The 25-storey tower that brutally overpowers the Mandalay skyline balances atop one of three horrendous neighbouring concrete 'malls', stiflingly crammed full of fabric sellers. However, the surrounding older market areas are fascinating places to wander amid piles of dried fish, sacks of chilli and giant clusters of bananas. The area begins bustling around 8am, and most shops close by late afternoon.
All of the parts taken together, Zegyo is the second-biggest market in Myanmar, after Bogyoke Aung San in Yangon.
