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Night Life in Yangon

Bamarlay — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 14:58:50 +0000

Night life in Yangon, for a foreigner, is quite dry and boring. Even for us who are long time residents of Yangon feel night life in Yangon is becoming more and more boring. There are very few bars and night clubs. Very few restaurants and tea shops open until midnight, due to government restrictions (in the past, many tea shops and restaurants open the whole night, especially in the China Town). Anyway, for those who have money, people still can enjoy a bit of night life, although one will feel it quite boring compared to that in neighbouring Thailand. Original image by Onourownpath.com at Flickr. For Simple Night For those who just want to spend their night in a simple way, just head to China town. Even though not officially allowed to open beyond midnight, you can still find bustling night bazaar and roadside food stalls in China town. You can have nice and delicious Chinese food at a cheap price there and observe the local way of life in Chian town. China town in situated in downtown Yangon. Ask taxi driver to bring you to Latha Road, get off there and walk in the streets full of stalls and [...]

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Shwedagon Pagoda Guide

Bamarlay — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 06:47:40 +0000

History According to legend, Shwedagon Pagoda was built more than 2,500 years ago during the time of Lord Buddha. The two merchant brothers from then Okkalapa (now Yangon) met with Gautama Buddha shortly after he attained enlightenment, and became the first disciples of Lord Buddha. Gautama Buddha gave them eight hair relics which they brought back to their country. In Okkalapa, they built the first pagoda in the history of Buddhism, Shwedagon on the holy Singuttara Hill. Although there is no archeological evidence to support this official story, most Buddhists in Myanmar and around the world believe in this story and Shwedagon becomes one of the most important centers of Buddhism. For detailed history of Shwedagon Pagoda, please see the article Shwedagon Pagoda History. Stairways (Zaung-dans) Most visitors to Shwedagon Pagoda climbed up the Singuttara Hill by one of four stairways or zaungdans. Shwedagon Pagoda, like most other pagodas in Myanmar, has four stairways or zaungdans, one on each side of the pagoda (north, south, east and west). The stairway that is most used by the foreign visitors is the Southern Stairway, which ascends from the direction of the city center. The stairway starts immediately at the end of the [...]

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Supermarkets in Yangon

Bamarlay — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:16:20 +0000

If you are coming from neighboring countries of Myanmar, like Thailand, you would be really disappointed with the available supermarkets in Yangon (Rangoon). There are very few supermarkets in Yangon, compared to other Asian capitals. Moreover, most of these supermarkets in Myanmar quite small, and the available items are also very much limited. The largest supermarket chain in Yangon and in Myanmar is the City Mart Supermarkets. It has more than ten centers in Yangon, including the larger Ocean Supermarkets. Apart from Yangon, there is only one City Mart Supermarket in Mandalay, and another newly opened one in Pyinmanar (Naypyidaw, the new capital of Myanmar). You would be able to find a fairly good collection of imported and local products – food, drinks, dairy products, toiletries, cosmetics, liquor and wine in these supermarkets. Indeed, the range of items available at City Mart Supermarket is much more than at any other supermarket in Myanmar. The staffs at City Mart are also friendly and helpful. Open together with almost all City Mart Supermarkets is the Season’s Bakery which sells tasty bread and bakery at an affordable price. In addition, City Mart has the largest collection of wine and liquor in Myanmar. Apart [...]

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Yangon (Rangoon) International Airport

Bamarlay — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:40:22 +0000

I still remember the first time I brought my girlfriend to Burma. As soon as she saw the Rangoon International Airport, she suddenly exclaimed “Oh, it is a temple in the airport”. It makes the Burmese passengers sitting in front of our seat into uncontrollable laughter. Well, she was partly right. The Yangoon International Airport is a strange airport building. Its design and structure is the result of repeated, poorly planned renovations and constructions, mixed with poor maintenance. Built in 1947, shortly before the independence of Burma, by Calcutta Metropolitan Airports Authority, it was considered the best airport in South East Asia. However, with poor maintenance, neglect and poor planning, the airport together with the airport building became dilapidated and antiquated. Effort for Modernization In 2003, Myanmar Government launced a project to modernize the airport and the airport building as well as to extend the runway. The new extension and modernization pland was designed by the Airport Development Division of CPG Corporation of Singapore and constructed by Asia World Company of Myanmar, the runway was extended to a new 11,200 feet length. A new international terminal was also added to handle 900 departing passengers and 900 arrivals simultaneously. Overall design and detailing was [...]

