Having only recently opened up to let the outside world in, Myanmar and her cultural capital Yangon, are a rare treasure trove – an untamed destination exotic enough to get even the most jaded traveler's wanderlust revving.
The glint of modern high-rises challenges the shimmer of ancient gilded pagodas in the race to catch an exploring eye. The statuesque colonial buildings dotting the riverfront boulevard offer reminders of the country's colonial past, while contemporary tea salons and restaurants bring a forward-looking liveliness to the city's once forgotten old shop houses.
Yangon's signature symphony of horns shrieks through the streets daily, while markets – open and enclosed – carry on as they have done for decades, bustling as ever. Luckily, just when you thought you couldn't bear to witness anymore boisterous city buzz for the day, the city's lakes and gardens, along with a handful of luxury hotel oases, offer a welcome reprieve to recharge before you rinse and repeat.
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