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Destination in Myanmar
Shopping in Yangon
Bogyoke Aung San Market, inaugurated in 1926, is the most
popular market of Yangon and of Myanmar as well. A wide range of
Myanmar made souvenirs and Traditional art & crafts such as
Lacquer ware, Paintings, Antiques, Tapestries, Textile, Gems and
Jewelries are available in this market and in downtown Yangon.
Consumer goods and foodstuff are on sale at Theingyi Market,
which comprises separately standing five largest sheds, is for
retailers and wholesaler. Thiri Mingalar Market at Alon Township
on the bank of Yangon River is the biggest fresh fruits, flower
and vegetable market of the city. Farmer from other towns brings
their produces right to the market.
One after another shopping centres / shopping malls are emerging
in commercially viable locations around the city. All of them
are multi-storied and FMI Centre, City Supermarket, Dagon Centre
Shopping Mall, Blazon, Junction 8, Northern point, Ocean, Yuzana
Plaza,Excel Tower, Sein Gay Har are more popular among others.
Availability of upmarket productsis the main features of these
shopping malls.
Bogyoke Aung San Market
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market was first built and inaugurated on the present premises
in 1926. It was named Scott Market after Mr. C. Scott, the then
Municipal Commissioner. Nowadays, it is called Bogyoke Aung San
Market in honor of our national leader General Aung San. It is
known for its colonial architecture and inner cobblestone
streets. It has the largest selection of Myanmar souvenirs you
can find under one roof. You can buy a variety of interesting
Myanmar lacquerware, gems and jewellery at this market. |
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