Kandawgyi Lake
Lake Urban lake in Yangon with lakeside park
A central Yangon lake, Kandawgyi lies beside Kandawgyi Nature Park and the lakeside Karaweik barge restaurant. Visitors stroll the boardwalk for views of the lake, city skyline and often glimpse locals exercising at dawn.
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Kandawgyi Lake, often translated as the “Royal Lake,” is an urban lake and park area in Yangon, Myanmar. It is a prominent green space within the city and a popular place for city residents and visitors.
Key features include waterside promenades, parkland and the distinctive Karaweik barge-style structure on the lake’s shore. The site is frequently used for walking, city views and leisure rather than intensive recreation on the water.
The lake was created and maintained as part of Yangon’s urban infrastructure and park system; over time it has been managed as a public park and nature area within the city. It has long served as an urban open-space feature for Yangon residents.
Kandawgyi Lake sits inside Yangon in Yangon Region, adjacent to other central city landmarks and green spaces in the heart of Myanmar’s largest city.
- Karaweik barge: The eastern shore is dominated by the Karaweik, an ornate royal barge replica that serves as a prominent riverside landmark and restaurant.
- City location: The lake and its surrounding park are within Yangon city and provide clear views toward the nearby Shwedagon Pagoda area at certain vantage points.
How to Get to Kandawgyi Lake #
Kandawgyi Lake is within Yangon’s central area and easily reached by taxi or ride-hailing from downtown hotels. Local bus routes run along adjacent roads and the Kandawgyi area is a short walk from major city thoroughfares.
Tips for Visiting Kandawgyi Lake #
- Walk the southern promenade at dusk for close views of the lake, the Karaweik Palace, and the Yangon skyline reflected on the water.
- Avoid the busiest weekend mornings if seeking a quiet lakeside stroll; early weekday mornings are far less crowded.
- Combine a lakeside visit with a stop at Kandawgyi Park's small botanical collections and the adjacent Strand Hotel for a cold drink with a view.
Best Time to Visit Kandawgyi Lake #
The cool season (Nov-Feb) is the most pleasant time for lakeside walks and photography.
Weather & Climate near Kandawgyi Lake #
Kandawgyi Lake's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with very hot summers (peaking in April) and hot winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 18°C to 37°C. Heavy rainfall (2621 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 29°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 33°C. Heavy rain (309 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (505 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (552 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (570 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (361 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (196 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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