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Kandawgyi Lake
0.69km from Yangon Zoo
Kandawgyi Lake or also called as Royal Lake is one of the most beautiful attractions of Yangon. The lake was built to provide a clean water supply for the British colonial government at the time.
Shwe Kyin Monastery
0.75km from Yangon Zoo
Shwe Kyin is a monastery in eastern Yangon. The monastery is popular for its old meditation caves, some of which date back to old times.
Karaweik Palace
1.04km from Yangon Zoo
Karaweik or Karaweik Hall is a palace on the eastern shore of Kandawgyi Lake, Yangon, Burma.
Shwedagon Pagoda
1.07km from Yangon Zoo
The most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar, as it is believed to contain relics of the four previous Buddhas of the present era. These relics include the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa, and eight strands of hair from the head of Gautama.
Bogyoke Aung San Museum
1.15km from Yangon Zoo
The Bogyoke Aung San Museum is a museum dedicated to General Aung San, the founder of modern Myanmar. The Museum exhibits things that are used by Bogyoke Aung San such as furniture, dresses, books, car, and his family photos.
Martyrs' Mausoleum
1.47km from Yangon Zoo
The mausoleum is dedicated to Aung San and other leaders, who were assassinated on 19 July 1947.
Ngar Htat Gyi Pagoda
1.6km from Yangon Zoo
The Nga Htat Gyi Pagoda in Yangon is known for its 46-foot-tall sitting Buddha statue. The Nga Htat Gyi Pagoda was constructed in 1900, next to the Chauk Htat Gyi Reclining Buddha.
Bogyoke Aung San Market
1.62km from Yangon Zoo
Bogyoke Aung San Market is known for its colonial architecture and inner cobblestone streets. It is a major tourist destination in Myanmar, dominated by antique, Burmese handicraft and jewelry shops, art galleries, and clothing stores.
Holy Trinity Anglican Cathedral Yangon
1.69km from Yangon Zoo
Holy Trinity Cathedral is the primary Anglican cathedral in Myanmar. The cathedral has historically strong connections with the British military regiments during the British ruling era.
National Museum Yangon
1.87km from Yangon Zoo
The National Museum of Myanmar is Founded in 1952, and the museum has an extensive collection of ancient artifacts, ornaments, works of art, inscriptions, and historic memorabilia, related to history, culture, and civilization of Burmese people.
St. Mary's Cathedral Yangon
1.88km from Yangon Zoo
It is the largest cathedral in Burma and was designed by Dutch architect Joseph Cuypers, son of Pierre Cuypers.
Sri Kaali Amman Tamil Temple
1.98km from Yangon Zoo
This temple is famous for its colorful architecture and carved roofs that depict portraits and images of many Hindu Gods and Goddesses. Shri Kali Temple was constructed in 1871 with amazing architecture.
Chauk Htat Kyi Pagoda
1.98km from Yangon Zoo
It houses one of the most revered reclining Buddha images in the country.
People's Square and Park
2.18km from Yangon Zoo
The park contains a beautiful fountain with white elephants, Many plants, trees, and flowers can be found in this area.
Sule Pagoda
2.23km from Yangon Zoo
The Sule Pagoda is located in the center of downtown Yangon and is part of the city’s economic and public life.
The Secretariat
2.3km from Yangon Zoo
The Victorian-style building is made from red and yellow brick and constructed in a U-shape. This is the spot where Aung San and six cabinet ministers were assassinated by a gang of armed paramilitaries.
Musmeah Yeshua Synagogue
2.31km from Yangon Zoo
Musmeah Yeshua Synagogue is the last remaining Jewish house of worship in Downtown Yangon and Burma's only synagogue.
Mahabandula Park
2.38km from Yangon Zoo
The Maha Bandula Park or Maha Bandula Garden is a public park, located in downtown Yangon. The park is named after General Maha Bandula who fought against the British in the First Anglo-Burmese War.
Kheng Hock Keong
2.67km from Yangon Zoo
The Kheng Hock Keong is the largest Chinese temple in Yangon. The temple attracts mostly Hokkien and Hakka worshipers.
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Yangon Zoo
Kan Yeik Tha Rd, Yangon 11221, Myanmar (Burma)
The Yangon Zoo is the oldest and the second largest zoo in Myanmar. The zoo has 145 species of land animals,including 8 endangered species.