Hostels in YANGON, MYANMAR

City Yangon in Myanmar – Modern Capital of the Country

Around 2500 years in age and largest city of Myanmar, Yangon is also the capital of Myanmar. 34 townships constitute the city.

Accommodation Options
Starting from 5 star luxury international standard hotels through cheap accommodations including bed and breakfast hubs, guest houses, youth hostels, and budget hotels are all available at Yangon. Some of the budget hotels and guest houses also offer modern communication facilities like Internet and FAX. Others offer discounts for the visitors.

History
History of Yangon runs parallel with Shwedagon Pagoda that can be viewed from any part of the city. Origin of Shwedagon goes back to the days of Gautama Buddha, the sage and two merchant brothers Taphussa and Bhallika. Legend goes that the pagoda was repaired by Emperor Ashoka of India in 543 BC. In 11th century the Pagoda was rebuilt by King Anawrath of Bagan. The Year 1775 marked the beginning of the modern Yangon that evolved into the largest and capital city of Myanmar within next two centuries.

Places of Interest
Some of the most visited places in Yangon include Shwedagon Pagoda, Kabar Aye Pagoda, Sule pagoda, Butahaung pagoda, Maha Wizaya pagoda, Koe Hta Gyi pagoda, Kyaukawgyi pagoda, Maelamu pagoda.

The picturesque Nig Htat Gyi Buddha Image and the Chauk Htat Gyi Reclining Buddha image are worth visiting. One can also enjoy the museums and gardens including Myanmar gems museum, Zoological garden, National museum, Bogyoke Aung San museum, Kandawgyi garden
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Shopping at Bogyoke Aung San market is an interesting option to pass time in a quality manner. The Htauk Kyant War Cemetry, National races village, Chinatown and Karaweik hall are also amongst the popular places frequented by lots of visitors.

Getting Around – Guide to hassle free travel in Yangon!
Bus and train are the common conveyance in Yangon. Dagon Ayeyar Highway Bus Terminal in Hlaing Tharyar and Aung Mingalar Highway Bus Terminal are the two major bus terminals in the city. Over 250 bus lines carry around 2.5 million commuters every day.

Circular train services with eleven local trains and 37 trains are running in and around the city. While plenty of taxis are plying, there are also ferry services across the Yangon River to Dala between Pansodan Warf and Dala Warf. Yangon International Airport conducts both international and domestic flights.

Entertainment in Yangon
Bogyoke market where traditional art and crafts like Lacquerware, antiques, paintings, textiles, gems, jewelleries, tapestries, and souvenirs are available is the main shopping centre at Yangon.

Television and Radio broadcasting stations, cinema halls, theatres, karaoke pubs, traditional dance centres, beauty salons and spas provide multiple avenues of entertainment for visitors. A number of cyber cafes that charges in the range of 650-1000 Kyat per hour are also available. Excellent phone, FAX, and express money order services are available too.

Language(s) Spoken
Burmese is the main language used by people of the city while English is the second most used language. Chinese and Hindi are also spoken by people of Chinese and Indian origin residing in the city.

Currency
Myanmar Kyat is the currency for the city as well as whole of Myanmar. Since the exchange rate fluctuates quite regularly, keeping track with news and Internet is advisable.
 
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