Myanmar Yangon Region Sule Pagoda + Chawlakyi Reclining Buddha Temple + Aung San Market one-day tour

[Sule Pagoda]

Sule Pagoda has a history of more than 2,200 years and is located in the center of Yangon. The entire city of Yangon extends around this pagoda as the center. Sule Pagoda is located in the quiet city center. The tower is 46 meters high. The tower body is gilded and the base is octagonal. It is said that it was named after Sule, the patron saint of the Kakusana Bodhisattva era, after a monk returned from India. Inside the tower is a statue of Sule, the patron saint of the sacred mountain where the Shwedagon Pagoda is located. There are also many statues around the pagoda, among which the Burmese zodiac sculptures are eye-catching. The Burmese divide the zodiac into 8, which are different from Monday to Sunday, and Wednesday is divided into two zodiacs in the morning and afternoon. Visitors can find the zodiac corresponding to their birthday date and worship it. It is said that this can seek the protection of God.

[Train Tour of Bogyoke Aung San Market]

Located in the city center, Aung San Market is named after General Aung San, the "Father of Independence" of Myanmar. With a history of more than 70 years, it is one of the famous tourist handicraft markets in Yangon. It sells a variety of natural gemstones, jade, gold and silver jewelry and traditional handicrafts. It is a shopping paradise for foreign guests. The market has a unique British colonial style, and it is worth a visit even if it is just for sightseeing.