Maha Bandula Park — Attraction in Yangon

The Maha Bandula Park or Maha Bandula Garden , also spelt Mahabandula or Mahabandoola) is a public park, located in downtown Yangon, Myanmar. The park is bounded by Maha Bandula Garden Street in the east, Sule Pagoda Road in the west, Konthe Road in the south and Maha Bandula Road in the north, and is surrounded by some of the important buildings in the area such as the Sule Pagoda, the Yangon City Hall and the High Court.The park is named after General Maha Bandula who fought against the British in the First Anglo-Burmese War (1824–1826). The Independence Monument in Maha Bandula Park.

Urban parkLocationYangonCoordinates16°46′22.88″N96°09′34.27″EArea7.5 acres (3.0 ha)Created1867-1868Operated byYangon City Development CommitteeStatusOpen all year The park dates to 1867 to 1868, founded as Fytche Square in honour of the then Chief Commissioner of British Burma, Albert Fytche.The site was previously a vacant, swampy site originally known as Tank Square, which was cleared and laid out as a public recreation ground.A white marble statue of Queen Victoria was placed in the center of the park in 1896, gifted by a wealthy Armenian firm in Rangoon.After 1935, the park was renamed Bandula Square, reflecting rising nationalist sentiment.

After 1948, the Independence Monument, an obelisk in commemoration of Burmese independence from the British in 1948, was installed at the center of the park, replacing the statue of Queen Victoria.The statue of Queen Victoria was brought back to England after Myanmar Independence. The architect of this Independence Monument Sithu U Tin who is the same architect for City Hall.The park was...

Nestled in the heart of downtown Yangon, Maha Bandula Park provides a breezy oasis from the noise and crowds of the city. The lush green space is filled with leafy trees, flowering plants, and scenic walking paths that invite leisurely strolls. At its center stands the towering Independence Monument, a historic landmark commemorating Myanmar's freedom from British rule.

The park offers a peaceful respite to relax on the grass, people-watch, or enjoy a snack from the many surrounding teashops and street food vendors. In the mornings, locals practice tai chi under the shade of the trees. There's often impromptu music and dance performances that draw crowds in the evenings and weekends.

Surrounding the park is an array of colonial architecture, monuments, and religious structures that give insight into Yangon's diverse history and culture. Maha Bandula Park provides a great vantage point to take in sights like the High Court, Immanuel Baptist Church, and Sule Pagoda.

While lacking some upkeep in certain areas, the park's natural beauty and central location make it a favorite gathering place for Yangon residents and travelers alike. After exploring the bustling city, Maha Bandula Park is a perfect place to unwind and soak in the easygoing charm of Myanmar's largest city. It's an urban oasis worth stealing some time for during any...

not only for using as a public play but also using as for health exercises .Early morning , there is much athletic activities in the park . Many city dwellers come and do their exercises like jogging , running , dancing zoomba, playing taiqi and dancing aerobic exercise and practising yoga and exercising with athletic appratus there. in the afternoon , there may be some kinds of public activities like singing a song and munching poem and exbition of abilities . just a place for relaxing and finding happiness it is. Welcome to everybody , poor or rich, strong or weak , thin or fat , beautiful or ugly , sincerely or wick , good or bad ..... you can see varities of lives and people and religions and athnic there. please , come and have fun and make...