En partie coloniale britannique, en partie ville moderne émergente, Yangon (Rangoon) accueille un boom touristique après plusieurs décennies d'isolement. La plus grande ville du Myanmar est également son ancienne capitale et centre commercial, peuplée d'un mélange diversifié de cultures. De nouveaux gratte-ciel brillants ont surgi au milieu de bâtiments coloniaux magnifiquement restaurés, d'anciennes pagodes et de cabanes de pêcheurs traditionnelles, mais une grande partie de l'infrastructure reste en retard, il est donc sage de compter sur un guide pour vous faire visiter. Faites le pèlerinage à Shwedagon Paya, un temple scintillant de 114 acres surmonté d'un stupa doré de 104 mètres (344 pieds) parsemé de diamants et de rubis. Les moines bouddhistes locaux sont impatients de discuter de leurs traditions et raconteront même votre fortune - pour un petit don. Également sur la liste à ne pas manquer: Sule Paya, un temple doré vieux de 2 000 ans; marché coloré de Bogyoke Aung San; Le Bouddha couché de 65 mètres de long de Chaukhtatgyi Paya; les somptueuses expositions de la richesse royale au Musée national; et la salle à manger flottante du palais Karaweik. Les voyageurs souhaitant explorer davantage peuvent monter à bord du train circulaire, une promenade agréable qui comprend des endroits souvent négligés tels que Little India et Chinatown. Outre ses nombreux sites historiques importants, Yangon moderne propose une cuisine raffinée, des galeries d'art et des spas de jour. Détendez-vous avec un verre au vénérable Strand Hotel, une oasis d'élégance décontractée depuis 1901. Et si Yangon est une destination digne à elle seule, c'est aussi un point de départ facile pour des excursions à Pegu (Bago), Inle Lake, Mandalay et au-delà.
Yangon is at its most atmospheric during the Thingyan Water Festival in April—a celebration similar to Songkran in Thailand, which marks the start of the lunar new year. Expect huge, good-humored water fights over several days. If you don’t want to get wet, it’s best to avoid Myanmar during the rainy season, which is between May to October. Yangon is at its most atmospheric during Songkran, the Buddhist new year, in April.
Yangon’s public transport system can prove crowded and unreliable, so it’s best to explore the city using a ride-hailing app such as Grab or Lyft. You can usually choose between taking a car or feeling the wind in your hair on the back of the scooter—just avoid traveling in rush hour, when traffic often reaches a standstill.
Often overlooked in favor of better-known Southeast Asian cuisines, the Burmese food scene is burgeoning—and Yangon’s traditional tea houses serve up some of the best food in the country. Make sure you sample Myanmar’s national dish of lahpet thoke (fermented tea leaf salad), plus other local delicacies such as Shan noodles and fragrant Burmese curry.
Yangon (or Rangoon) is Myanmar’s largest city and former capital. It’s best known for Shwedagon Pagoda, a sacred Buddhist pagoda with shimmering gold-leaf stupas encrusted with precious jewels. It also boasts several lakes, Kandawgyi Nature Park, and Sule Pagoda. It's also renowned for Shan noodles and lahpet (fermented tea leaf salad).
...PlusWith two days in Yangon, experience the former Burmese capital’s temples and cuisine. See sacred Buddhist sites such as Shwedagon Pagoda, Sule Pagoda, and Chaukhtatgyi Buddha Temple—home to one of Myanmar’s largest reclining Buddhas. Sample the national dish of mohinga (rice noodle fish soup) and browse Bogyoke Aung San Market.
...PlusThe most-visited place in Myanmar is Kyaiktiyo Pagoda, a pagoda atop a golden rock perched precariously on the edge of a cliff—it’s also said to feature a strand of the Buddha’s hair. Other popular attractions include Yangon's Shwedagon Pagoda, Inle Lake, and the ancient temples of Bagan.
...PlusWatching the sun set over Shwedagon Pagoda is a magical experience, and it tops the list of things to do in Yangon at night. Other top picks include exploring the bustling Chinatown; partying with backpackers on 19th Street; and rubbing shoulders with the Burmese elite on Myanmar Plaza.
...PlusYes. Yangon is considered one of Asia’s safest metropolises; incidents of crime against travelers are very low, and you can expect to feel safe and secure when exploring Myanmar’s former capital, along with other popular tourist spots such as Bagan, Inle Lake, and Mandalay.
...PlusYes. Rangoon, formerly the capital city, was renamed Yangon—which translates to "end of strife" in Burmese—in 1989. That's also when the country changed its name from the Union of Burma to the Union of Myanmar.
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