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Sunset

Golden Hour at Kandawgyi

Start with a late snack, catch the sun dipping below the lake, and finish with a quiet drink as the lights come on.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:36

    Kyet Shar Soon Biryani

    Grab a quick bite at Kyet Shar Soon Biryani. It is open until 19:00, so you have plenty of time to eat before the sun goes down.

  2. 17:16

    Kandawgyi Nature Park

    Walk to the peninsula of Kandawgyi Nature Park. This is the access point to the Karaweik replica and offers the best views of the water. The walk from the restaurant is short.

  3. 17:51

    Kandawgyi Nature Park

    Watch the sunset over the lake. The sun sets toward the WSW, aligning perfectly with the view from this eastern peninsula.

  4. 18:11

    iFour

    End the evening at iFour. It is a nearby bar where you can relax after the walk.

Local tip

Check the route if you need to navigate back to the main road after your drink.

Check before you go

  • Kyet Shar Soon Biryani closes at 19:00.
  • Kandawgyi Lake has an entry fee of 300 kyat.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Yangon (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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