Yangon Chinatown
Yangon Chinatown
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Tony P
Ko Kret, Thailand4 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
Visiting Yangon many times in the past years, Yangon is cleaner and more street lights. The city never gets drark again at night and I feel safer. Besides, there are more modern convenience stores (high Level) as well. Bravo Yangon.
Written 5 March 2020
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Matkovic Leroy
Washington DC, DC3 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Exploring Yangon Chinatown was an adventure! We wandered through hidden alleyways, each turn revealing a new facet of local life. The cultural immersion was incredible, with vibrant markets and friendly locals. This experience was a delightful blend of discovery and romance.
Written 30 August 2024
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Michele P
Marrakech, Morocco478 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
On our second visit to Yangon, we decided to visit China Town, having missed it the first time.
It was fascinating, and the architecture eclectic and colourful. However, I did not feel particularly safe or relaxed. I certainly did not feel tempted to try any of the restaurants either.
It was a contrast to traditional Myanmar life, but frankly I was glad to leave for the quieter side of town.
It was fascinating, and the architecture eclectic and colourful. However, I did not feel particularly safe or relaxed. I certainly did not feel tempted to try any of the restaurants either.
It was a contrast to traditional Myanmar life, but frankly I was glad to leave for the quieter side of town.
Written 31 March 2020
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Richard B
Edinburgh, UK5,239 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Chinatown is a worthwhile alternative visit when in Yangon.
The area is lively, has an organic feel and a heart and soul. The streets offer market stalls, street food and bars. An area popular for tourists and locals alike. The area is a focus for dining and leisure.
A little rustic perhaps, that said, if it wasn't, wouldn't feel as authentic. Worth a visit to enjoy local life.
The area is lively, has an organic feel and a heart and soul. The streets offer market stalls, street food and bars. An area popular for tourists and locals alike. The area is a focus for dining and leisure.
A little rustic perhaps, that said, if it wasn't, wouldn't feel as authentic. Worth a visit to enjoy local life.
Written 1 February 2020
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CanisHan
Seoul, South Korea26,981 contributions
Nov 2019
CY ( 19.11.18 )
My wife and I walk around this area, but there was busy street without Chinese style. Some temples and some Chinese restaurant was in there, but I disappointed a little. At night, the skewered food street was more Chinese, I think. I've visited several China town, but there was no unique Chinese style.
My wife and I walk around this area, but there was busy street without Chinese style. Some temples and some Chinese restaurant was in there, but I disappointed a little. At night, the skewered food street was more Chinese, I think. I've visited several China town, but there was no unique Chinese style.
Written 24 November 2019
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Suria_Nataadmadja
Jakarta, Indonesia7,985 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
This area is not similar to the China town in other place, this one is super crowded, dirty, and of course, smelly too. However, this place is very interesting to explore. It doesn’t have the charm of a China town, but whenever we’re there, we knew this is it. We didn’t take much pics of this place. It looks like this place already has lots of pics on TripAdvisor 😀👍
Written 5 January 2019
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands5,855 contributions
Dec 2018 • Solo
Chinatown in Yangon exists since the 1850s when the British allowed Chinese merchants and traders to settle in the area (roughly between 18 and 24 streets). Hokkien often live south of what is now called Maha Bandula road, Cantonese on the north side. The Chinese communities flourished until the end of the 1940s, but started to face many discriminatory policies thereafter. Especially the anti-Chinese riots in the 1970s affected them badly. As a result many Burmese Chinese left.
Since 1988 Burmese Chinese recovered. They make a very significant contribution to the economic development of the country. Retail and wholesale, but also banking is dominated by Chinese Burmese.
Walking through Chinatown you can observe the entrepeneurial spirit of the inhabitants. Many restaurants of relatively good quality at rather good prices. Massage parlors, bars, bakeries, antique shops and markets are all very competitive compared to other parts of the city. Foreign tourists flock to 19th street, though they are still outnumbered by locals.
