The founder of creative agency Pun+Projects reveals his favourite local spots in Yangon, Myanmar
For Yangon, the former capital of Myanmar, change is the only constant. After six decades of military rule, the city has undergone a dramatic rebirth via urban development—one that has only been accelerated by tourism interest in its glorious pagodas and stately colonial buildings.
“There’s been many political and cultural changes in the city since I was young,” says Ivan Pun, who visited family in Yangon frequently in his childhood. “Even as it opens up to the outside world, the people here have still remained authentic.”
Ever the advocate for the city he now calls home, the jetsetter has shared a list of things and places that give the destination its unique lustre.
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1. You haven't been to Yangon if you didn't see this
“The Shwedagon Pagoda, the city’s main landmark. This is probably the first thing a visitor should see. You’ll be taught how to make prayers according to Burmese astrology, which is based on your day of birth rather than month or year.”