Yangon Collection (page 7)

Gold stupa and spires, Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar
Gold stupa and spires at the Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar Date: 2016

Myanmar - Yangon - Front View of the Chief Court Building Date: circa 1909

Myanmar - Yangon - General View showing the fine colonial architecture in the city. Date: circa 1920s

Myanmar - Yangon - Street porters pull a large laden wagon
Myanmar - Strand Road, Yangon - Street porters pull a large laden wagon. Date: 1928

An itinerant food seller at the Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon
An itinerant street food seller serving up tasty snacks at the Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar Date: circa 1920s

Buddhist Monks take the tram home from the Shwedagon Pagoda
Buddhist Monks (Hpoongyees) take the tram home from the Shwedagon Pagoda - Entrance (with leogryph) with their alms - Yangon, Myanmar. Date: circa 1908

Yangon, Myanmar (formerly Rangoon Burma), Cantonment Gardens. Date: circa 1906

Myanmar - Yangon - Shwedagon Pagoda Date: circa 1906

Myanmar - Yangon - Shwedagon Pagoda - Inner courtyard Date: circa 1938

Myanmar - Yangon - Elephants moving timber Date: 1906

Myanmar - Yangon - Lake Road. Date: circa 1908

Myanmar - Yangon - Boundary Road. Date: circa 1908

Myanmar - Yangon - Rangoon Jail - Prisoners at breakfast
Myanmar - Yangon - Rangoon Jail - Prisoners pictured lined up with their breakfast. Date: circa 1910s

Myanmar - Yangon - Rangoon Jail. Date: circa 1910s

Myanmar - Yangon - The Waterfront and docks. Date: circa 1910s

Myanmar - Yangon - Pongyi Street Dramatic Troupe of traditional Burmese entertainers/dancers/performers. Date: circa 1910s

Myanmar - Yangon - Rangoon Rice Merchants (Group photograph). The European merchant on the right appears to have been slotted into the shot

Myanmar - Yangon - Cantonment Gardens. Date: circa 1910s

Myanmar - Yangon - The Barracks as seen from Victoria Park Date: circa 1910s

Myanmar - Yangon - View of the Sule Pagoda Road Date: circa 1910s

Myanmar - Yangon - St. Johns College. Date: circa 1910s

Myanmar - Yangon - The Royal Lakes. Date: circa 1910s

Myanmar - Yangon - Sunset over the Royal Lakes. Date: circa 1910s

Myanmar - Yangon - General Panoramic view from the roof of the Government Offices. Date: circa 1910s

Myanmar - Yangon - American Baptist Church. Date: circa 1910s

Myanmar - Yangon - Royal Hotel. Date: circa 1910s

Myanmar - Yangon - The Racecourse
Myanmar - Yangon - The Main stands of the Racecourse Date: circa 1910s

Myanmar - Yangon - Government House. Date: circa 1910s

Myanmar - Yangon - Municipal Office and Sule Pagoda. Date: circa 1910s

Myanmar - Yangon - Strand Road. Date: circa 1910s

Myanmar - Yangon - Strand Road Hotel. Date: circa 1910s

Myanmar - Yangon - Rowe and Cos Premises - later the Immigration Office. Date: circa 1910s

Myanmar - Yangon - Shwedagon Pagoda - Sacred Well and flower sellers Date: circa 1910s

Myanmar - Yangon - Shwedagon Pagoda - Gautamas (the Buddha of the Burmese). Date: circa 1910s

Myanmar - Yangon - Shwedagon Pagoda - Entrance with leogryph. Date: circa 1910s

Myanmar - Yangon - Shwedagon Pagoda - Buddha and monks Date: circa 1910s

Myanmar - Yangon - Shwedagon Pagoda - Ornate carved doorway Date: circa 1910s

Myanmar - Boys playing football - Yangon (Rangoon)
Myanmar - Boys (and young boy monks) playing football - Yangon (Rangoon) Date: circa 1910s

Myanmar - Yangon - Two young women at morning Prayer. Date: circa 1910s

Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Merchant Street, Rangoon
A view of Merchant Street in Yangon (formerly known as Rangoon), in Burma (Myanmar) during the period of British rule Date: 1869

The Shwei Dagon Pagoda at Rangoon
The Shweidagon Pagoda in Yangon, Burma (Myanmar), officially titled Shweidago Zedi Daw and also known as the Golden Pagoda, or the Great Dagon Pagoda. The gilded structure towers 99 metres high

Cantonment Gardens, Rangoon, Burma (Myanmar)
Cantonment Gardens, Rangoon (Yangon), Burma (Myanmar). Date: circa 1890s

Myanmar, Yangon. Schwedagon Temple at sunset
Myanmar, Yangon. Shwedagon Temple at sunset. Credit as: Jim Zuckerman / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Hindu Temple in (Rangoon) Yangon, (Burma) Myanmar

Buddha statue at the Shwedagon Paya located in (Rangoon)Yangon, (Burma) Myanmar

Myanmar, Yangon. Schwedagon Temple at twilight
Myanmar, Yangon. Shwedagon Temple at twilight. Credit as: Jim Zuckerman / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Myanmar, Yangon. Schwedagon Temple exterior
Myanmar, Yangon. Shwedagon Temple exterior. Credit as: Jim Zuckerman / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

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Yangon, the vibrant capital city of Myanmar (formerly known as Burma), is a treasure trove of cultural and architectural wonders. One cannot miss the Swedawmyat Paya, a magnificent pagoda that stands tall in this bustling metropolis. As you wander through the streets of Yangon, also referred to as Rangoon, you will be captivated by its rich history and enchanting charm. At dawn, the gilded Shwedagon Pagoda emerges against a clear sky, casting an ethereal glow over Yangon. This iconic landmark is not only a symbol of faith but also an architectural masterpiece that leaves visitors in awe. Close up shots of Burmese Buddhist monk hands praying showcase their devotion and spirituality. The allure lies not only in its religious sites but also in its natural beauty. The Botahtaung Pagoda at dawn offers breathtaking views that are truly mesmerizing. Twilight brings about another spectacle - the golden stupa at Shwedagon Pagodo shimmers against the backdrop of a darkening sky. World-famous for its grandeur and magnificence, Shwedagon continues to attract tourists from all corners of the globe to Yangon. Its gold-studded spires stand tall as if reaching for heaven itself. As you explore further into this captivating city, colonial architecture on Sule Pagoda Road takes you back in time to when British influence shaped Yangon's landscape. The intricate designs and ornate details tell stories of a bygone era. Chinthes or guardians stationed at various points around Shwedagon Pagoda add an element of mystique to this already enchanting place. These mythical creatures serve as protectors and lend an air of reverence to this sacred site. Yangon is more than just a city; it is an experience like no other.