Yayway Cemetery, Yangon

Name: Yayway Cemetery
Address: Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)

#34 among attractions in Yangon

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Yayway Cemetery is a cemetery located in North Okkalapa Township, Yangon, Myanmar. The cemetery is the final resting place of many prominent Burmese. The cemetery is maintained by the Yangon City Development Committee's environmental maintenance department. Yayway Cemetery also consists of various ethnic and religious cemeteries, including those of the Burmese Indians, Sino-Burmese, Karen, Japanese, Baháʼís, Hindus, Christians, Muslims, Parsis, and Jews. ()

Local name: ရေဝေးသုသာန် Coordinates: 16°55'56"N, 96°9'57"E

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Northern District (Mingaladon)Yangon Myanmar (Burma)

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

Nearby attractions include: Bayinnaung Market, Kaba Aye Pagoda, Myanmar Gems Museum, Dagon University.

6 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
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Temple, Sacred and religious sites
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Museum, Specialty museum
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3.4 miSE
Universities and schools
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Universities and schools, Buddhist architecture
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Temple
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