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Sunday August 1st 2010

Discover the Best Places to Visit in Yangon, Myanmar

By: Pinky Mcbanon

Myanmar is famously known for the country's remarkable beauty and elegance. Thousands of travelers from around the world visit here every year to witness Myanmar's wonderful exquisiteness. Being the largest country in mainland Southeast Asia, with 678,500 square kilometers, Myanmar surely has most number of beautiful places in the world. A few days visit in this stunning Asian country is definitely rewarding journey. There are countless places in Myanmar where most travelers love to visit. Yangon, also known as Rangoon which is the country's capital has one of the best places to visit in Myanmar.

Here are some of the Yangon's best places to visit:

•    Schwedagon Pagoda - located in Yangon, Myanmar; considered as the most famous building in the city for its unique cone-shaped features. This is thought to be the most sacred Buddhist pagoda for the Burmese people. Its remarkable golden-colored appearance makes it even more fascinating. Constructed way back between 6th and 10th century by the Mons; an ethnic group from Myanmar. Buddhists come here and perform their religious rituals. Tourists come here to witness the outstanding beauty of this one-of-kind structure.

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€¢Â Â Â Â  Dusit Inya Lake - an attractive lake resort located at Kaba Aye, Pagoda road Yangon, just 15 minutes from the city center. A place to relax and relish the magnificent beauty of Myanmar. There are several resorts and hotels around the lake to choose from, where you can spend luxurious and calm relaxation. The sunset by the lake is the most witnessed attraction in Dusit Inya Lake, where people can view the brilliant radiance sundown, which is a perfect place to go after a whole day trip to Yangon.

•     Myanmar National Museum - located in Pyay Road, Yangon Myanmar.  The museum holds Myanmar's historic collectibles and artifacts, including Myanmar's "Royal Throne", the bronze statues of Myamnar's founders of its kingdom, namely King Bayinnaung; founder of Myanmar's first kingdom, King Anawrahta; founder of Myanmar's second kingdom, and King Alaung Min Tayar founder of Myanmar's third kingdom. Plus, visitiors can take a glimps of Myanmar's national artifacts including their collections of fine art works made from pure gold.

•     Chaung Thar Beach - a recently opened beach in Myanmar located just about 6 hours drive from Yangon central. It has a breath-taking view of the Myanmar coastline, with cool relaxing breeze where visitors can relax and unwind. Morning tides here are truly refreshing, which tourists will surely love. In lined with bungalow rentals from around the beach coast where visitors can have a place to stay and rest. There are also shops in a nearby village where people can buy souvenirs and other marine life products such as fancy jewelries made from seashells and ocean pearls.

These are just among he best places to visit in Yangon, Myanmar. Visitors may feel free to discover the wonders and beauty Yangon, Myanmar has to offer.

Ms. Pinky is a mom of 3 school children. She is a Systems Engineer, a Technology Researcher and an Independent Medical Billing and Coding Consultant. She and her family is well-traveled all over the world! Her blogs and websites focuses on stay-at-home moms, dads and students who wants to work at home, build homebased business http://www.mommyisworkingathome.com. Visit her Interesting Site on Asian Travels and Destinations. Discover Asia's Culture and Great Food! at http://www.goingplacesinasia.com

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