The Strand Cafe at The Strand Hotel, Yangon, Myanmar

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The Strand Hotel in Yangon is one of Myanmar’s best known hotels. Reminiscent of the country’s Colonial past, this Victorian style building offers the promise of old world luxury and charm.

 In my opinion, the hotel is teetering, tacky and is heavily reliant on a grand past.

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Monsoon, Yangon, Myanmar

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Monsoon is a superb Southeast Asian restaurant in Yangon, which has an emphasis on seafood. Housed in a gorgeous colonial building, this cheerful and airy restaurant offers refuge to local residents, expats and tourist alike.

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The Governor’s Residence, Yangon, Myanmar

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Governor’s Residence, run by the Orient Express Group, is the most beautiful place one can stay at in Yangon. This used to be the official residence for previous Governors from the British Colonial period, which has now been converted into a stunning hotel.

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