Kyandaw Cemetery, Yangon

#84 among attractions in Yangon

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Kyandaw Cemetery, located in Kamayut Township, was Yangon's largest cemetery before it was demolished between 1996 and 1997 for redevelopment as the Yangon Drugs Elimination Museum. The relocation of graves was ordered by the Burmese government in December 1996. Descendants of the interred were given one month's notice to move the remains for reburial in Yangon's outskirts, at Yayway Cemetery and at Hteinbin Cemetery in Hlaingthaya Township. Kyandaw Cemetery occupied a 50 acres expanse of land about.5 miles away from Yangon University. It was established during the colonial era. Kyandaw Cemetery was the city's common burial ground for Burmese Buddhists, but also included Christian, Chinese, Hindu and Islamic cemeteries. The Hindu section of the cemetery covered 1.6 hectares. ()

Local name: ကြံတောသုသာန်Coordinates: 16°48'56"N, 96°7'53"E

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Northern District (Kamayut)Yangon Myanmar (Burma)

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Kyandaw Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shwedagon Pagoda, Drug Elimination Museum, Myaynigone Intersection, Martyrs' Mausoleum.

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Large gilded stupa with a visitor center
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Universities and schools
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kyandaw Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Drug Elimination Museum, Yangon (1 min walk), U Thant House, Yangon (19 min walk), Myaynigone Intersection, Yangon (24 min walk), Yangon University of Foreign Languages, Yangon (24 min walk).

How to get to Kyandaw Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kyandaw Cemetery:

Bus

Sike Pyoe Yayy Bus Stop • Lines: 21, 35, 37 Hlegu, 37 Htaukkyant, 37 TU Hmawbi, 37 Waryarlatt, 39, 61, 65, 77, 82, 97 (6 min walk)
Hanthawaddy A Wine • Lines: 21, 35, 37 Hlegu, 37 Htaukkyant, 37 TU Hmawbi, 37 Waryarlatt, 39, 61, 65, 77, 82, 97, 98 (9 min walk)

Ferry

Kyee Myin Daing Terminal • Lines: Insein, ဖယ်ရီ လမ်းကြောင်း (21 min walk)