About Yangon Division
Yangon Map
Yangon is a region in Lower Myanmar bordered by the Gulf of Martaban. Its capital, Yangon, is the country’s largest city and was the national capital under British rule, when it was known as Rangoon. A mix of colonial architecture, modern high-rises and gilded Buddhist pagodas defines its skyline. Its famed Shwedagon Paya, a huge, shimmering pagoda complex, draws thousands of pilgrims annually.
Interesting Foods
Interesting Places
10 foods you must try in Yangon
- Mohinga. Mohinga at Feel Restaurant. …
- Laphet. The fermented tea leaf dish served with a variety of ingredients such as peanuts, fried garlic, and dried shrimp is pretty unique even in Southeast Asia. …
- Shan noodles. …
- Rakhine Mont Ti. …
- Nan Gyi Thoke. …
- Coconut noodles. …
- Tofu salad. …
- Burmese curries.
- Sweets and desserts
- Barbecue and grills
TOP 5 PLACES IN YANGON
Here is our Top 5 Places in Yangon :
1. Shwedagon Pagoda
No visit to the Union of Myanmar is complete without a visit to the 2,500 years old Shwedagon Pagoda, which enshrines strands of Buddha’s hair and other holy relics. Located west of the Royal Lake on 114 -acre Singuttara Hill in Yangon, Shwedagon Pagoda is the most sacred and impressive Buddhist site for the people of the Union of Myanmar.
2. KanDawGyi Garden
Kandawgyi Garden or Kandawgyi Nature Park is one of the tourist
attractions of Yangon. Kandawgyi meaning “the great lake” in Myanmar
is a popular recreation centre in Yangon.Kandawgyi Park is 260 acres wide (the
garden area is 110 acres and water area is 150 acres).You can see the natural
sight of the lake water, large shady trees and variety of beautiful flowers.
3. Waterboom
The Yangon Waterboom is Myanmar’s first modern water park and home
to an array of exciting entertainment and attractions. Located in Shu Khin
Thar, Thar Kay Ta Township, Yangon, this family recreational destination offers
10 world-class rides, slides, and facilities that will take FUN to a whole new
level.
4. National Races Village
National Races Village is located near Thanlyin Bridge. Thaketa Township. Yangon. National races village was constructed by Ministry of Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs is situated in Tharketa Township. on the left of Yangon-Thanlyin Bridge.
5. People’s Park
People’s Park is located near the western stairways of Shwedagon
Pagoda. It is an area of a total of 135.72 acres bounded by the main
thoroughfares of Pyay Road to its west, U Wisara Road to its east, Dhammazedi
Road to its north and Ahlone Road to its south. It was first opened in 1990.
