Watchers Dining
Jan 28, 2012

Yangon Myanmar Travel Guide – What to see and where to dine in Yangon by Exotissimo Traveler
Considered one of the most picturesque cities in the Orient, Yangon was founded by King Alaungpaya in 1755. The city has a population of about 5 million, but yet retains much of its charming old-time feel. Yangon is also known as the “Garden City of the East”, owing to the tree-lined streets, shaded parks and two lakes Kandawgyi (Royal Lake) and Inya Lake that fill the city. On a first visit, make sure you do not miss the Shwedagon Pagoda, a magnificent gold-covered pagoda that has come to stand as the country