Park & nature
National Kandawgyi Botanical Gardens
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National Kandawgyi Botanical Gardens sprawls over 170 acres in Pyin Oo Lwin, offering a tranquil escape into nature. Visitors can stroll through themed gardens, admire a vast orchid collection featuring many native species, and walk along a canopy walkway that provides panoramic views of the garden and distant hills. The centerpiece is a large lake where you can rent paddle boats. The garden's cool climate makes it a pleasant retreat year-round, and its well-maintained paths are perfect for a leisurely afternoon.
Don't miss
- Canopy walk: a suspended walkway through the treetops for bird's-eye views of the garden.
- Orchid collection: hundreds of species, including rare Myanmar orchids, in a dedicated greenhouse.
- Paddle boating on the large central lake, surrounded by lush greenery.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit National Kandawgyi Botanical Gardens
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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