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Yangon Travel Guide
City Guide about Yangon with tips and reviews by travelers.
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Yangon is situated in the fertile delta country of southern Myanmar on the
Yangon River.
In the 1775 Yangon became the capital of Myanmar when King Alaungpaya made stop the numerous internal wars. Yangon means literally “end of the fight”.
Later the city was first conquered by the British and then by the Japanese and became again capital of Myanmar in 1948.
Today the city is an important cultural centre as well as a very active commercial port.
At present, Yangon has a population of about four million people.
The main religion in Yangon is Buddhism and the local currency is named Kyat.
In the 1775 Yangon became the capital of Myanmar when King Alaungpaya made stop the numerous internal wars. Yangon means literally “end of the fight”.
Later the city was first conquered by the British and then by the Japanese and became again capital of Myanmar in 1948.
Today the city is an important cultural centre as well as a very active commercial port.
At present, Yangon has a population of about four million people.
The main religion in Yangon is Buddhism and the local currency is named Kyat.
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Recensioni Yangon
Overall rating 6
Overall Guide :
In the last years Yangon had a fast development in its trade activities and
also many hotels, motels and lodges were built.
It is full of green places and trees and is completely different to other Asian
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of the same size.
There are many famous pagodas in Yangon worth to be seen and which give the
city also a religious importance all over Myanmar.
The climate is typical tropic, characterized by three main seasons: the cool
season and best one to visit the city goes from October to February, the hot
season from March to May and the rainy season from June to October.
The official language is Burman; English is used mostly for tourist and commercial
reasons.
Overall rating 9
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This is a very beautiful place where people are very polite and where there is the Shwe Dagon Pagoda. Yangon is really a good place to visit and although it is not a luxurious place, it's going to be quite
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an exiting place. From Yangon, you can go to other interesting places in Myanmar like the Moe Yunn Gyi Wetland in Bago division and the Inle lake in Southern Shan State. I'm sure you'll have an exiting experience in Yangon.
Da non perdere Shwedagon pagoda
Overall rating 7
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Yangon is a good city but weak in road safety due to lack of driving discipline and safety road crossing. No lamp post electricity, unsafe platform with many vendors. No proper bus way and road block by buses looking for
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passenger. No car speed control in the city, scattered garbages with many dirty roads. Hotel room charges are sky high with poor services. Taxis run without meter. Taxi charges are mouth value. People are good and helpful. Shwedagon is unique in ASEAN.
Da non perdere Shwedagon pagoda
Overall rating 9
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The city is dirty, people don't follow rules although they're quite friendly. Roads are blocked in many places and the drainage system is not functional and thus streets floods in the rainy season. Some people are very poor, they don't
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have life security or convenience. Weather is fine. Food is good.
Da non perdere Shwedagon pagoda
Overall rating 10
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Yangon, Myanmar is a beautiful place to see when u visit. There are so many culture and ancient pagodas that lasted for thousand of years. You can also visit Shwedagone pagoda that is located in the middle of Yangon and
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it is really peaceful to visit at the morning. Moreover we want more tourist to visit our wonderful view. So PLEASE visit Myanmar for at least once.
Da non perdere Ancient pagodas
Overall rating 7
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Hotels have become poor value for money compared to other countries in the region particularly Vietnam and Cambodia. Prices are soon to increase even more Oct. 2012. typically $75 per night for a modest place to stay.
Da non perdere Ancient pagodas
Overall rating 7
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Very friendly place and good for relaxing. You can see different and interesting scene in this area. Food is really nice! Moderate level of taste, not too strong nor not tasteless. Things here are cheap in general.
Only problem is
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the Internet connection. Couldn't get smooth connection.
Overall rating 9
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Yangon is a nice place to visit. One of the world's wonders, Shwedagon pagoda, is situated in Yangon. The accommodation is very affordable. There are a lot of weakest in discipline and transportation. It's a very crowded city, but the
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citizens are very helpful and friendly.
Da non perdere Shwedagon pagoda
Overall rating 7
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It is a good place to visit. It has so many kinds of places such as golden Pagoda, parks, restaurants, supermarkets, plaza, etc. It is also a commerciall city. Yangon is also really small in the map but it is
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a big city in our mind.
Da non perdere Shwedagon pagoda
, The National Museum
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