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Inya Lake

Published: 2026-10-08 👁 100 views
Last updated 2026-10-08 — Inya Lake is located about 10 kilometers from downtown Yangon and is the largest lake in Yangon as well as a favorite leisure and recreational spot for the city’s residents. …

Inya Lake

Inya Lake
     Inya Lake is located about 10 kilometers from downtown Yangon and is the largest lake in Yangon as well as a favorite leisure and recreational spot for the city’s residents. Bordered by Parami Road to the north, Pyay Road to the west, Kaba Aye Pagoda to the east, Inya Road to the southwest, and University Avenue to the south, the lake enjoys excellent transportation links and beautiful scenery.

     Inya Lake is an artificial lake built by the British colonial government in 1882 and completed in 1883 to supply water to Yangon. Today, Inya Lake Park, covering an area of 37 hectares, has been developed on the southwestern side of the lake near Yangon University. Lush with trees and alive with birdsong, the park is a popular dating spot for university students. It has also hosted many famous cultural festivals in Myanmar, such as the novel festival, film festival, and singing festival. Additionally, visitors can enjoy swimming, boating, and sailing here.

  Transportation

      Buses No. 51 and No. 52 can take you near Inya Lake.

  Inya Lake

  Must-visit reason: The largest lake in Yangon

  Continent where the attraction is located: Asia【Asia】

  Country/region where the attraction is located: Myanmar[Myanmar]

  Province/state where the attraction is located: Yangon Region [Yangon Region]

  City where the attraction is located: Yangon [Yangon]

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