Yangon (15 images)
Yangon formerly Rangoon, was the capital of Myanmar until it was superseded by Naypyidaw in November 2005. Today with a population of over 5 million people, Yangon remains the largest city, nerve center and main economic hub of Myanmar. The city is a combo of British, Burmese, Chinese and Indian influences, and is known for its colonial architecture which although decaying, remains an evocative hotspot in Southeast Asia. The greatest highlight is of course Shwedagon Pagoda - the single most...
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Karaweik Floating Restaurant, Kandawgyi Lake...
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Shewedagon Offerings
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Yangon River Life
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Chaukhtatgyi Paya Reclining Buddha Feet
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Botataung Pagoda Pond
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Bogyoke Market Yangon
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Shwedagon Pagoda Festival
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Strand Hotel Yangon
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Kandawgyi Lake
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Shwedagon Eastern Gate
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Shwedagon Temple Bell
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Burmese Temple Offerings
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Burmese Monks on the Yangon River
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Botataung Buddha
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Burmese Face Painting