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Yangon, the capital city, is the main gateway to Myanmar.
Evergreen and cool with lush tropical trees, shady parks and
beautiful lakes, Yangon has earned the name of "The Garden
City of the East". Yangon was founded by King Alaungpaya on
the site of a small settlement called Dagon when he
conquered Lower Myanmar in 1755. The name Yangon means "End
of Strife" which was anglicised as Rangon by the British.
The present day Yangon covers 400 sq km and has a population
of over 4 million.
About Sightseeing Places in Myanmar
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Shwedagon Pagoda
• Sule Pagoda
• Botataung Pagoda
• Kaba Aye Pagoda and Mahapasana Guha
Cave
Sights
Around Yangon
• Visit to
Syrium (Thanlyin)
• Bago
• Pyay
• Akauk Taung
About Sightseeing Places in
Myanmar
World Famous Shwedagon Pagoda
The main attraction of sightseeing in Yangon is world
famous Shwedagon Pagoda, circling with many satellite
Pagodas and ancient Pandals. Today the Pagoda itself is
326ft high, studded with 8688 solid Gold plates and each
plate is of 1sq ft wide. Thousands of diamonds and precious
colorful jewels are decorated on top of the Bud.
It is said to be believed that the Pagoda is built about
2500 years ago. But the recorded historical facts is written
on a big broken stone slabs which was dug out from the
ground at 12ft near the Pagoda by professor of Pali Language
Dr Forhenmer in 1880 AD. On the slab is dated back to 1485
AD and is written by the Mon king Dhamazedi in two
languages, Myanmar and Mon.
Whoever visited to this famous Pagoda has never been
forgotten forever. Many small traditional shops with various
kinds of crafts and arts works can be seen along the
stairway up to the solemn shrine.
Whoever stroll around the Golden shrine on the platform,
feels the sacred Peaceful atmosphere of quietness, is so
wonderful that will never be forgotten to all the visitors.
Once the British Governor of Burma wrote in his book, Its'
beauty and serenity delights the eye. May I hope that its
peaceful atmosphere is maintained to the fullness of time.
The memory of this day will be forever in my mind. This is
my last message to Burma.
Hubert Elvin Rance. (Governor of Burma)
Sule
Pagoda
Situated in the heart of downtown, Yangon and it had said to
be built over two thousand years ago. This Pagoda is also
enshrined with Buddha's hair relic.
Botataung Pagoda
Situated on the bank of Yangon River in Yangon. One
thousand army leaders, who guarded the Buddha's hair relics
brought by the King Okkalapa about two thousand years ago,
are earned the name of Botataung Pagoda.The Pagoda was also
enshrined with Buddha's hair relic.
Kaba Aye Pagoda and Mahapasana Guha Cave
The world sixth synod of Buddhism was held in this
cave building in 1954 on the Kaba Aye compound and the
Pagoda was built to commemorate the sixth synod. This Pagoda
was also enshrined with relics of Buddha and his disciples.
Other places of interest are, Bogyoke Aung San market,
ChaukHtatKyi reclining Buddha Image, KyaukTawGyi white
marble Image is the only largest image in Myanmar. National
museum, Gem museum, China Town, Hlawga Wildlife Park,
Htaukkyant Allied war cemetery and etc.
Sights
Around Yangon
Visit to Syrium (Thanlyin)
Buddhism was introduced about 2500 years ago and it was
here that there are many Buddhist religious Shrines and
Pagodas are spreading in Syrium. Christainity made its'
first inroads into Myanmar. Many merchants and adventurers
start venturing into Syrium about 200 years ago.
In 10th century many traders from the sea attracted Syrium.
Sailing ships from Malacca and Sumatra and as far as from
Macca (middle east) came to trade from the west, Portuguese
set up the base in Syrium. In 1581 Phillip Debrito settled
long with Catholic mission on Syrium Port city. Debrito is
notoriously known as Pirate for his tyranny.
He played of Kingdoms against one another. He sided with
Pegu Kings and recognized him as the master of lower
province. The first Catholic mission, led by Father Bonabite
came to Syrium in 1721. Built a large brick church in 1750.
This large Church still exist in Syrium as old brick
building.
Bago
The Ancient City, once ruled by Mon Kings, is known
as the Oktha Pegu Dynesty Bago. The city was frequently
mentioned by earlier Europeans visitors as an important
seaport. Bago kingdom was under the rule of Bagan empire
during the reign of Bagan Kings, started from King Anawrahta
in 1057 to King Narathihapati in 1287 AD.
Than became the Capital city of Mon. Many of the Pagodas and
Monuments had built during the rules of Kings in Bago. Today
there are many famous Pagodas in Bago such as Shwe Maw Daw
Pagoda about 2000 years ago is 373ft high, Shwe Tha Hlyaung
reclining Buddha Image from 994 AD is 180ft long, Kyaikpun (
Four Sitting Image ) without shelter is from 1476 AD and
Kalyani Sima ( Ordination Hall with 10 large stone
scriptures ) are from1476 AD. The City is 40 miles from
Yangon.
Pyay
Pyay is located bout 285km north of Yangon. Situated on the
east of Ayeyarwaddy riverbank. There are many Inns and
Hotels, with modern facilities for visitors, in Pyay. Pyay
is famous for its Archaeological site of the ancient city
Srikhistra there are Many ancient Pagodas in the city of
Pyay, Shwesandaw Pagodas and sitting huge sitting Buddha
Statue are famous in Pyay.
Akauk Taung
(Old custom gate for boats in the river) is about 40 miles
from Pyay on the Ayarwaddy river bank, where there are many
huge carvings of Buddha images on wall of the rocks near the
bank of Ayarwaddy river, which can easily observe from the
river by boat.
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