Myanmar (Burma)
Yangon is the largest city and the most vibrant in Myanmar and situated in the southern part of the country on the east bank of the river Yangon (Hlaing River)...
Myanmar (Burma)
Yangon is the largest city and the most vibrant in Myanmar and situated in the southern part of the country on the east bank of the river Yangon (Hlaing River). The city has a lot to offer and some spectacular sights can be explored such as the Buddhist temples, pagodas and stupas. When arriving by air, you will see amazing golden domes dotted around the city and an amazing greenery.
Images
Essential Information
| Currency | Kyats, 1 Kyat = 100 Pyas, , Kyat is the official currency, but the US Dollar is traded everywhere. |
|---|---|
| Population | Approximately 5.2 Million |
| Newspaper | Myanmar Times, The Light of Myanmar |
| Opening Hours | Shops are generally open from 9am to 9pm, though street markets may close later. |
| Emergency Number | Emergency: 192,Police: 199,Fire Brigade: 191 |
| Electricity | 220 Volt with the British plug. Any visitor other than from the United Kingdom will need an adaptor. |
| Tourist Information | Myanmar Travel Information Media 3R1 MICT Park, Hlaing Campus, Yangon Mon - Fri 8.30am – 5.30pm +95 9 506 2481 |
Exciting times! Thank you for registering your profile - your page is under construction.