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Yangon River - An Iconic River in Mynamar
Yangon River - An Iconic River in Mynamar
In every travel escapade, there are always
waterscape highlights, whether manmade or natural, that are worth the stopover.
There’s a completely new life and adventure found in these kinds of places that
are interesting and informative. You learn a lot about the place and culture
just by visiting the place and listening to the stories of people who are
there. And of course, you experience some more.
Myanmar’s Yangon River is one waterscape worth seeing.
This milk tea colored river has a rich story and experience to share. Thanks to
the country’s newfound freedom and international interest, people now get to
feel and undergo a great Yangon River
experience. This river has been out of the public radar for decades due to
Myanmar’s military regime. So, the richness of life and promise is starting to
overflow due to the fact that it came from a lot of pains and struggles from
Burmese people.
At dawn, the mouth of the river is filled with village people doing their daily barters. It’s a very busy sight. You’ll see Burmese people wearing their colorful lungis, which is also known as a sarong, a traditional garment worn around the waist. It is particularly popular in regions where the heat and humidity create an unpleasant climate for trousers.
As this country is starting to open up to the world, river cruises are starting to be popular here. But mostly, the Yangon River is a place for business and daily life to-dos. You’ll see boats of different sizes, carrying fruits and merchandises of different shapes. There are interesting vessels and birds to see from time to time too. It serves as a port for business so expect a lot of yelling, laughing, talking, and all out Burmese communication. There friendly demeanor will assure you that they enjoy how you enjoy their place.Together with the rest of Myanmar, the Yangon River is most probably going to change drastically over the next few decades. Expect welcome changes. It will still continue to be part of the country’s waterscape highlight. So it’s good to be getting a glimpse of that transition and be a part of that history as one of the people who, thru sharing of time and passion for travelling, helped shape the Yangon River and the rest of Myanmar.
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