Colonial Downtown Yangon holds the highest concentration of colonial-era buildings in Southeast Asia. The grid street layout was designed by the British and features Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco architecture. Key landmarks include the Former Secretariat building where General Aung San was assassinated, the Strand Hotel, High Court, and Customs House. Explore on foot or via guided walking tours from the Yangon Heritage Trust. Many buildings exist in various states of preservation and decay, creating a hauntingly beautiful urban landscape unlike anywhere else in Asia