As Myanmar’s tourism industry grows, Yangon proves to be the commercial and travel hub of the country. The former capital of Myanmar appeals with its focal point set on the 2500-year-old golden Shwedagon pagoda where four most precious treasures of Buddhism are being kept. Shwedagon is the most important religious construction on earth, boasting an impressive architecture with the pagoda’s main stupa is gilded by genuine gold plates, bejeweled with thousands of gemstones.

Besides Shwedagon, Yangon also has Laba Moni pagoda where a 900-ton Buddha marble statue is sited, the gorgeous floating citadel Karaweik on Kundawgyi lake and gemstone market Bogyoke. Take a stroll to the parks and lakes to escape the chaotic crowds. Thanlyin, Kyauktan towns, Twante village are wonderful places to enjoy the daily life of the locals.