was the Pyu capital until the 8th century finally destroyed by King Anawratha from Bagan in 11th century. Pyay is located about 285 km north of Yangon, on the eastern bank of Ayeyarwaddy. It is easily accessible by road or by rail which takes abo ut 5 hrs. A few kilometers north -east of the town is Thaye Khittaya (Sri Ksetra), an archaeological site of the ancient Pyu capital (5th to 9th century). The Pyu architecture is very different from that of Bagan era. Shwesandaw Pagoda, Hsehatakyi Pagoda, Shwe Phone Pwint Museum, Bawbawgyi Pagoda, Bebegyi Pagoda, Payagyi and Payama Stupas are other places of interest in and around Pyay.

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