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Yangon, which sits at the mouth of Yangon river, was founded by King Alaungpaya in 1755.
Formally a small settlement called Dagon, it was renamed Yangon meaning "end of war" after king Alaungpaya conquered Lower Myanmar from the
"Mons".
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Mandalay was the last capital of Myanmar before the British occupation and it has great importance as a cultural center.
King Mindon founded the city in 1857 when he began to move his capital at nearby
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One of the most over-powering sights in all of Myanmar is Bagan. More than 2000 Buddhist monuments rise above the arid plains of Bagan, majestically beseeching the present- day traveler to traverse back to a bountiful, inventive time when Bagan's rulers were more than just master builders.
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The prime attraction of Shan State is Inlay Lake; located about 30 km south of
Taunggyi. This vast, picturesque lake, surrounded by hazy blue mountains, is 900
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Mrauk U, a fine last royal capital of Rakhine has scenic beauty and historical remains, which are inextricable and remarkable. Innumerable pagodas belonging to all ages can be found throughout the city. |
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