Note there are much fewer stray dogs than in other parts of the city.
Both Kheng Hock Keong temple (Hokkien) and Guan Yin temple (Cantonese) are worth a visit.
Since 1988 Burmese Chinese recovered. They make a very significant contribution to the economic development of the country. Retail and wholesale, but also banking is dominated by Chinese Burmese.
Walking through Chinatown you can observe the entrepeneurial spirit of the inhabitants. Many restaurants of relatively good quality at rather good prices. Massage parlors, bars, bakeries, antique shops and markets are all very competitive compared to other parts of the city. Foreign tourists flock to 19th street, though they are still outnumbered by locals.
Note there are much fewer stray dogs than in other parts of the city.
Both Kheng Hock Keong temple (Hokkien) and Guan Yin temple (Cantonese) are worth a visit.
Written 29 December 2018
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Eric M
Manila, Philippines16 contributions
Oct 2016 • Business
I visited myanmar for the first time to attend a congress for doctors. I was able procure a hotel in this place in yangon. Living in chinatown in yangon for a vacation is very practical. Especially when you are a traveller. You have access to all the convenient stores and transportation. Hotels are also cheaper but with good quality.
Written 19 October 2016
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Choo-Beng G
Singapore, Singapore374 contributions
Sept 2019 • Solo
A little known aspect of the multi ethnic aspect of Myanmar is that for centuries there has been a Southern Chinese community in Rangoon.
Mainly descended from waves of migration south from strive in China such as the Mongol and Qing invasions the community claims its descent from Fujian and Guangzhou.
Hence the two main temples along Latha Street dedicated to Guanyin for the Cantonese and Mazu for the Hokkien.
Scattered along the periphery are small clan houses and lesser temples.
Don’t expect the large scale Chinatowns of Penang or Singapore.
But the charming facades are a throw back to pre rejuvenation Chinatowns in these cities before they are scrubbed clean of their patina and replaced by tacky signage and hotpot restaurants.
Explore and seek the traditional trades such as herbal shops , eateries and goldsmiths.
The signs have Chinese characters and Burmese script and keep your ears pried to the occasional Cantonese and Hokkien dialect.
Mainly descended from waves of migration south from strive in China such as the Mongol and Qing invasions the community claims its descent from Fujian and Guangzhou.
Hence the two main temples along Latha Street dedicated to Guanyin for the Cantonese and Mazu for the Hokkien.
Scattered along the periphery are small clan houses and lesser temples.
Don’t expect the large scale Chinatowns of Penang or Singapore.
But the charming facades are a throw back to pre rejuvenation Chinatowns in these cities before they are scrubbed clean of their patina and replaced by tacky signage and hotpot restaurants.
Explore and seek the traditional trades such as herbal shops , eateries and goldsmiths.
The signs have Chinese characters and Burmese script and keep your ears pried to the occasional Cantonese and Hokkien dialect.
Written 16 September 2019
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Harmonie
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia144 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
If you're expecting this to be like other chinatowns, you're going to be disappointed. We came here for street food at night but we were pretty let down as the whole area is pretty dirty, has weird stench and looked unhygienic. Didnt have much food options as well. Needless to say we went to a restaurant for dinner instead.
Written 6 May 2018
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Do You raccomand An hotel in chinatown or where is The better zone in Yangoon?
Written 1 February 2018
Sure . BaobaBed Hostel in China Town ( 19th Street lower block ) is the best one for the back packers . Try to find it's name on facebook . Highly recommended !
Written 2 February 2018
It depends where you are coming from. If you are close by walk otherwise take a taxi
Written 19 October 2017
WHERE??? Get a bus lol")
Written 19 October 2017
It's probably better not to buy any jade there unless you are able to verify it's real jade. There are goldsmiths and jewellery stores selling jade in Chinatown, but I personally couldn't tell the difference between real and fake. If you can, just walk in and have a look.
Written 25 June 2017
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