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Living in Yangon (Rangoon) as an expatriate

Bamarlay — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:32:34 +0000

Jeff B left a guest book entry in our guest book asking about living in Yangon (Rangoon) as a foreigner. We believe this is a question many foreigners coming and living to work in Yangon want to know. The following is a brief advice for living in Yangon as an expatriate. Accommodation This will usually be provided by your organization so there is no need to worry. Transportation Public transportation is very poor in Yangon. Your organization should provide you a car for your personal use. Otherwise, you will have to rely on taxis. Try to know the usual taxi fares as taxis in Myanmar are not metered and the price can be high especially for visitors and foreigners. If your organization provides you a car, you can get a local driving license if you could show the license authority your international driving license. Shopping You can buy some imported products at City Mart Supermarket which has around 10 outlets in Yangon. You can find many imported products that are adequate for most of your daily needs, but the products available are not as extensive as in other countries. And the prices of the imported products are about 50 percent more expensive [...]

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Shwedagon Pagoda Guide – Nine wonders of Shwedagon Pagoda

Bamarlay — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:55:48 +0000

This is about nine wonders of Shwedagon Pagoda. For a complete guide, see the article Complete Shwedagon Pagoda Guide. Traditionally, Burmese believe that there are nine wonders in Shwedagon Pagoda. Burmese Buddhists believe these wonders could grant your wishes come true. 1. Tawagu Wish-Fulfilling Buddha, which is located in a niche behind the Eastern Stairway, on the upper platform. Only men are allowed into this upper platform but there is a television in the Eastern Devotion Hall where the CCTV image of the Tawagu Buddha Image is shown. Burmese believe this Buddha image can grant your wish to come true. 2. The Weitzer Zawgyi Pagoda (Pagoda of Wizards and Necromancers) near the Saturday Corner, which is in the South-West corner of the main Shwedagon stupa. The small pagoda is decorated with figures of wizards and necromencers. It was built by Daw Oo of Sint Oo Dan Street, Yangon. The popular belief is that this stupa was built with the use of supernatural powers. Some people believe higher beings come and meditate here quite often. 3. Shin Saw Pu (Shin Saw Bu) Buddha Image near north-west corner was built by Queen Shin Saw Pu of Hansawaddy (Hanthawaddy) Dynasty, who is the [...]

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Shwedagon Pagoda Guide – Floor Plan and Map

Bamarlay — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 11:49:38 +0000

This is article is floor plan and map of Shwedagon Pagoda. For a complete guide, see the article Complete Shwedagon Pagoda Guide. 1. Southern stairway 2. Western stairway 3. Northern stairway 4. Eastern stairway 5. Southern main shrine – Temple of the Konagomana Buddha 6. Chinese Merited Association Tazaung (Buddhist Shrine) 7. Hall of Golden and Silver Hills 8. Shrine of Sun and Moon 9. Commemorative Column for first Rangoon University students’ boycott 10. Guardian spirit of Shwedagon Pagoda 11. Hall of U Thin and Daw Thet Pyin 12. Rakhine Tazaung 13. Daw Pwint Tazaung 14. Statues of Melamu and Sakka 15. Koo Chein Kan and Ma Kyee Kyee Hall 16. Two Pice Tazaung 17. Main west shrine – Temple of the Kassapa Buddha 18. Pagoda of the Eight Weekdays 19. Maha Gandha Bell 20. U Po Thaung Hall 21. Shin Saw Pu Shrine 22. Maha Bodhi Tree 23. Hall of Great Prosperity 24. Victory Ground 25. Eleven – Shrine cluster 26. Chan Ma Phee’s Hall 27. Buddha’s Foot prints Hall 28. Zediyingana Society 29. Sandawdwin Pagoda 30. North main shrine – Temple of the Gautama Buddha 31. Maha Bodhi Pagoda 32. Hall of Wizards 33. Saw La Paw’s Pagoda [...]

