King Alaungpaya of Konbaung Dynasty founded this capital city
in 1755. Yangon is the capital and gateway to Myanmar, whose rich
history is gently woven into the present, it is an evergreen city
with lush tropical trees, shady parks, the spectacular pagodas
and beautiful lakes. Yangon with elegant and aged colonial buildings
which give the city a special appeal.
The oldest and most famous Buddhist shrine, Shwedagon Pagoda
dating back over 2,500 year is the main attraction of Yangon.
It is 110 m high, looking down onto the city from a hill. Its
surface is plaited with over 30 tons of gold, brought since hundreds
of years by millions of pilgrims.
Other attractions in Yangon are Sule Pagoda, National Museum,
Jade and Gems Emporium, Bogyoke Aung San Park, People’s
Square and People Park, Zoological Garden and Hlawga Wildlife
Park.
Yangon International Airport is the main gateway and there are
regular daily flights to Yangon from Bangkok and Singapore.
