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Yangon Chinatown
MM39***07• Location: Located west of Sule Pagoda in downtown Yangon, Myanmar, between Shwedaungtan Street in the west and Shwedagon Pagoda Road in the east, with Maha Bandoola Road and Strand Road in the north and south respectively.
• Historical evolution: It was formed during the British expansion of the city in the 1850s and witnessed the development and changes of the Chinese community.
• Population: It is home to about 150,000 local Chinese and overseas Chinese.
• Religious culture: The century-old Guanyin Temple (locally known as the Guangdong Temple) is an important cultural landmark and a gathering place for tourists and local residents. There is also the Fujian Mazu Temple Qingfu Palace, which was also built by the first generation of overseas Chinese.
• Festival culture: During traditional Chinese festivals such as the Spring Festival, dragon and lion dances, temple fairs and other celebrations are held here, attracting many overseas Chinese and local people to participate.
• Business form: It is one of the busiest commercial areas in Yangon, with 19th Street as the center. There are many shops on both sides of the street, including many Chinese-owned restaurants, grocery stores, pharmacies, etc.
• Night market economy: When the lights come on, the sidewalk in front of the temple gate becomes a lively night market, selling fruits such as watermelons, small oranges, large durians, and clothes and other goods.
Food recommendation
• Chinese food: There are many Chinese-owned restaurants, providing authentic Chinese food such as dumplings and ramen, as well as new Chinese food with Burmese flavors.
• Local special snacks: such as pork ribs oil noodles, cold chicken porridge, raw mango, beef avocado juice, pig offal skewers, etc.
• British-style houses left over from the British colonial period can be seen everywhere here, and some buildings also combine Chinese and Western styles, such as buildings with arcade style in Guangdong, which look particularly old and full of historical sense.
Shwedagon Pagoda
MMyitThe Shwedagon Pagoda is a gilded stupa located in Yangon, Myanmar. It is considered the most sacred Buddhist site in the country and is a popular tourist destination. The pagoda is said to contain relics of the four previous Buddhas, including the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Konagamana, the robe of Kassapa, and eight strands of hair from Gautama.The pagoda is situated on top of Singuttara Hill, and it towers 99 meters (325 ft) above the city skyline. The stupa is covered with gold
Sule Pagoda
MMiniMilLPassing at night on the road, it's very beautiful, even though it's under construction.
Inya Lake
Aandrew13The Inya Lake is an artificial lake created by the British as a water reservoir from 1882 to 1883 in order to provide water supply in Yangon. Located on a 27-acre.Inya Lake is bounded by Parami Road on the north, Pyay Road on the west, Inya Road on the southwest, University Avenue on the south, and kabar aye pagoda road on the east.
Kandawgyi Lake
MMiniMilLView from a high angle from the hotel on the opposite side. The view is very beautiful. It is so shady that even crows come to visit. It is very beautiful.
Bogyoke Aung San Market
杰杰尔亚历山大Aung San Market is mainly Wen play, jewelry, jade, wood carvings, ethnic costumes, etc. There are not many people in it. It is estimated that it is affected by the situation in Myanmar, but it can still be seen. The locals are also friendly. If you are not interested in these goods, it is enough to spend an hour on a horse.
Yangon Convention Center
小小思文Yangon Convention and Exhibition Center is also a very unique place, this place is quite big, very suitable for taking pictures.
National Museum of Myanmar
MMung PiThe National Museum of Myanmar offers a captivating journey through the country's rich history and diverse cultures. Exhibits showcase artifacts, art, and historical relics, providing visitors with a profound understanding of Myanmar's heritage. The museum's well-curated displays and informative exhibits make it a must-visit for those seeking to delve into Myanmar's past.
Thiri Mingala Kabar Aye Pagoda
PphilipzkYangon's 10,000-strong grotto dome is located in Yangon, Myanmar's capital, and is known as the "emerald mountain" because its exterior is covered with jade stone. The interior is also magnificent and can be visited when there is no religious activity.