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COLONIAL ARCHITECTURE, YANGON
Highlights
1
Sule Pagoda
Landmark temple in the dead centre of Yangon, its soaring golden spire fea-
turing in many of downtown's most memorable views.
2
Colonial architecture
Despite rapid development, downtown Yangon remains one of
Asia's finest showpieces of British colonial urban planning, with streets full of majestically
time-warped architecture in various states of atmospheric decay.
3
Bogyoke Market
Enjoyable British-era bazaar, home to dozens of shops piled high with
gems, jade, handicrafts, slippers and more.
4
Shwedagon Pagoda
Myanmar's greatest temple, its unforgettable gilded stupa rising high
above the city and packed with colourful shrines busy at all times of day and night.