Kandawgyi Park Yangon
Kandawgyi Park Yangon is one of the great attraction, for both recreation and relax . It is located just north of congested and bustling downtown Yangon. It is a place to shed the anxiety of traffic and ease earache from horns with a walk through the surrounded tree-filled park. The well-kept gardens and grassed grounds are a great spot for a picnic, offering a clear, tree-framed view of Shwedagon and its reflection off the water.
Kandawgyi Lake is also one of Yangon’s most pleasant open spaces, hosting a green, tree-filled park and the imposing Karaweik, a replica of a classically styled royal barge located on the eastern side of the lake. Originally, it is a reservoir during colonial times. Kandawgyi Park was built during colonial period. Back to the days, people said that British created the Kandawgyi Lake as the clean water source. Later on the area was expanded and formed as the Kandawgyi Park as we know today.
From the lake viewpoint, tourists can easily spot Shwedagon Pagoda from afar with no obstacles. The light from Shwedagon Pagoda reflects upon the lake’s surface, thus changing the colour of the lake. At dawn, the lake wears a silver-colour surface, and gold surface during the sunset.
After strolling around Kandawgyi Lake, Kandawgyi Garden is definitely where we want to stay our foot, enjoy our drinks and see experience the atmosphere around us.
Kandawgyi Garden comprises of several parts, including: kids’ playground which are perfect place for children; tropical garden with gorgeous flora, picturesque sight; restaurants and cafes which are perfect stops along the way; and many recreational centres. The garden area is also a popular place for family, friends picnics.
Many concerts and festivals are held in Kandawgyi Park. Typically, Myanmar Independence Day festival which is celebrated in Kandawgyi Park for seven days annually.
Travel Tips
- Opening Hours – 4 :00 am to 10:00 pm
- Admission Fees – 300 kyats / per person (For everyone)
- Location – Nat Mauk Street /Kan Yeik Tha Road , Yangon