Insein Township, Yangon

#75 among attractions in Yangon

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Insein Township is located in northern Yangon. The township comprises 21 wards, and shares borders with Shwepyitha township in the north, Hlaingthaya township in the west, Mingaladon township in the east and Mayangon township in the south. Insein is home to the Insein Prison, the most notorious prison in the country that houses hundreds of political prisoners. Until the 1990s, Insein, about 20 miles from central Yangon, was beyond Yangon's city limits although by the 1980s, Insein was already integrated with the rest of the city. With the expansion of Yangon's city limits in the 1990s which also included founding new satellite towns, Insein was formally incorporated into Yangon. ()

Alternative names: Area: 13.52 mi²Coordinates: 16°53'34"N, 96°5'53"E

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Northern District (Insein)Yangon Myanmar (Burma)

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

Nearby attractions include: Myanmar Plaza, Drug Elimination Museum, Bayinnaung Market, Kaba Aye Pagoda.

5.9 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Myanmar Plaza, Yangon
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5.8 miSE
Museum
Drug Elimination Museum, Yangon
147 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...
1.9 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Bayinnaung Market, Yangon
49 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Yangon, Myanmar, the Bayinnaung Market stands as a vibrant testament to the city's thriving commerce and rich cultural tapestry. This shopping centre, much more than a mere collection of shops, is a hub of activity where locals...
4.5 miSE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Kaba Aye Pagoda, Yangon
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4.9 miSE
Serene option for strolls and sailing
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5.2 miNE
Cemetery
Yayway Cemetery, Yangon
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4.7 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Myanmar Gems Museum, Yangon
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6.5 miSE
16°48'53"N • 96°9'7"E
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Universities and schools
University of Yangon, Yangon
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Universities and schools
Yangon University of Foreign Languages, Yangon
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3.6 miE
Universities and schools, Buddhist architecture
International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University, Yangon
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