Taunggyi is the capital of Myanmar (Burma) and lies Myelat region. Taunggyi has a estimated population of 380665 as of 2014 making it the fifth largest city in Myanmar. The name Taunggyi means "huge mountain" in the burmese language, and named after the ridge on the east of the city, part of the Shan Hills system, whose prominent high point is called Taung-chun or "The Spur". Locally this spur is popurly known as Phaya Taung.
Taunggyi can be reached by road. rail or air from all parts of the country. The distance between Yangon and Taunggyi is 456 miles and can be reached by road directly. The road to Taunggyi is full of bends and zigzags and. seen from above. resembles a snake. One can have a good view of the surrounding area while travelling along this road. As soon as you enter Taunggyi. the magnificent Sao Sam Htun Hospital can be seen first and further on there are the Taunggyi Department Store. the market. Dhammayon (congregation hall). Agricultural Bank. cinemas and shops and stores. restaurants. churches. Shan State Cultural Museum. Taunggyi Degree College. the golf course and residential buildings.There are pines. cherry and eucalyptus trees growing all over the town and the whole area is green and pleasant. The busiest part of Taunggyi is the Myoma Market. a place where people from the environs used to flock only once every five days to buy and sell their regional products. Now it has become a daily market and is constantly crowded with people. It is also the gathering point of different national races residing in Taunggyi.
Taunggyi Festival is the famous festival in Myanmar.
If you reached in Myanmar, don't forget to visit to Taunggyi and celebrate the festival.
