Myanmar Cities

Yangon , also known as Rangoon, literally: "End of Strife") is a former capital of Burma (Myanmar) and the capital of Yangon region (formerly Yangon Division). Although the military of government has officially relocated the capital to Naypyitaw since March 2006, Yangon , with a population of over four million, continues to be the country's largest city and the most important commercial centre.
Yangon's infrastructure is undeveloped compared to those of other major cities in South Easi Asia. Yangon has the largest number of colonial buildings in Southeast Asia today. While many high-rise residential and commercial buildings have been constructed or renovated throughout downtown and Greater Yangon in the past two decades, most satellite towns that ring the city continue to be deeply impoverished.

History of Yangon, was founded as Dagon in the 6th century AD by the Mon, who dominated Lower Burma at that time. Dagon was a small fishing village centred about the Shwedagon Pagoda. In 1755, King Alaungpaya conquered Dagon, renamed it "Yangon", and added settlements around Dagon. The British captured Yangon during the First Anglo Burmese War (1824–26) but returned it to Burmese administration after the war. The city was destroyed by a fire in 1841.
The British seized Yangon and all of Lower Burma in the Second Anglo-Burmese War of 1852, and subsequently transformed Yangon into the commercial and political hub of British Burma. Based on the design by army engineer Lt. Alexander Fraser, the British constructed a new city on a grid plan on delta land, bounded to the east by the Pazundaung Creek and to the south and west by the Yangon River. Yangon became the capital of all British Burma after the British had captured Upper Burma in the Third Anglo-Burmese War of 1885. By the 1890s Yangon's increasing population and commerce gave birth to prosperous residential suburbs to the north of Royal Lake (Kandawgyi) and Inle Lake. The British also established hospitals including Rangoon General Hospital and colleges including Rangoon Hospital.

Colonial Yangon, with its spacious parks and lakes and mix of modern buildings and traditional wooden architecture, was known as "the garden city of the East". By the early 20th century, Yangon had public services and infrastructure on par with London^.
Before World War II, about 55% of Yangon's population of 500,000 was Indian or South A, and only about a third was Bamar (Burman),Karens the Chinese, the Anglo-Burmese and others made up the rest.
After World War I, Yangon became the epicenter of Burmese independence movement, with leftist Rangoon University students leading the way. Three nationwide strikes against the British Empire in 1920, 1936 and 1938 all began in Yangon. Yangon was under Japanese occupation (1942–45), and incurred heavy damage during World War II. The city was retaken by the Allies in May 1945.
Yangon became the capital of Union of Burma on 4 January 1948 when the country regained independence from the British Empire.

Fundamental

Yangon is located in Lower Burma (Myanmar) at the convergence of the Yangon and Bago Rivers about 19 miles (30 km) away from the Gulf of Martaban at 16°48' North, 96°09' East (16.8, 96.15). Its standard time zone is UTC/GMT +6:30 hours.Yangon has a tropical monsoon climate. The city features a lengthy rainy season from April through November where a substantial amount of rainfall is received and a relatively short, dry season from December through March, where little rainfall is seen. It's primarily due to the heavy precipitation received during the rainy season that Yangon falls under the tropical monsoon climate category.

During the course of the year, average temperatures show little variance, with average highs ranging from 29 to 36 °C (84 to 97 °F) and average lows ranging from 18 to 25 °C (64 to 77 °F).Until the mid 1990s, Yangon remained largely constrained to its traditional peninsula setting between the Bago, Yangon and Hlaing rivers. People moved in, but little of the city moved out. Maps from 1944 show little development north of Inya Lake and areas that are now layered in cement and stacked with houses were then virtual backwaters. Since the late 1980s, however, the city began a rapid spread north to where Yangon International airport now stands. But the result is a stretching tail on the city, with the downtown area well removed from its geographic centre.The city's area has steadily increased from 72.52 square kilometres (28.00 sq mi) in 1901 to 86.2 square kilometres (33.3 sq mi) in 1940 to 208.51 square kilometres (80.51 sq mi) in 1974, to 346.13 square kilometres (133.64 sq mi) in 1985, and to 598.75 square kilometres (231.18 sq mi) in 2008.

