Southern Myanmar

Southern Myanmar includes the three regions of Ayeyarwady (Irrawaddy), Bago and Yangon. Irrawaddy covers the Ayeyarwady River (Irrawaddy River) delta. == Cities == 1 Yangon (Rangoon) — the capital of Myanmar until it was superseded by Naypyidaw in November 2005 2 Bago (Pegu) — home to uncountable Buddhist temples 3 Pathein (Bassein) — the capital of Ayeyarwady Division 4 Pyay 5 Taungoo 6 Thanlyin — historical port town close to Yangon. 7 Twante — delta town famous for its pottery. == Other destinations == 1 Chaung Tha 2 Ngwe Saung 3 Taukkyan — the site of the war cemetery with the graves of more than 6,000 Allied soldiers who perished in Burma during World War II. 4MISSING WIKILINK Coco Islands – the biggest of the islands were used as a penal colony for political prisoners until 1971 == Understand == == Get in == Ayeyarwady Region is served by Pathein Airport (BSX IATA) and Yangon International Airport (RGN IATA) == Get around == == See == Cape Negrais: this headland west of the Irrawaddy Delta is a landmark with scenic beaches and grand cliffs. == Do == == Eat == == Drink == == Stay safe == == Go next ==