Inya Lake — Attraction in Yangon

Inya Lake is the largest lake in Yangon, Burma (Myanmar), a popular recreational area for Yangonites, Inya Lake is bounded by Parami Road on the north, Pyay Road on the west, Inya Road on the southwest, University Avenue on the south, and Kaba Aye Pagoda Road on the east.Inya Lake is an artificial lake created by the British  as a water reservoir in order to provide a water supply to Yangon. A series of pipes and cables distributes water from Inya Lake to Kandawgyi Lake near downtown Yangon.Located next to Yangon University, it is most well known as a romantic dating area for the university students, and is chronicled many times over in Burmese popular culture .Yangon's premier sailing club is based...

Half a Century back in 1960 this lake water used to be crystal clear fit enough to drink without even filtering. I had my own experience when I visited this lake on a days picnic from my School. I still remember to have collected water from this lake for drinking, with an aluminium vessel (No plastic period) for Drinking & Preparing Tea for the Picnic Team. II was just a boy of 9 years! We camped somewhat interior of the jutting land mass into the lake which looked almost like island. Old people of 50s & 60s can remember & confirm the purity of this lake in its...

Very scenic and picturesque lake. The western side of the lake along Pyay Road is popular with locals and visitors and is a great place for sunsets. If you are there in the evening, bring insect repellent to protect yourself from some very pesky bugs.

It is possible to visit the lake via the colorful but very slow Circular Railway, stopping at Hledan Centre station. From the station, you can take a cab or walk half an hour to the lake. If you decide to walk, the Hledan Market and the University of Yangon make for some...