One of the most famous pagodas in Myanmar country.According to legend, the Shwedagon Pagoda is 2500 years old. Archaeologists believe the stupa was actually built sometime between the 6th and 10th centuries by the Mon, but this is a very controversial issue because according to the records by Buddhist monks it was built before Lord Buddha died in 486 BC.The gold seen on the stupa is made of genuine gold plates, covering the brick structure attached by traditional rivets. Myanmar people all over the country, as well as monarchs in its history, have donated gold to the pagoda to maintain it. It was started in the 15th century by the Mon Queen Shin Sawbu who gave her weight in gold and continues to this day.

Yangon City Map

Sedona Hotel Yangon is 15-minute drive away from the international airport and the bustling city centre. Within close proximity to the famous Shwedagon Pagoda and Inya Lake, this deluxe hotel impresses with its Myanmar-inspired decor and architecture.

Just 30 minutes from Yangon International Airport, Traders Hotel, Yangon sits at the centre of Myanmar's economic capital, making it an ideal Yangon hotel for the business traveller. Blending elegance and gracious hospitality, Traders Hotel, Yangon is the perfect base for taking in the city's distinctive and fascinating culture.

Founded in 1995 and since then in private ownership, the Savoy Hotel is a five star colonial boutique hotel. All of its 85 full time employees are committed to a personalized and attentive service. The Savoy is ideally located in the picturesque area of Yangon, overlooking the Shwedagon Pagoda, Myanmar's "twinkling wonder" and the nearby People's Park. Just ten minutes drive from the city centre and 20 minutes to the International Airport.
All 30 deluxe rooms including six suites express the charm of "the old days" with traditional Myanmar antiques, teak furniture and spacious bathrooms. Nicely overshadowed by tall old trees, the pool with its lounge area makes the Savoy Hotel a silent oasis in the middle of the buzzling city.

The first international hotel in Yangon, Summit Parkview Hotel continues to be the preferred choice among business and international travellers from all over the world.

25 minutes away from the Yangon International Airport, a short distance from the business district and major sightseeing places, Summit Parkview offers the convenience and comfort for our guests.

The Central Hotel is located in the heart of the Yangon where it is very comfortable to go interesting places such as Bogyoke Market, Sule Pagoda, World Wonderer Shwedagon Pagoda within 10 minutes drive while in Yangon stayed at Central Hotel.

Chatrium Hotel Yangon is a beautiful 5-star City Resort located right in the heart of the Yangon City, along the western shore of Royal Lake (Kandawgyi Lake) and Kandawgyi Natural Park. Facing to the magnificent Shwe Dagon Pagoda, the hotel enjoys the great ambience where one can find ideal for both business and pleasure.

Built in 1901, The Strand is a Yangon heritage hotel without peer. It is a stately Victorian icon, beautifully renovated, with two wings centred on a lobby lounge with a black and white marble floor.

This Asian luxury resort offers large suites with lazily whirring ceiling fans, teak floors and luxurious bathrooms. For a really grand experience, there’s the spacious Strand Suite with its own verandah overlooking the river.

The Inya Lake Hotel, Yangon is situated on the borders of the Inya Lake, just 15 minute drive from the city center. The colonial styled hotel, with its teakwood floors and Oriental feel, is located in the middle of the 37 acre tropica l landscaped garden. The hotel and natural surroundings are great place to relax and rest after a hectic day of sightseeing and shopping in Yangon.

A romantic, colonial-style mansion dating from the 1920s, The Governor's Residence is redolent of the days when it was home to the ruler of Burma’s southern states.
With its fan-cooled verandas and teak armchairs, this delightful Orient-Express hotel in the elegant Embassy Quarter of Yangon (formerly Rangoon), conjures up a bygone era while offering every modern pleasure.

MiCasa Hotel Apartments,Yangon,Myanmar provides precisely the homely ambience with personal touch and comfort to the business and leisure travellers.

Panda Hotel is a unique hotel in Yangon, Myanmar’s economic capital, providing affordable accommodations with excellent services and facilities. The hotel sits on a high ground overlooking the city and delivers stunning views of the Yangon skyline just out your window.
It is just about 30 minute drive from Yangon International Airport and close to several of the city's most distinguished tourist attractions including the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda, the famous Bogyoke Market, the National Zoo and the splendid Kandawgyi Nature Park and Botanical garden. While the hotel’s neighborhood is a quiet highly residential area surrounded by shady trees and plants, giving you the ultimate suburban feeling, it is also near the center of the city and transport to all of Yangon’s prominent commercial areas is very convenient; perfect for both business travelers and those who want to enjoy Myanmar’s rich and fascinating culture.

