Top Things to do in Yangon (Rangoon)
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Top 10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Yangon (Rangoon), Yangon Region
Yangon (formerly known as Rangoon) is no longer the capital of Myanmar, but it has experienced a huge increase in tourism recently. Book early, as hotel rooms are sometimes hard to find! While you’re in town, the Shwedagon Pagoda, an immense, ancient Buddhist shrine, is a must-see—TripAdvisor travelers recommend visiting at sunrise or sunset.
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1. Trish Gallery
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Trish Gallery in Yangon showcases a variety of collector pieces of artworks from a diverse group of Myanmar artists. Our selection includes abstract sculptures to avant-garde watercolor and everything in between.
2. No.2 Art Area
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
No. 2 Art Area is a common space for young art lovers to create, engage and express their creativity – a sprawling compound where young street artists can view, display, create and practice their crafts.
3. Baungdawgyoke Pagoda
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4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By dnaleciz - Moreno Valley, United States
Arrived in Dalah via the ferry boat from Yangon. Boat trip is $2,00 one way. Upon arrival was met by a mob of motorcycle taxi drivers offering trips around Dalah and to Twante for a few hundred kyate. One driver offered to take me to see the snakes for 600 kyate. Able to convince him that the trip was only worth 400 kyate. We finally agreed on a price and off we went. The road leaves a lot to be desired and one is sure to have a very sore rear end when you arrive at the pagoda. The Baungdawgyoke Pagoda is about 5 miles east of the town of Twante. Upon arrival the Pagoda, it looks just like a million similar Pagoda found throughout Myanmar. The Pagoda is in the middle of a lake connected to the shore by 4 long wooden walkways. At this point, I figured I just been had. Upon entering the pagoda one is in for a huge surprise. The 6 female nuns who oversee the pagoda have a love for snakes. Not little one, but great big ones. There are 26 huge Burmese pythons (several measuring over 12 feet in length) crawling and slithering around the interior of the pagoda. One will see snakes crawling over the statues of Buddhas, hanging from windows and the ceiling. A very different experience from other temples and pagodas found throughout Yangon. If you want to see something different I highly recommend taking the time and effort to visit this unique Pagoda.
4. PansodanGallery
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4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By Teddy-at-large
Popped in here and it was definitely worth a visit. Very interesting to see the local artists work (even if we didn’t buy). The owner is very friendly explaining and showing the different artists works. Located on 2nd floor right where the big street sign is. You enter through a shop and up the stairs in this old beautiful building that would need some more love and tender.
5. Kyaik Ka San Pagoda
6. Tomb of Bahadur Shah Zafar
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4.0 based on 167 reviews
The final resting place of the exiled 18th-century Indian king.
Reviewed By Sundncr - Washington DC, United States
Located near the Shwedagon Pagoda, this mosque/shrine is an interesting part of Indian history. The building is well maintained and somber. There are three graves on the upper floor and the grave of Bahadur Shah on the bottom floor. It could be a quick visit on your tour of Rangoon. This grave is of the last Mughal emperor of India. Not much of territory when Bahadur Shah ruled, but he was the last of the Mughal rulers and it ended a chapter of Indian history. During the visit, the site sells some books on Bahadur Shah. Mr. Shah is also considered a poet and sufi philosopher besides being a monarch. So, this site is also considered holy. Be respectful on entry to the shrines and leave footwear at the steps. As empires are bound to crumble, this modest shrine is a metaphor of how one can fall from the heights of glory and nothing seems permanent in this world.
7. Golden Triangle
8. Sein Yaung Chi Pagoda
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4.0 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By Luv2Bonholidays
Sein Yaung Chi Pagoda is situated on Shwedagon Pagoda Road to the south of the grand Shwedagon Pagoda. It is easy to visit if you are in the area of the Shwedagon Pagoda. Apparently not as well-known as other pagodas but well-worth a look.
9. Maha Wizaya Pagoda
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4.0 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By devina1991 - Bengaluru, India
If you explore swedagon pagoda in all the four directions, you will find this beautiful pagoda near the south entrance. The entry is free unlike the swedagon pagoda,the heat of the day did not stop me from exploring this beautiful pagoda which has a beautiful entrance leading to it.You will be at a total loss if you leave without exploring the other pagodas surrounding the swedagon pagoda. I would recommend exploring by foot is the best thing to do even when the heat of the day is getting to you
