Kandawgyi Lake Lake

Address: Kandawgyi Lake, Yangon, Myanmar

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.

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.

• 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.