National Kandawgyi Botanical Gardens
National Kandawgyi Botanical Gardens
National Kandawgyi Botanical Gardens
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This copy of London's Kew Gardens was built in 1917.
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Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar24 contributions
Sept 2020
The best time to visit is in winter (December, January, February), which is freezing in Pyin Oo Lwin (May Myo) at that time. However, if you'd like to get away from cities in summer, it will also be great because during that time, the weather is neither cold nor hot, but I don't recommend to go there in the rainy season. On the nice spot in the garden, you can have a picnic especially near the lake and it's a big compound, so the children would be so happy to play and run around. Furthermore, there are various kinds of animal species that you'll feel like you're in another world.
Moreover, the flower festival is held from December to January in the National Garden, so you'll see various kinds of flowers in one place. Only one problem - crowded with people and it is a bit of nightmare to get through many people in the festival.
In addition, can get hundreds of photos with a breathtaking views.
Moreover, the flower festival is held from December to January in the National Garden, so you'll see various kinds of flowers in one place. Only one problem - crowded with people and it is a bit of nightmare to get through many people in the festival.
In addition, can get hundreds of photos with a breathtaking views.
Written 10 August 2021
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Mr.JOE
Mandalay, Myanmar685 contributions
Aug 2019 • Solo
Today we go to Pyin Oo Lwin and then visit sightseeing at Pyin Oo Lwin with Switzerland Client.This town have very Nice City.
Written 3 August 2019
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bigup_d
Bath, UK87 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
Unlike some of Myanmar attractions it is clear that the entrance fee goes right back into the gardens here.
Really nice place to relax and read. Go see the butterfly exhibition - that was great.
There's restaurants here and drinks vendors.
It's clear that this is a popular domestic tourist attraction
Really nice place to relax and read. Go see the butterfly exhibition - that was great.
There's restaurants here and drinks vendors.
It's clear that this is a popular domestic tourist attraction
Written 26 May 2018
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NAN
4 contributions
June 2022 • Family
I went there with family. Walking in the garden streets is my best time there. They have just a very little seasonal flowers to see..It seems this garden doesnt need to be attractive anymore..may be because very few visitors are interested going there nowadays.
Written 1 July 2022
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Coylum
Vancouver, Canada994 contributions
A lovely 400 acre park, that is landscaped with care and has lovely with black and white swans. They have a large walk through aviary with hornbills and a good variety of other birds. the butterfly museum is interesting. A terrific place for a picnic.
Written 3 January 2011
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Juniper C
San Francisco, CA291 contributions
Dec 2019
One of the highlights of our visit. We enjoyed the opportunity to meet some local families and also observe a large group of college students dancing in one of the meadows.
Written 27 January 2020
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Deborah B
Tel Aviv120 contributions
June 2018 • Couples
Very peaceful way to spend 2-3 hours, stroll leisurely through the park. Pretty flowers, large butterfly collection (not live). Meager orchids when we were there. Look carefully for nature's surprises (see the walking stick picture on the leaf!) nice place for a picnic. Not crowded, not remarkable but very nice.
Written 21 June 2018
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Maureen194767
Batesville, IN112 contributions
Mar 2018 • Solo
Not only did we enjoy the gorgeous flower beds but the people were delightful. They were so friendly and wanted pictures of us together. We climbed up the tower and had a spectacular view of the area. The gardens are very well maintained and the entire area is so peaceful. There are swans swimming on the lake and there is a display on butterflies, fossils and petrified wood. This is a must see in Pyin Oo Linn
Written 14 April 2018
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Jan P
Amsterdam, The Netherlands85 contributions
Dec 2015 • Couples
The gardens are nice for a walk if you have some time to spare in Pyin Oo Lwin. However not worth a special trip to this city. More important information! Inside the gardens we read that this former national park is owned by the Htoo group of fabulously wealthy tycoon Tay Za. He is a supporter of the military generals, target of US and EU sanctions. That's were your money ( 7000 kyat entrance fee for foreigners) goes to when you visit the botanical gardens.
Written 3 January 2016
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Vanluxe
London, UK279 contributions
A lovely green national park and groomed botanical garden in the quiet hill station town of Maymyo/Pyin Oo Lwin. Lovely to spend an afternoon there after the long drive from Mandalay, especially if you've been around the hectic markets and traffic of Mandalay or the heat of Pagan. My husband was feeling rather rough after whatever he ate somewhere so we spent a tranquil and delightful afternoon here. We loved it and it helped him feel better stolling by the manicured flower beds and perfect grass lawn overlooking the pretty lake listening to the birds sing and looking for orchids. No monkeys, if you can believe it for an Asian park! If you do come off the beaten path up to Maymyo from Mandalay in Shan State, I would not miss this park, its worth it. You'll find the ubiquitous viewing tower at one end of the park, although an eye-sore, it does offer great views over the Shan Hills from up top. There are also places to get refreshments and golf carts to drive you around if you like. Posh!
Written 15 August 2007
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how much its the entrance to the park?
Written 27 April 2018
Most people have answered your question, just a suggestion, the buggy hire takes you for a very quick trip around most of the highlights, but try walking and enjoy the silence, tranquillity & breathtaking landscape and the flowers, sit on the bench walking towards the aviary, and if you lucky you might see some wild monkeys on top of the tall tree nearby.
Written 13 January 2019
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