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BOGYOKE AUNG SAN MARKETBogyoke Aung San Market (sometimes called Scott Market) boasts more than 2,000 shops, so there’s plenty of fodder for souvenirs and insta-snaps. Look for spicy mohinga (Burmese noodle soup) stands, hill-tribe crafts from the Chin state and piles of folded longyis.

BETEL QUIDSBetel quids – small parcels of areca nuts, lime paste, spices and tobacco wrapped in a betel leaf – are a ubiquitous sight in Yangon’s streets and markets. Ask a vendor for permission to take a photograph, or zoom in on an artful arrangement of the leaves for a new kind of #streetfood snap.

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THANAKAThanaka (a yellow paste made from ground bark) has been a visual feature of Myanmar’s culture for more than 2,000 years. It is said to be a sunscreen, skin cream and acne treatment all in one.

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SULE PAGODAThe burnished gold stupa in the heart of the city is not just a religious site, it has also been an important space for political protest during events such as the 2007 Saffron Revolution.

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CHAUKHTATGYI PAYAThe reclining Buddha of Chaukhtatgyi is a majestic 65m long. Take your picture from the vantage point of the statue’s intricately carved feet to add an interesting perspective to your shot.

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YANGON’S MONKSPeaceful and burgundy-robed, Yangon’s monks bring a serene, spiritual presence to the city. To show respect, it’s best to ask permission before snapping away.

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SHWEDAGON PAGODA This shimmering vision – thanks to tons of gold leaf adorning the 235-foot-high stupa – is believed to enshrine eight hairs from the Guatama Buddha. Visit in the morning for a moment of tranquillity.

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THE STRAND HOTELThe legendary Strand Hotel, built in 1901, displays Yangon’s colonial roots. Since its restoration and subsequent reopening in 1993, it has become a favourite for Friday-night drinks.

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INYA LAKEInya Lake was the address of Aung San Suu Kyi’s home during her house arrest. Now it’s a popular recreation site for those who enjoy sailing and stand-up paddleboarding on its vast expanse.

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CIRCLE LINE TRAINYangon’s Circle Line train (about three hours, roughly US$1/S$1.40) provides a journey through daily Burmese life – both inside and outside the carriage. Farmers along the route make for unique portraits, but if you’d prefer to avoid travelling on the wooden seats, the train’s exterior makes a beautiful image.

“This is Burma,” wrote Rudyard Kipling, “and it will be quite unlike any land you know about.” Indeed, from glimpses of Buddhist traditions

to remnants of colonial history, the former capital, Yangon, will captivate you

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