


Yangon
Yangon (formerly known as Rangoon) is the largest city in Myanmar (formerly Burma). A mix of British colonial architecture, modern high-rises and gilded Buddhist pagodas define its skyline. Its famed Shwedagon Paya, a huge, shimmering pagoda complex, draws thousands of pilgrims annually. The city's other notable religious sites include the Botataung and Sule pagodas, both housing Buddhist relics.
Based On Traveller Visits and Local Insights
Good To Know
Country | Sri Lanka |
Languages Spoken | Sinhala, Tamil |
Currency Used | Sri Lankan rupee (LKR) |
Ares (km2) | 65,610 km2 |
Capital | Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte |
Time zone | UTC +5:30 |