Yangon River Cruises
Yangon was founded in the 11th century and centers around the spectacular Shwedagon Pagoda. The city was seized by the British in 1852 and transformed into a major hub during the ensuing colonial era. Many buildings from that period were demolished to make way for modern development, but some precious gems remain. The Yangon City Heritage List preserves the most significant, including some fine fin-de-siècle architecture. After World War I, Yangon became the center of the Burmese independence movement; it has been the nation’s capital since gaining independence in 1948.