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Shwedagon Pagoda Guide – History

Bamarlay — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 11:52:25 +0000

This article is history of Shwedagon Pagoda. For a complete guide, see the article Complete Shwedagon Pagoda Guide. According to legend, Shwedagon Pagoda was built more than 2,500 years ago during the time of Lord Buddha. The two merchant brothers from then Okkalapa (now Yangon) met with Gautama Buddha shortly after he attained enlightenment, and became the first disciples of Lord Buddha. Gautama Buddha gave them eight hair relics which they brought back to their country. In Okkalapa, they built the first pagoda in the history of Buddhism, Shwedagon on the holy Singuttara Hill. Although there is no archeological evidence to support this official story, most Buddhists in Myanmar and around the world believe in this story and Shwedagon becomes one of the most important centers of Buddhism. Many archeologists believe Shwedagon was built between 6 and 10 century AD by Mons. Although the true history of Shwedagon pagoda is shrouded in mystery, it was already well established when Burmese in Bagan dominated the central Burma in 11 century AD. King Anawrahta of Bagan visited Shwedagon during one of his excavation into lower Burma. In 1372, Mon King Banya U renovated Shwedagon Pagoda. In late fourteenth century, famous Mon King [...]

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New Mutton Barbecue Restaurant opened in Yangon

Thet Naing — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:43:52 +0000

First in Myanmar, a new restaurant that serves whole goat barbecue was opened in Yangon on 31 January 2009. The restaurant serves various menus of barbecue, Chinese dishes, beer and alcoholic drinks as well as their specialty menu, whole goat barbecue. However, customers have to order one day in advanced for the whole goat barbecue. The restaurant is open in a large and airy compound, and served by more than 40 waiters. The restaurant, Sain Li, is open at 108, Natmauk Street, at the corner of Ko Min Ko Chin Road, Bahan Township, Yangon. Customers can contact the restaurant at 95-1-555881. New Mutton Barbecue Restaurant opened in Yangon is an article from Myanmar Today, a site about Myanmar news, culture, custom, information and travel advice. If you like our articles, why don't you link to us in your website? It is simple. Just copy and paste the following code somewhere into your webpage. We really appreciate your link to us. <a href="http://www.myanmar2day.com/">Myanmar Today</a> Related Posts Maymyo eating – restaurant and cafes Myanmar restaurant in Singapore – Inly Myanmar Restaurant Myanmar Restaurants in Yangon

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Yangon Travel Guide – Thanlyin

Bamarlay — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 11:45:20 +0000

The nearest place to visit just outside of Yangon is Thanlyin (or Tanyin) formerly Syriam. Just across the Bago River (Pegu River) it is an important port town in Yangon Division. It is only about an hour’s drive from downtown Yangon. On the way, you have to cross one of the longest bridges in Myanmar, the Thanlyin Bridge. Thanlyin is a very ancient town in Myanmar and has many ancient pagodas and monuments. One of the famous pagodas is Kyaik Kauk Pagoda which is on the way to Kyauk Tan, on a hillock. The pagoda is very similar in structure to Shwedagon Pagoda. If you travel further to Kyauk Tan, you will reach Yaylel Pagoda. The name means in the middle of water: the pagoda is actually built in the middle of water out in the sea. The pagoda complex consists of several buildings including a monastery. Pilgrims and visitors are ferried by boats to the pagoda. While crossing, you can feed catfishes which jump out of water to snatch food thrown at them. Pagodas are not the only things to see in Thanlyin. Although the town itself was established since ancient Mon and Myanmar kingdoms, it was British who [...]

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