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Historical Places in Yangon (Rangoon)

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    Shwedagon Pagoda , Yangon (Rangoon)
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    Monument
    Journey to Shwedagon Pagoda along with faithful Buddhist practitioners, who visit to honor the relics of previous Buddhas. This golden stupa,
    Tours from $32
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    Sule Pagoda , Yangon (Rangoon)
    3.3
    Religious Site
    At the center of the nation's former capital, Sule Pagoda is an octagonal structure surrounded by bustling streets and buildings from the col
    Tours from $19
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    Chaukhtatgyi Buddha , Yangon (Rangoon)
    3.9
    Monument
    Stare at a mesmerizing, massive reclining figure of Chaukhtatgyi Buddha, and the gilt robed giant will return a blissful smile to you. Housed
    Tours from $45
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    Botahtaung Pagoda , Yangon (Rangoon)
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    Religious Site
    Some 2,500 years ago, the Mon people built Botahtaung Pagoda to shelter a sacred strand of hair from the Gautama Buddha within its empty inte
    Tours from $19
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    Taukkyan War Cemetery , Yangon (Rangoon)
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    Cemetery
    Myanmar's largest cemetery, Taukkyan War Cemetery commemorates fallen Allied soldiers from the British Commonwealth. Opened in 1951, the ceme
    Tours from $95
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    It can be difficult to find decent budget accommodations in Yangon, especially downtown, where rooms are usually small and booked months in advance. Look farther away from the city center for cozier budget options, often with complimentary breakfast included. The Kandawgyi lakeside features a number of high-end establishments.
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