Yangon-today was only a small fishing-village until and after the Alaungpaya's, the founder of first Myanmar Empire, conquest in 1752. Then the place was christened as Yangon which means "the end of strife." It was not yet a trading center during the time Myanmar Kings. But, it was well-known as a site of religiously significance along with the presence of Shwedagaon Pagoda, the landmark of Yangon. As British government (1824~1885) used it as the administrative center, this venue became a major and strategic sea-port. And recorded as the most beautiful city in Southeast Asia! No wonder .......said...... The tale of metropolis Yangon (Rangoon) was kept in the closet until 1990. Then the city was opened to visitors as part of tourism campaign. Some of the old buildings were demolished and substituted by new and modern buildings. But, one can still trace sense, and inhale the original colonial remnants though some of which are modified by Myanmar style lately. The city center is an example with the City Hall, one of the grandest, an impressive stone structure with classical colonial style and integrated with a Myanmar touch. The Supreme Court, High Court, General Post Office, Strand Hotel, Port Authority Building, Custom House and Railway Administrative Building are also magnificent remembrances of the bygone era. Yangon is changing greatly as international investment comes into Myanmar. High-rises and vehicles increase on the road almost everyday. However, the city has a very special charm, and one, which will certainly be preserved in spite of the changing skyline.

3) Mandalay Royal Palace (မႏၱေလးနန္းေတာ္)

Mandalay Palace was the primary royal residence of King Mindon and King Thibaw, the last two kings of the country. The Mandalay Palace was constructed by King Mindon and the compound was surrounded by four 2 km (6666 ft) long walls and a moat 64 m (210 ft) wide, 4.5 m (15 ft) deep. The walls had three gates on each side and twelve in total. The citadel had five bridges to cross the moat. Mandalay Palace is a primary symbol of Mandalay and a major tourist destination.

2) Pagodas Mrauk U

Mrauk U, the ancient city of Rakhine Kingdom (15th century) and  located in Rakhine State which is the western part of Myanmar, is an famous for its famous old temples of Shitthaung ( 80 thousands pagodas) and Koethaung (90 thousands pagodas).

• Shitthaung Temple
  
  Koethaung Temple
  

Shwezigone Stupa is located in NyaungOo, 4 miles far from ancient city Bagan.  There is an interesting legendary about it construction.

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GubyaukGyi Templenanda Stupa

Ananda Temple is the finest art in construction and best preservative among all other Bagan temples.

Dhammayangyi Temple is the most massive building in thickness among the other Bagan temples.

Thatbyinnyu Temple is the tallest in height other than the all other Bagan temples.

1) Bagan (ပုဂံ)

Bagan is an ancient city that was the capital of Myanmar Kingdom from 9^th to 13^th centuries and located in the central plain in Mandalay Region of Myanmar. The generation of Myanmar Kings constructed over 10000 of Buddhist temples, pagodas and monasteries on Bagan plain during their empires, and over 2200 of temples and pagodas still survive to present day. All the other cities in Myanmar than, Bagan is an ideal tourist destination to discover and explore the ancient city regardless of the time of the year because of the perfect climate that does not experience a rainy season. The transportable air, bus, train and boat are avail

able and many beautiful hotels are good for tourists to stay.