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Many visitors to Myanmar are surprised at the number of attractions that Yangon has to offer. These range from historical sites to stunning parks with picturesque lakes. Part of the city’s unique charm is in its attempt to modernise while keeping a tight grip on its cultural heritage. The city is now a fusion of old and new with some sights dating back over 3000 years and other dating back just one.

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Botataung Paya: is named after the 1000 military leaders who escorted religious Buddhist artefacts from India into Myanmar more than 2000 years ago. ‘Bo’ translated means leader and ‘tataung’ means 1000. It is believed that the temple housed all eight strands of Lord Buddha’s hair before being distributed to other temples.

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Sule Paya: the 2000 year old golden temple is located in the heart of the city and is surrounded by government buildings and shops. It has become the site of worship for Buddhist devotees who travel country wide to catch a glimpse.

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Lake Inya: is a man made lake which can be found towards the north of Yangon�s city centre. Surrounding the lake are several small art shops selling paintings and decorative items. The park is a famous gathering point for couples who come to watch the sunset.

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