Maha Bandula Garden, Yangon

Maha Bandula Garden is a recreation area and a green oasis in the city of Yangon. The park is surrounded by the most majestic buildings of the city - the Sule Pagoda, City Hall and the High Court. The park was named after General Maha Bandula who fought against the British. The park features the Independence Monument installed to commemorate Burmese independence from the British in 1948. It is popular with Tai-Chi practitioners in the mornings and evenings.

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Sight Name: Maha Bandula Garden
Sight Location: Yangon, Myanmar (See walking tours in Yangon)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 6.7 Km or 4.2 Miles

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Travel Distance: 8.9 Km or 5.5 Miles

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Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles