Yangon, 2500 years ago, was once a Meng fishing village named Garaba. 1 1 century was called Dagong, from Sanskrit, meaning Sangang Village. It is said that there were three mountains here in ancient times.

In 755, the leader of the Burmese people (the largest ethnic group in Myanmar) Yong Jiya basically unified Myanmar and established the Kampong Dynasty (1752- 1885). After Yong Ya occupied Daguang, he climbed the Great Ruiguang Pagoda (now the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon) to worship and prayed for the elimination of the mutiny disaster and long-term stability, and was named Yangon GT; Burma means the end of the war. Because Yangon is close to the Yangon estuary and has a superior geographical position, it has rapidly developed into the largest commercial port in Myanmar.

1855, as a port for exporting teak and other commodities, British colonists moved the capital of Myanmar from Mandalay to Yangon. 1930, Yangon was severely damaged by the earthquake and its tsunami. 1942 was occupied by Japan during World War II (1939- 1945). From 65438 to 0948, Yangon was the capital of Myanmar after independence.

On June 6th, 2005, 165438+ Myanmar moved its capital from Yangon to Naypyidaw, and Yangon became the capital of Yangon province in Myanmar.

2. Tourist attractions in Yangon, Myanmar

Chatting with local people in the teahouse: Feel the truest daily life in Myanmar. Don't miss visiting the local teahouse. Order a cup of Burmese milk tea and some snacks, and you can spend a slightly hot afternoon.

Feel the new charm of old buildings: Although Yangon has lost the aura of the capital, it is still the most developed city with the most diverse food culture in Myanmar. No matter your first or last stop, you should reserve some time for her.

Go to the seaside and do nothing: it is hard to imagine that Naples has such beautiful beaches, but there are so few tourists. The best beaches in Myanmar are concentrated on the west coast, where the traffic is not convenient, so the quiet holiday atmosphere and simple fishing village life are maintained.

Appreciate the great historical sites: the scenery of Wu Miao, the last capital of Rakhine Dynasty, which is called Bagan Second Land, is definitely worth your long journey, even crossing a waterway to get there.

Shake the scenery of the lake slowly: few people are not fascinated by the scenery of the silver lake. There are countless water villages, farmland, water workshops and water temples on this plateau lake, which can kill time well. To truly feel the lakes and mountains, you can't miss the resort by the lake.

Get up early and feel the piety of Mandalay: Mandalay is the religious and cultural center of Myanmar and the last capital of Mumbai dynasty. You can find clues to this history from palaces and temples scattered all over the city.

Feel the gorgeous morning in Bagan in the air: imagine this picture, thousands of pagodas are scattered on the plain, and the morning light slowly coats them with gold. Bagan attracts tourists from all over the world with this momentum.

3. Main tourist attractions in Yangon, Myanmar

Myitkyina, a border town in northern Myanmar, is the capital of Kachin State. Located on the west bank of Merikai River, a tributary of the upper Irrawaddy River, it is the most important river port in northern Myanmar. Located in the hilly area of the northern mountainous area, with an altitude of 1000 meters above sea level, the annual average temperature is 23.7, and the annual precipitation is about 2000 mm. It was a strategic stronghold during World War II. Teak and others.

The Royal Botanical Garden of Myanmar, with a total area of 177 hectares and an altitude of 1000 meters, is only 69 kilometers away from Mandalay and is one of the favorite places for Myanmar tourists. Botanical Garden was founded in 19 15.

Gong Rui Pagoda was built in 1 1 century, and was originally built by King Anuruto (1044- 1077). He was the first person to advocate Hinayana Buddhism in Myanmar, and also the leader of Bagan's large-scale construction.

Binya Grottoes, located on the limestone ridge in Maile District, is one of the most famous Buddhist pilgrimage sites and tourist attractions in Myanmar. There are three grottoes in this area from south to north.

Aung San Market was founded in 1926, located in the center of Yangon in the late period of British colonial rule. This is the largest and busiest market in Yangon. The market is famous for its colonial buildings and cobblestone pedestrian streets.

Do not return to the lake, located in the south of Banshao village in the border area of Myanmar and India, near Prand County, India.

Ritota, a pagoda in Bagan, mandalay province, was built by Anulutuo.

Bagan Archaeological Museum officially opened to the public on April 7th, 1998. It is located in the world-famous ancient city of Bagan, adjacent to the Gawdawt Pagoda in Palin, and is one of the most important museums to understand the history of Bagan.

Qiangda Beach, a small village in Irrawaddy province, is also a beach resort, and Qiangda Beach is the most famous one. Qiangda Beach is the closest beach to Yangon, only 5 hours' drive away.

Mandalay Mountain, located in the northeast corner of Mandalay City, with an altitude of 240 meters, is the highest mountain in the city, from which Mandalay City comes. Mount Mandalay is famous for its numerous pagodas and Buddhist temples. For 200 years, it has been the most important pilgrimage site for Buddhists in Myanmar.

