Bogyoke Aung San Market

　　Bogyoke Aung San Market was built in 1926 during the late period of British colonial rule, located in the heart of Yangon, and is the largest and liveliest market in the city. The market is world-renowned for its colonial-era architecture and the cobblestone-paved walkways inside. It offers a wide range of goods, including antiques, Burmese handicrafts, jewelry, artworks, and clothing targeted at foreign tourists, as well as pharmacies, food stores, and shops selling imported goods catering to local residents.

　　Originally named Scott's Market, it was named in honor of a British colonial-era civil servant named James George Scott, who was the first to introduce football to Myanmar. In 1948, after Myanmar gained independence, the market was renamed Bogyoke Market in honor of General Aung San. The ground floor of Bogyoke Market houses many antique shops selling old coins, commemorative stamps, medals, and similar items; the central part of the market is filled with jewelry shops, displaying a dazzling array of jewelry, and most importantly, these shops also offer famous Burmese jadeite, rubies, and other precious gemstones. Many foreign tourists visit daily either to browse or shop, making it a bustling hub. The other end of the market’s pedestrian street features art galleries, handicraft shops, restaurants, and clothing stores. Today, the architectural structure of Bogyoke Market has been listed in Yangon’s heritage register.

　　Bogyoke Market Must-visit reason: The largest tourist handicraft market in Yangon Continent: Asia [Asia] Country/Region: Myanmar [Myanmar] Province/State: Yangon Region [Yangon Region] City: Yangon [Yangon]