Memories of Myanmar | Strolling Through Yangon

Yangon, the former capital and largest city of Myanmar, was the second stop on my Myanmar journey. Home to the world-renowned Shwedagon Pagoda, this city offers unforgettable experiences. Here's what made my day in Yangon special: 1️⃣ Paying Respects at the Pagodas In Yangon, every pagoda is alive with devotion—it feels like most of the city spends their time in quiet worship. While the Shwedagon Pagoda is the most famous (and busiest), we also visited the quieter Sule Pagoda in the city center. Sitting in meditation alongside locals, surrounded by the gentle chime of temple bells, brought an unexpected sense of peace. 2️⃣ Yangon’s Circular Train To dive deeper into local life, we hopped on the circular train with a ticket costing less than 1 RMB. The vintage Japanese carriages (from the 1980s!) creaked and swayed as we rolled through the city. Through the open doors, we glimpsed the rhythm of everyday life—vendors, commuters, and scenes of raw humanity. 3️⃣ Teahouse Culture In Myanmar, if people aren’t at the pagodas, they’re packed into teahouses—the heart of social life. Over a creamy Burmese milk tea and shared plates of snacks, families and friends chatter for hours. (And yes, the tea is legendarily good.) A Nation’s Resilience After gaining independence from British rule post-WWII, Myanmar once led Asia’s economic growth—until political turmoil halted progress. Yet, whether through prayer or perseverance, its people continue to carve out lives of dignity and warmth. #YangonMyanmar #MyanmarTravel #TravelDiaries #Wanderlust #TravelGuide #OffTheBeatenPath