Fascinating Facts
- The local people in the city are very friendly and hospitable. They will understand you even if you don’t have a common language to communicate.
- The streets of Yangon are dotted with street food vendors selling fresh and yummy local cuisine. Don’t miss trying everything!
- Don’t be surprised if you see locals roaming around the city with a face masque on. It is Thanaka, an organic substance that protects the skin from the sun. You should try it too!


History
HOW TO GET THERE

- Yangon has a large international airport which is well-connected with the rest of the world. You can fly to Yangon from almost all domestic airports in the country. The flight time from Mandalay is around two and a half hours, Bagan is around an hour and fifteen minutes and Nay Pyi Taw is fifty five minutes.
- Taxis are available in abundance in Yangon with service companies offering competitive deals and drivers who speak in English. You can take a bus to reach to roam around in Yangon. You can also opt for the environmental-friendly trishaw service.
- Train services are available from Mandalay (14 hours), Bagan (17 hours) and Inle (more than a day) to Yangon. The Yangon Circular Train takes you through Yangon’s rural landscape in just three hours.
Top Attractions
Yangon is a multi-faceted city with a lot to explore. We strongly suggest keeping some time in enjoy the beauty of this historic city. Visit the gardens, wildlife parks, lakes filled with various flora and fauna, colonial-era buildings and much more when you are here. Yangon is famous for its colonial-era buildings which are best explored by foot or on trishaws. Yangon has some of the most beautiful churches in the country which you cannot miss.
Yangon also houses some of the most famous pagodas of the country. In fact, you will find one pagoda in almost every corner of the city. Myanmar’s most sacred and popular pagoda, Shwedagon Pagoda is located here and is a must visit in any itinerary of Yangon. Be mesmerised by this landmark and also spend some time immersed in the peaceful culture of the pagoda. Yangon also has a number of museums and historical sites where you can witness traditional artefacts and understand the rich culture of Myanmar.
Things To Do

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