Sanchaung Township, Yangon

Name: Sanchaung Township
Address: Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)

#104 among attractions in Yangon

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Sanchaung Township is in the north central part of Yangon. The township comprises 18 wards, and shares borders with Kamayut Township in the north, Kamayut township and Bahan Township in the east, Kyimyindaing Township in the west, and Dagon Township and Ahlon Township in the south. The township has 19 primary schools, two middle schools and four high schools. Dagon Center I and II are shopping malls inside the township, where there are many restaurants, fashion shops, and Mingalar Cinema. Other recreational spaces include Happy World recreation center and People's Park. ()

Local name: စမ်းချောင်းမြို့နယ် Area: 0.95 mi²Coordinates: 16°48'23"N, 96°8'6"E

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Western District (Sanchaung)Yangon Myanmar (Burma)

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Sanchaung Township – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shwedagon Pagoda, Drug Elimination Museum, National Museum of Myanmar, People's Square and Park.

1.2 miSE
Large gilded stupa with a visitor center
Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon
30 min walk • Shwedagon Pagoda stands as a majestic beacon in the heart of Yangon, Myanmar, casting a golden glow that is visible from various parts of the city. This ancient temple, believed to be more than 2,500 years old, is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar as it...
0.7 miN
Museum
Drug Elimination Museum, Yangon
18 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Yangon, Myanmar, the Drug Elimination Museum stands as a stark reminder of the country's ongoing battle against narcotics. This three-story building serves not only as an educational center but also as a monument to the efforts...
1.2 miS
Burmese culture and history museum
National Museum of Myanmar, Yangon
30 min walk • The National Museum of Myanmar, located in the heart of Yangon, stands as a cultural beacon in this historically rich nation. This museum is an essential destination for anyone interested in the diverse heritage and history of Myanmar, formerly known as Burma.
0.9 miSE
Park
People's Square and Park, Yangon
22 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Yangon, Myanmar, People's Square and Park presents itself as a verdant oasis amidst the bustling cityscape. Covering an area of over 130 acres, this urban park is a sanctuary for both locals and tourists seeking a tranquil retreat from the urban...
1.4 miSE
Buddhist architecture, Temple
Maha Wizaya Pagoda, Yangon
36 min walk • The Maha Wizaya Pagoda, nestled in the heart of Yangon, Myanmar, stands as a beacon of spiritual significance and architectural beauty. This revered temple, completed in 1980, was constructed to honor the country's unification and the solidarity of its people.
~1260 ftSE
Street
Myaynigone Intersection, Yangon
7 min walk • The Myaynigone Intersection stands as a bustling hub in the heart of Yangon, Myanmar's largest city. This major crossroad is not only a key point in the city's dense traffic network but also a significant commercial and social gathering place that reflects the vibrant...
0.9 miE
Historical place, Mausoleum
Martyrs' Mausoleum, Yangon
23 min walk • The Martyrs' Mausoleum is a Mausoleum in Yangon, Myanmar, located near the northern gate of Shwedagon Pagoda. The mausoleum is dedicated to Aung San and other leaders of the pre-independence interim government, all of whom were assassinated on 19 July 1947.
0.4 miNE
16°48'35"N • 96°8'26"E
U Thant House, Yangon
12 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
1.5 miSE
Sacred and religious sites
Bahadur Shah Zafar grave dispute, Yangon
39 min walk • The location of the grave of Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal emperor, at Rangoon in Burma is in dispute. He was buried at the back of his enclosure, but by 1903 the location of his grave was forgotten. After some protests, the British were forced to construct a stone slab to mark the site of his grave.
1.1 miSE
Temple
Singu Min Bell, Yangon
29 min walk • The Singu Min Bell, also known as the Maha Gandha Bell, is a large bell located at the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar. It was donated in 1779 by King Singu, the fourth king of Konbaung Dynasty. The official Pali name of the bell is Maha Gandha, which means "Great Sound".
1.4 miSE
Mausoleum
Kandawmin Garden Mausolea, Yangon
37 min walk • The Kandawmin Garden Mausolea comprise a mausoleum complex in Yangon, Myanmar. The site contains four mausolea of Burmese national figures and is located near the southern gate of Shwedagon Pagoda.

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Which popular attractions are close to Sanchaung Township?

Nearby attractions include Myaynigone Intersection, Yangon (7 min walk), U Thant House, Yangon (12 min walk), Kyandaw Cemetery, Yangon (18 min walk), Drug Elimination Museum, Yangon (18 min walk).

How to get to Sanchaung Township by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sanchaung Township:

Bus

Mahar Myaing Street • Lines: 21, 35, 37 Hlegu, 37 Htaukkyant, 37 TU Hmawbi, 37 Waryarlatt, 39, 61, 65, 77, 82, 97, 98 (3 min walk)
Myaynigone • Lines: 21, 35, 37 Hlegu, 37 Htaukkyant, 37 TU Hmawbi, 37 Waryarlatt, 39, 77, 97, 98 (4 min walk)

Ferry

Kyee Myin Daing Terminal • Lines: Insein, ဖယ်ရီ လမ်းကြောင်း (25 min walk)