Yangon is located in Lower Burma (Myanmar) at the convergence of the Yangon and Bago Rivers about 30 km (19 mi) away from the Gulf of Martaban at 16°48' North, 96°09' East (16.8, 96.15).

Jan 11, 2026 · Yangon is the largest city in Myanmar and the industrial and commercial centre of the country. It was known abroad as Rangoon until 1989, when the government of Myanmar requested …

Yangon (formerly known as Rangoon) is no longer the capital of Myanmar, but it has experienced a huge increase in tourism recently. Book early, as hotel rooms are sometimes hard to find!

Oct 31, 2025 · Yangon is one of the safest cities to travel in for both first-timers in Southeast Asia and solo travelers alike. The following list and questions with answers below were developed from both …

Feb 13, 2025 · Yangon offers a captivating mix of cultural heritage, spiritual landmarks, and vibrant city life. From the shimmering Shwedagon Pagoda to the bustling Bogyoke Market, this guide highlights …

Aug 18, 2025 · Use this Yangon travel guide to plan your trip and discover the best things to do in Yangon, Myanmar for an authentic adventure.

Yangon, sometimes romanised in English as Rangoon, is the capital of the Yangon Region and the largest city of Myanmar. Yangon was the capital of Myanmar until ...

Jul 9, 2024 · Mystical and alluring, frustrating and fascinating, warm and friendly, chaotic and yet calm…that is Yangon for you. In short, Yangon, the biggest city of Myanmar (formerly Burma) has a …

Yangon originated as a small town called Dagon on the outskirts of the ancient kingdom of Okkalapa. In 1755 the founder of the Third Myanmar Empire, King Alaungpaya – who reigned from upper …

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