Thamada Hotel is one of Yangon's downtown boutique hotels. Managed by the worldwide New World Hotels Group, the Hotel achieves the perfect balance of comfort and value for money in a friendly setting and is geared to those travelling on a low budget yet looking for a true home-away-fro-home setting

Main Township

Western District (Downtown)	Eastern District	Southern District	Northern District
Ahlon Bahan Dagon Kyauktada Kyimyindaing Lanmadaw Latha Pabedan Sanchaung Seikkan	Botataung Dagon Seikkan East Dagon North Dagon North Okkalapa Pazundaung South Dagon South Okkalapa Thingangyun	Mingala Taungnyunt Dala Dawbon Seikkyi Kanaungto Tamwe Thaketa Yankin	Insein Hlaing Hlaingthaya Kamayut Mayangon Mingaladon Shwepyitha

Yangon is a member of Asian Network of Major Cities 21.

Downtown Transporation

Yangon Circular Railway runs a 45.9-kilometre (28.5 mi) 39-station commuter rail network that connects Yangon's satellite towns. The system is heavily utilized by the local populace, selling about 150,000 tickets daily. The popularity of the commuter line has jumped since the government reduced petrol subsidies in August 2007.

The vast majority of Yangonites cannot afford a car and rely on an extensive network of buses to get around. Over 300 public and private bus lines operate about 6,300 crowded buses around the city, carrying over 4.4 million passengers a day. All buses and 80% of the taxis in Yangon run on compressed natural gas (CNG), following the 2005 government decree to save money on imported petroleum.

Highway buses to other cities depart from Dagon Ayeyar Highway Bus Terminal and Aung Mingala Highway Bus Terminal.Motor transportation in Yangon is highly expensive for most of its citizens. As the government allows only a few thousand cars to be imported each year in a country with over 50 million people. As of March 2008, Yangon had over 173,000 registered motor vehicles in addition to an unknown number of unregistered ones.

Since 1970, cars are driven on the right side of the road in Burma. However, as the government has not required left hand drive (LHD) cars to accompany the right side road rules, many cars on the road are still right hand drive (RHD) made for driving on the left side. Japanese used cars, which make up most of the country's imports, still arrive with RHD and are never converted to LHD. As a result, Burmese drivers have to rely on their passengers when passing other cars.
Within Yangon, it is illegal to drive trishaws, bicycles, and motorcycles.

Yangon's four main passenger jetties, all located on or near downtown waterfront, mainly serve local ferries across the river to Dala and Thanlyin, and regional ferries to the Irrawaddy delta .The 22-mile (35 km) Twante Canal. was the quickest route from Yangon to the Irrawaddy delta until the 1990s when roads between Yangon and the Irrawaddy Division became usable year round. While passenger ferries to the delta are still used, those to Upper Burma via the Irrawaddy river are now limited mostly to tourist river cruises.

Yangon Domestic and International Transportation

Yangon International Airport, located 12 miles (19 km) from downtown, is the country's main gateway for domestic and international air travel. It has direct flights to regional cities in Asia – mainly,Hanoi,Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpu, Kunming, and Singapore. Although domestic airlines offer service to about 20 domestic locations, most flights are to tourist destinations such as Bagan, Mandalay, Heho and Ngapali, and to the capital, Naypritaw.

Health Care

The general state of health care in Yangon is poor.Although health care is nominally free, in reality, patients have to pay for medicine and treatment, even in public clinics and hospitals. Public hospitals including the flagship Yangon General Hospital lack many of the basic facilities and equipment.
Wealthier Yangonites still have access to country's best medical facilities and internationally qualified doctors. Only do Yangon and Mandalay have any sizable number of doctors left as many Burmese doctors have emigrated. The well-to-do go to private clinics or hospitals like Pun Hlaing International Hospital and Bahosi Medical Clinic. A ten-day stay at a private hospital reportedly costs about K2.5 million (US$2300). Still, medical malpractice is widespread even in private clinics and hospitals that serve the well-to-do. The wealthy do not rely on domestic hospitals and travel abroad (usually Bangkok or Singapore) for treatment.

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