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The legend says Buddha’s holy hair relics were enshrined at Shwedagon Pagoda, more than 2500 years ago. The pride and the treasure of the country, Shwedagon Pagoda is now became a must for every travelers to visit in Yangon. It rises about 109 meters above the city and completely covered with 80 tons of pure gold. The architecture is so significant and the most existing sightseeing in Yangon.

At the heart of the city lies the landmark of Yangon City, Sule Pagoda. The golden octagonal-shape pagoda rises about 46 meters and is surrounded by small shops. Today, Sule Pagoda is well recognized as the symbol of downtown from where the busy Yangon downtown centre can be seen.

The 72 meters long reclining Buddha Image is Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda. It is remarkable for its size and charm. The original Buddha Image was demolished and rebuilt in 1966 into today’s structure. The glass montage of its feet represents the one-hundred-and-eight characteristics of the Buddha.

The golden pagoda spire rises to 40 meters, was named after the 1000 military leaders who escorted relics of Buddha, brought from India over millenniums ago. The word Botahtaung means “1000 military leaders”. The Botahtaung Pagoda is hollow inside and can be walked through in it. It is a sort of mirrored maze inside the pagoda with glass show-cases containing many ancient relics and artifacts which were sealed inside the earlier pagoda. Just a few steps from the pagoda, there is a jetty where you can observe the daily lives of local people.

Priceless ancient artifacts, works of art and historic memorabilia are on display in 14 halls on four storey of National Museum, located just 10 minutes drive from downtown. The museum exhibits the Lion Throne of the last Myanmar King, Royal Regalia of l9th century, artifacts of various ancient periods, musical instruments and paintings. Anyone who has made a tour of the museum will come away with greater knowledge and understanding of Myanmar and its people. It is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. everyday except Myanmar New Year holidays in April.

Gem Museum is located on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Yangon. Of the 100 counters in the building mostly are privately owned, whereas a few counters on the ground floor are run by the Myanmar Gems Enterprise and Myanmar VES Joint Venture Co., Ltd. These three floors of the Gems Museum and Gem Mart present the whole range of Myanmar ruby, sapphire, peridot and a variety of assorted colored stones, jade, pearls in lots or embedded in exquisite jewellry, goldware, silverware and jade figurines. It is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Monday and public holidays.

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