- Driving through Naypyidaw, the purpose-built capital of Burma, it could be easy to forget that you’re in the middle of one of south-east Asia’s poorest countries.
- History. Naypyidaw was founded on a greenfield site near Pyinmana, about 320 kilometres (200 mi) north of the old capital, Yangon.
- Naypyidaw’s urban layout bears a strong resemblance to American suburbs and strip malls. Economic, residential and even hotel zones are strictly segregated.
- Naypyidaw was built in mystery by the Myanmar Junta in the mid 2000s. In November 2005 it was formally d as the nation's new capital.
- Things to Do in Naypyidaw, Myanmar: See Tripadvisor's 2,886 traveller reviews and photos of Naypyidaw tourist attractions.
- The Hotel zone has a handful of villa-style hotels that dot the hills on the outskirts of the city. There are currently twelve hotels located in or near Naypyidaw.
- ...center, first to the city of Pyinmana (some 200 miles [320 km] north of Yangon) and then to Nay Pyi Taw (Naypyidaw), a newly constructed city near Pyinmana.
- Naypyidaw Tourism: Tripadvisor has 2,884 reviews of Naypyidaw Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Naypyidaw Tourism resource.
- Where is Naypyidaw Located? Although Yangon is the most populous city in Myanmar, it has not been the capital of Myanmar since 2005.
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