Yangon (Rangoon)
The City of Yangon was once the cleanest city in Asia, some even exaggerated as the Queen
of the Cities. Singapore, in fact, was designed after studying how Yangon was
built. The name of this city has changed along the history: first is
Oka-Kala-pa at
11 Century, second is Dagon city named after Shwedagon Pagoda, then Yangon for last one
in 18 century.
Today
Yangon, the Second 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
anglicized as Rangoon in
the British era. The present day Yangon covers 400
square meter and has a population of over
5 millions in 2009.
1 - Shwedagon Pagoda.
2 - Colourful markets.
3 - Reclining Buddha Image.
4 - Royal Barge and it's gardens.
5 - Beautiful churches and old buildings.
6 - Strolling in downtown areas.
