Yangon (Rangoon), is the former capital of Myanmar with a population of just over five million people.Whilst it is currently undergoing rapid development, the city has managed to retain much of its colonial charm and cosmopolitan feel; it is perfectly normal to find temples, churches, mosques and synagogues,\all within close proximity to one another. Towering above all of this however at 99 metres, is the 2600 year old Shwedagon Pagoda, which if anything, pays remarkable testament to the nation’s fervent Buddhist belief. Want to get a better idea of things to do during your time here? Featured below are a selection of our favourites Yangon experiences.
Life on the Tracks
To ride Yangon’s circular city train network is to take a ride through history. The 46 kilometre 38 station loop connects Yangon’s rural suburbs with the city’s urban heart. Originally built in the colonial times by the British, the charmingly decrepit line has been ferrying...
The pirates of Syriam
Journey outside of Yangon to Thanlyin, a small unassuming city that’s witnessed a lot including, Portugese and British colonisation, pirates and the tragic love story between Princess Shin Mway Loon and Prince Min Nandar. En route stop off at the National Races Village,...
Tour Yangon in a Restored Vintage Coach
The Elephant Coach, as it is often referred to, is a sensitively restored antique Chevrolet bus from the 1940s that adds a VIP touch to typical half or full day Yangon sightseeing arrangements. The coach’s interior has been lavishly refurbished using eye-catching, locally...