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Yangon

Yangon (Burmese: ရန်ကုန်; Shan: တႃႈၵုင်ႈ), formerly known in English as Rangoon, is the largest city in Myanmar and was the capital of the country until it was replaced by Naypyidaw in 2005. Western governments and Aung San Suu Kyi's NLD party still use the old English name as a sign of non-recognition of the military government that changed the name. Today, with a population of over 5 million people, it remains the largest city and the economic hub of Myanmar.

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    Bogyoke Aung San Market

    Scotts Market

    An excellent source for Burmese handicrafts, such as wood carvings or lacquerware. However some lacquerware are not made in the country but are sold in high prices.

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    Dallah Ferry

    To Dallah, a small village across the river from Yangon, an interesting ferry ride. The ride is brief, but filled with all the craziness of a Burmese ferry: you can buy freshly sliced watermelon, cheroots, cigarettes, tea, all kinds of interesting-looking food, various knick-knacks from the many vendors who pack the ferry. The ferry ride seems more like a floating market than a means of transportation. Combine the ride with a trip to Twante for a half- or full-day trip. There is a pagoda at Dallah worth a visit, but otherwise the village is not really a destination.

    4,000 kyat roundtrip fare for foreigners.

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    Market Tour and Cooking Demonstration

    The cooking demonstration takes place upstairs in the hotel's Mindon Lounge where you will learn to prepare a traditional Burmese salad.

    US$60 for a half-day tour including lunch (US$40 excluding lunch), excluding drinks

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    Kyauk Myaung Market

    Kyatk Ka San Road

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    Kyee Myint Dine Night Market

    Zay Gyi Road/Mani May Kha Lar Street

  6. Buy

    Market Place by Citymart

    Good for food shopping.

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    Mingalar Zay

    Market Hall?