Yangon is located in Lower Burma (Myanmar) at the convergence of the Yangon and Bago Rivers about 30 km (19 mi) away from the Gulf of Martaban at 16°48' North, 96°09' East (16.8, 96.15).

Jan 3, 2026 · Yangon is the largest city in Myanmar and the industrial and commercial centre of the country. It was known abroad as Rangoon until 1989, when the government of Myanmar requested …

As the country's former capital, Yangon is the largest and most cosmopolitan city in Myanmar, where you can find nightlife, quality international restaurants, and many of the country's museums. The city …

Yangon (formerly known as Rangoon) is no longer the capital of Myanmar, but it has experienced a huge increase in tourism recently. Book early, as hotel rooms are sometimes hard to find!

Oct 31, 2025 · Yangon is one of the safest cities to travel in for both first-timers in Southeast Asia and solo travelers alike. The following list and questions with answers below were developed from both …

Yangon may have lost its status as the capital of Myanmar, but it has not lost its charm. The city blends British colonial architecture and modern developments with shining Buddhist temples and pagodas …

Yangon, sometimes romanised in English as Rangoon, is the capital of the Yangon Region and the largest city of Myanmar. Yangon was the capital of Myanmar until ...

The former capital of Myanmar, and its largest city, Yangon and first entry for most international visitors.

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Yangon originated as a small town called Dagon on the outskirts of the ancient kingdom of Okkalapa. In 1755 the founder of the Third Myanmar Empire, King Alaungpaya – who reigned from upper …