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With over five million people, Yangon is Myanmar's most populous city and its most important commercial centre. Yangon boasts the largest number of colonial-era buildings in Southeast Asia, [7] and has a unique colonial-era urban core that is remarkably intact. [8]
6 days ago · Yangon, city, capital of independent Myanmar (Burma) from 1948 to 2006, when the government officially proclaimed the new city of Nay Pyi Taw (Naypyidaw) the capital of the country. Yangon is located in the southern part of the country on the east bank of the Yangon, or Hlaing, River (eastern mouth.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Evergreen and cool with lush tropical trees, shady parks and beautiful lakes, Yangon has earned the name of "The Garden City of the East". The name Yangon means "End of Strife"—a reference to King Alaungpaya’s conquest of Lower Myanmar in 1755— which was anglicised to Rangoon by the British.
5 days ago · This is why it is dubbed “The Garden City of the East”. Yangon, at one time called Rangoon, was founded by King Alaungpaya on the site of a small settlement called Dagon when he conquered Lower Myanmar in 1755.
- Shwedagon Pagoda. The Shwedagon Pagoda is the crown jewel of Yangon and one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in Myanmar. This magnificent golden pagoda stands tall on a hilltop, shimmering in the sunlight and casting a mesmerizing glow across the city.
- Sule Pagoda. Located in the heart of downtown Yangon, the Sule Pagoda is a historic and iconic landmark of the city. Standing tall in the middle of a busy intersection, this pagoda dates back over 2,000 years and holds great religious significance for Buddhists in Myanmar.
- Bogyoke Aung San Market. Bogyoke Aung San Market, formerly known as Scott Market, is a bustling and vibrant market in the heart of Yangon. Named after General Aung San, a national hero of Myanmar, this market is a haven for shoppers and a treasure trove of local crafts, gems, and souvenirs.
- Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda. Another remarkable religious site in Yangon is the Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda, known for its colossal reclining Buddha statue. This magnificent statue stretches an impressive 66 meters in length and is one of the largest reclining Buddha images in Myanmar.
The largest city, economic center, and chief port of Myanmar (Burma) is Yangon. It was also the country’s capital from 1948 to 2006, when the government officially proclaimed the new city of Nay Pyi Taw (Naypyidaw) as capital. Yangon was known abroad as Rangoon until 1989.
Yangon (Burmese: ရန်ကုန်), formerly known in English as Rangoon, was the capital of Myanmar until it was replaced by Naypyidaw in 2005. Western governments and Aung San Suu Kyi's NLD still use the old English name as a sign of non-recognition of the military government that changed the name.