4. Introduction of attractions in Yangon, Myanmar

The Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon is located on a hill in the north of Yangon, the capital of Myanmar. The tower is resplendent and magnificent, and the sun shines on the tower, reflecting thousands of golden lights. Like Borobudur in Indonesia and Angkor Wat in Cambodia, it is known as a world-famous building. It is a symbol of Myanmar, a Buddhist country, and a famous tourist attraction in Yangon.

5. Tourism in Yangon, Myanmar

Need a visa. China citizens can enter Myanmar visa-free only if they hold diplomatic and official passports, and those who hold tourist passports must obtain visas. Open China citizens' application system for e-visa network in Myanmar. The visa application fee is $50, and it takes 3 working days for the visa to be issued. E-visa can stay for up to 28 days. Waiting for the visa approval letter, the normal processing time is 3 working days, and the visa will be sent to the mailbox. Before departure, print out the approval letter and take it with you for use with your passport and air ticket.

6. Introduction of tourist attractions in Yangon, Myanmar

Interesting places in Myanmar:

Jinta

Jinta is the most representative scenic spot in Yangon, with a height of 1 10 meter. It is located on a hill in the city and its surface is plated with 72 tons of gold. The top of the tower is inlaid with nearly 3000 carats of precious stones. The whole building complex is resplendent and dazzling in the sun. According to legend, it was built by two merchants guarding the Eight Maos Buddha, with a history of 2500 years.

Gandaoji Royal Taihu Lake

Overlooking the Callaway Palace on the north bank of Gandoki.

Among the tall acacia and palm trees, the huge Royal Lake is like an emerald embedded in the downtown area of Yangon, and the golden pagoda stands on the hill in the west of the lake. To the east of the lake is the beautiful Callaway Palace, to the north of Hubei is the tree-lined Aung San Park, and the lake is surrounded by a wooden corridor, which is a good place for walking and enjoying the beautiful scenery of the lake. There is a large teak platform in Hubei, which is an excellent place to overlook and photograph the Shwedagon Pagoda and Callaway Palace. Here, you can also watch the beautiful sunrise and intoxicating sunset reflected in the lake.

Callaway Palace

The representative building of Myanmar style has a unique design. It is modeled as two legendary birds, Miaosheng Bird, with a pagoda on its back, floating on Dayu Lake. The carvings around the building and the decoration of the hall depict the cultural characteristics and life scenes of the main ethnic groups in Myanmar. Gold and red are the main colors of the whole building, symbolizing auspiciousness and happiness.

Callaway Palace is one of the landmarks in Yangon. It is a bird-shaped boat floating in the lake, which is very distinctive. Gorgeous appearance and luxurious interior decoration. Every night from 7: 00 to 10, Myanmar folk song and dance performances are held in the form of buffet, which is almost a must-see destination for international tourists.

Yinlai Lake in Yangon

Yinlai Lake

Located in the north of Yangon, the lake is wide and clear. The lake is covered with trees, green grass and flowers. There are many parks by the lake. But it is not a place for citizens to rest, but also a popular choice for couples to love each other.

BogYork market

Located in the city center, it is the largest tourist handicraft market in Yangon. It not only provides Yangon citizens with all kinds of daily necessities, but also sells all kinds of special tourist souvenirs, natural gems, jade, gold and silver ornaments, gold embroidery, wood carving, lacquerware, leather goods, rattan and other traditional handicrafts.

Zulita

Surita is located in the city center. It was quiet in the noise. This tower is 46 meters high. This tower is gilded. The base of this tower is octagonal. It is said that the name of a monk built more than 2,000 years ago to welcome sacred objects is A.

The pottery pagoda, also known as the Thousand-Buddha Pagoda, was built at the same time as the Zuli Pagoda. It is said that thousands of Buddha statues escorting sacred objects from India are buried here. 1943 was bombed by the royal air force. It was rebuilt in the second half of the 20th century. Many cultural relics and jewels dating back more than 2,000 years were found in the reconstruction. Visitors can enter the tower to visit the secret room where sacred objects are preserved.

Qiaoji reclining Buddha tower

There is a 70-meter-long reclining Buddha sculpture in the tower. This sculpture was completed in 1907 and rebuilt in 1960s. The 108 Fo Yin on the foot is clearly visible. The English instructions beside explain the meanings of various Buddhism and Taoism one by one.

Mahabandura Garden

The Central Park near Yangon City Hall, also known as Mahabandura Square, was named in memory of General Bandura, a national hero who resisted the British colonists. The independence monument in the center of the park is 42.72 meters high, like a sword that goes straight into the sky, symbolizing the inviolable freedom and independence of Myanmar. Later generations also described the independence of the heroic deeds of General Bandura who died for Myanmar. Yangon City Hall next to the park is a yellow Burmese-style building with solemn appearance and exquisite decoration. Tourists will take pictures here.