Kandawgyi Lake & Karaweik Palace
ကန်တော်ကြီး
A man-made lake east of the Shwedagon Pagoda, ringed by wooden boardwalks. Karaweik Palace, shaped like a golden barge with a mythical bird motif, is one of Yangon's best-known landmarks.
Kandawgyi Lake was built as a reservoir during the British colonial period and is now a lakeside park for locals. A long teak boardwalk runs along the shore, and at dusk you can see the Shwedagon Pagoda reflected in the water. On the east side of the lake, Karaweik Palace is modeled on the royal barge of the Burmese monarchy. Two golden mythical birds (karaweik) carry the palace, which now houses a buffet restaurant. In the evening there are traditional Burmese song and dance performances (paid). The park charges a small entrance fee, and it's ideal for an evening stroll and photos.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Yangon Zoological Gardens
- Bogyoke Aung San Museum
- Ngahtatgyi Buddha
- Maha Wizaya Pagoda
- Yangon Circular Railway
- Chaukhtatgyi Buddha Temple
- Shwedagon Pagoda
- Bogyoke Aung San Market