Yangon - 仰光

Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon

Yangon (Burmese: ရန်ကုန်) until the capital was moved to in November 2005Naypyidaw, Here has always beenMyanmars capital. Today, with a population of more than 5 million, it is still Myanmar’s largest city and economic center.

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As the former capital of the country, Yangon is the largest and most cosmopolitan city in Myanmar, where you can find a wealth of nightlife, high-quality international restaurants, and museums in many countries. The city combines British, Burmese, Chinese and Indian influences and is known for its colonial architecture. Although it has fallen into disrepair, it is still an almost unique example of the British colonial capital of the 19th century in Asia. New high-rise buildings were built in the 1990s. The government also began to allow private investment and implemented reforms in 2013. Many new buildings are being built or renovated in the city center. At the same time, as the capital was moved to Naypyidaw, the former government building and the huge secretariat building were also damaged.

The name change in Yangon is not the only victim of the country's changes. First, the name of this country has been changed. In order to increase the ongoing identity crisis, the city has been deprived of its capital status. The capital of this country has been relocated to a remote sundae point called Naypyidaw, which was built from the ground up. The national flag has also changed, and it was redesigned in 2010 to replace the old one, replacing what it should have been a dozen years ago.

Although the government still requires foreigners to register their passports in hotels and private residences, the government no longer spends energy tracking or otherwise monitoring tourists and foreigners in Yangon. Please note that it is illegal to live in a private residence without registering with the local township authority.

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Yangon International Airport (Mingladon) (IATARGN) Located north of the city center, about 30 minutes can be reached. During peak hours, it takes 2 hours. There are a variety of accommodation options near the airport, with a variety of price points to choose from.

The easiest way is to take a taxi (from the city to the airport and from the airport to the city 7000 yuan or USD10). It is also possible to take a public bus. If you leave the international airport, turn right and walk along this road for about 10 minutes, and you will see Pyay Rd. From there you can take bus 51, which will take you to Pyay Road. One block east of Yeli (MMK 200). Therefore, the cheapest way to get to the airport is to take that bus, get off at Airport Road, and take the taxi for the remaining kilometers (bargain after about USD1). Generally, if you don’t like walking, you can ask the driver to take you to the bus stop at the airport. The name of the bus stop for Bus No. 51 on Beilu Road is "mile 10", but no one may understand you. If no one writes down the exact route for you in Myanmar, it will be very troublesome (so you can ask you If you are looking for help in your hotel, it is easy to use this method to get to the airport).

internationality:BangkokHongkongChiang MaiDubaiDhakaKuala LumpurSingaporeGaiaCalcuttaKunmingGuangzhouHanoiHo Chi MinhwithTaipeiThere are direct flights to Yangon. International airlines that provide services at Yangon International Airport include Thai Airways, Emirates, Bangkok Airways, Bangladesh Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, Korean Airlines, SilkAir, Vietnam Airlines, China Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Air India. Coffee, tea and very basic snacks (packaged biscuits and single cakes) are available at the airport. Free Wi-Fi is available in the international terminal.

Domestic: The domestic terminal is 200 meters away from the international terminal and looks very old. There are very few facilities (coffee, tea, local beer, limited hot food and basic packaged snacks), but registration is simple and fast, and luggage can arrive on the plane quickly. Old passenger cars ferry passengers to their planes. At the taxi counter in the baggage claim area, you can find taxis that require prepayment, but it is easier and cheaper to leave the airport and talk directly with the taxi driver. Try not to let porters carry your luggage, because they will give pointers and trouble you. This is the most special problem in the domestic terminal, because your bag will not go through customs. If a porter encounters an hapless tourist, he may randomly push a luggage trolley, hoping that someone will follow him. On the other hand, you can experience the full service.

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  • 1 Yangon Central Railway Station[jàɴɡòʊɴ bùdàdʑí]),addressKun Chan Road,York Lan Bus Stop)。There are several railway lines connecting Yangon with the rest of Myanmar. Several trains go to and from Yangon every dayMandalayviaBagowithBaganarriveDarcyInle Lakearea. Most trains leave early in the morning (02:00 or 03:00) and arrive late at night. Yangon-MandalayThe fare for sleeping berths is USD35-50, first-class seats USD10-15, and second-class seats USD30-40. In Yangon andBaganThere is also a direct train (USD35) between, but the train takes almost 24 hours on the bumpy road, and inDarcyChanging cars is a better choice.

Yangon-PyayThe line, judging from the time it has emanated, it is the oldest line in Myanmar. However, the nine-hour journey (USD15) along the Irrawaddy Basin is very worthwhile. The Mawlamyine line is also rugged. The 9-hour express (06:15, USD17-11) and 11-hour slow train (07:00, USD14-5) take longer than road transportation. During the first-class journey, you will have your own seat, which is slightly less crowded, but there is no difference between the other seats. The train also ran to the Ayeyarwady DeltaPatheinBut very slow, the bus is a better choice.

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