Yangon Shwedagon Pagoda Travel Guide
Scenic spot introduction:
Shwedagon Pagoda is a Buddhist pagoda located in Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar. It is also known as the "Shwedagon Pagoda". The Shwedagon Pagoda is called the "Rui Daguang Pagoda" by the people of Myanmar. Together with Borobudur Tower in Indonesia and Angkor Wat in Cambodia, it is known as a treasure of oriental art. It is a world-famous pagoda and a symbol of Myanmar.Attractions distribution:
The Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon is 98 meters high and its surface is covered with a layer of gold. It enshrines the relics of the four Buddhas, including the staff of Kakusandha, the water purifier of Konagamana, the robe of Kassapa and the eight-fold robe of Buddha Sakyamuni. hair.Scenic spot features:
Sightseeing and Historic SitesTransportation
Scenic spot location:
Asia>Myanmar>Yangon City
How to get there:
Yangon is the main hub for sea and land transportation within and outside Myanmar. There are 12 inland shipping lines leading to various parts of the delta and the middle and upper reaches of the Irrawaddy River. Yangon Port is only 34 kilometers away from the seaport and is the seaport with the largest throughput in Myanmar.
Bangkok's Mingaladon Airport is located 19 kilometers northwest of Yangon and has opened routes to many countries.
Taxis in Yangon are almost all second-hand Japanese four-door cars from the 1980s. Taxis do not have mileage meters, and some do not have air conditioning. You must negotiate the price before getting in the car.
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Generally, a meal can be paid for about 2-3 US dollars. If you want to eat better, it will cost about 10 US dollars. Generally, a hotel room costs about 5-7 US dollars a night, a mid-range hotel room costs about 15-20 US dollars, and a high-end hotel room costs about 30 US dollars or more. Better accommodation options include the Sedona five-star hotel and the four-star hotel. Traders Hotel, Royal Garden Hotel, Yangon Hotel, etc. Generally, the price of individual guest rooms in star-rated hotels is around US$30-100.
Precautions:
1. It is not convenient to use credit cards in Yangon. Many consumption places cannot accept credit cards. It is recommended to bring more US dollar cash for exchange.
2. Myanmar is a Buddhist country. There are many pagodas in Yangon. The custom here is that you must take off your shoes when visiting the pagodas, which shows respect for the Buddha. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare a pair of slippers when traveling in Yangon.
3. It is generally not necessary to tip. If the driver, hotel or restaurant waiter provides very good service, you can tip a little, about 500 kiya.
Travel Tips
travelling guideline:
There are many dining options in Yangon, with some of the best restaurants in Myanmar, mostly north of the city center, close to the embassy and the lake. The essence of local food includes fish, meat and vegetables cooked in curry and gourd soup. Its diet has six major characteristics, namely, spicy, oily, fried food, sauerkraut, coconut and brown sugar food.
Best time to visit:
The best time to travel to Yangon is from October to February, when the weather is clear and cloudless, making it suitable for travel.
Shopping recommendations:
You can go to General Aung San Market, which is a maze-like old market that sells Yangon's most comprehensive range of Myanmar handicrafts, jewelry, robes, shoes, bags and other goods.
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