We were intrigued by the mystical place no one visits and where almost no one lives… so we decided to come to Naypyidaw. Huge highways and brand new luxury hotels have been built up in a huge area but there are rarely people to see. To Naypyidaw from the old capital of Yangon, the journey is 5-6 hours by bus. If you’re interested in visiting the Ghost City that is Naypyidaw, you can do so from the more popular nearby destinations of Yangon and Mandalay. is likely to be a ghost town. Naypyidaw, which translates to ‘royal capital’, is massive but empty. INDEPENDENT: Inside Burma's ghost capital city, which is 4 times the size of London with a fraction of population Except Naypyidaw, that is, which is less bustling capital and more empty ghost town. It has the air of a ghost town. From Mandalay, Naypyidaw is 3-4 hours south. And it’s a ghost town. Naypyidaw city or Nay Pyi Taw is the capital of Myanmar since 2005. When it comes to experiencing local life, there’s no better place than a bustling capital city, right? The purpose-built city of Naypyidaw – unveiled a decade ago this year – boasts 20-lane highways, golf courses, fast Wi-Fi and reliable electricity. Naypyidaw (also spelt Nay Pyi Taw) is Myanmar’s new capital city, built completely artificially. Naypyidaw, a ghost city? Officially, the city’s population is around one million, but many doubt this is anywhere close to the real figure. It feels truly like a ‘Ghost City’ – a shell of what on the surface should be a thriving metropolis. VOCATIV: Burma’s Shiny Ghost Capital: A Rare Visit to Empty Naypyidaw. Travelers often call the city ghost town. Ghost city: With a total area almost seven times of Singapore, Naypyidaw boasts 20-lane highways, spectacular pagodas and four golf courses – yet its population is less than one-fifth of Singapore. Hotels in Naypyidaw are very expensive hence why we only had a morning, around 5 hours, here. THE BOHEMIAN BLOG: Inside Naypyidaw: The Truth About Myanmar’s ‘Ghost City’ Capital. You will travel along an 8-lane highway until you reach the unusual capital. Transport is also pricey; we paid $25 for a 3 hour taxi tour which was well worth it as the city … Naypyitaw which is the biggest ghost city in the world & six times bigger than Newyork. It is unusual among Myanmar's cities, as it is an entirely planned city outside of any state or region. Naypyidaw, officially spelled Nay Pyi Taw (Burmese: နေပြည်တော်; MLCTS: Nepranytau; pronounced [nèpjìdɔ̀]), is the capital and third-largest city of Myanmar.The city is located at the center of the Naypyidaw Union Territory. It is an empty city all over. ( Photo credit: Vocativ /Arthur Nazaryan ) The odd thing is that the new capital, built from scratch in the heart of the jungle and as large as six times New York City (!) Myanmar is back in the headlines following a military takeover.
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