Kandawgyi Lake travel guide · GlideMyWay
Destinations
AI Planner
Myanmar
/
Yangon Region
/
Kandawgyi Lake
Go
Kandawgyi Lake
A serene urban lake in Yangon, home to the Karaweik Palace and numerous waterbirds.
✨
Highlights
🏛️
Things to do
🎒
Get prepared
🏨
Hotels
🍽️
Restaurants
🎬
Watch
🍛
Local dishes
🎁
Take home
Currency
MMK (K)
Best time to visit
November to February
Languages
Burmese
Coordinates
16.797°, 96.174°
Key facts
1
Kandawgyi Lake is the second-largest lake in Yangon.
2
It's a popular spot for locals and tourists to relax and enjoy boat rides.
3
The lake is home to various species of waterbirds, including the spot-billed pelican.
Show all 4 →
Timeline
1882: Construction of the lake began by the British as a reservoir.
1906: The lake was officially opened to the public.
1974: The Karaweik Palace was built on the lake for the 2,000th anniversary of Buddhism in Myanmar.
Loading Things to do…
Loading Get prepared…
Loading Hotels…
Loading Famous restaurants…
Loading Watch…
Loading Local dishes…
Loading Take home…
✨ Plan My Trip
Where to stay
Powered by Stay22
Latest news
Live
No recent news.
26°C
Rain Showers
Feels 32° · 11 kph
