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Top 10 Interesting Facts about Maha Bandoola Garden

Independence Monument in Mahabandoola Park in downtown Yangon by Auchwaswisser/

The Maha Bandula Park or also known as Maha Bandoola Garden is a public park. This park provides lovely views of the surrounding heritage buildings.

The park was occupied by soldiers, many violent events took place around the garden. It’s a nice place to sit and see cultures interact and mix.

The park was renamed to honor General Thado Mahabandoola after independence a Burmese hero who conquered Assam and died in action.

The garden offers a good view of Sule Pagoda and the independence monument. You can see a lot of plants and the garden is suitable for walking.

1. The awesome public park located in Yangon surrounded by important buildings

The Independence Monument in Maha Bandoola Garden in Yangon, Myanmar (Burma), occupies the site of a former statue of Queen Victoria by David Stanely/

 The public park is located in downtown Yangon Burma. The park’s notable feature is the independence monument.

The Park is bounded by Maha Bandula Garden Street in the east, Sule Pagoda Road in the west, Koonthe road in the south, and Maha Bandula Road in the North.

It is surrounded by Important buildings Sule Pagoda, the Yangon City Hall, and the high court. It is also a children’s playground.

It’s a place where locals take a leisure stroll and tourists can take pictures of the monument. The park is clean and well maintained.

2. After the British reign the park was renamed, Victoria Park because of the queen’s statue

The site was previously a vacant swampy site known as Tank Square which was cleared and became a recreational ground.

It was laid out by the British in 1869, the park was called Fytche square after Sir Albert Fytche chief commissioner at the time.

After the British reign, it was renamed Victoria Park to commemorate the queen whose statue used to stand where the monument is.

The park was renamed to praise General Thado Mahabandoola a Burmese hero who fought in the First Anglo-Burmese War, this was done after independence.

The statue of Queen Victoria that was there was taken back to England and replaced with the Myanmar Independence monument after independence.

3. The amazing Bandol Garden is clean and well maintained for the public

The Bandoola garden is small but clean and well maintained for the public to visit and see the historical building surrounding the park.

They are plants that surround the lovely garden to bring out its beauty. It has a white Obelisk surrounded by two concentric circles of Chinthe Half lion, half dragon.

A white Marble statue of Queen Victoria was placed at the center of the park during the eighteenth century gifted by a wealthy Armenian Firm in Ragoon

The park was renamed Bandula Square reflecting the rising nationalist sentiments. The Queen Victoria statue was reinstated with the Myanmar monument.

4. Visitors can visit the remarkable garden from morning to dusk every day

Tourists and locals can visit the garden from early morning until dusk, and people from all walks of life can head to the park to relax and unwind.

The park is green and clean, the grass is freshly trimmed and there is a fountain to welcome people it’s a breather despite the busy street life and chaotic traffic.

5. Sule Pagoda is an admirable landmark located in the heart of downtown Yangon

Sule Pagoda Yangoon by unknown Arthur/

The Sule Pagoda has been a focal point of both Yangon and Burmese politics. It is listed under Yangon city heritage.

The Pagoda has named after Sularata the Sule Nat spirit who lived in the spot where the pagoda stands.

It’s an admirable landmark located in the heart of downtown Yangon. The Pagoda is surrounded by bust streets, markets, and colonial-era buildings.

The Sule Pagoda is also known as Kyaik Athok Zedi, according to Sulrattta a Nat millions of years found the spot relics of the three reincarnations of the burial site of Buddha.

The spirit has been worshipped for centuries in Burma, even before the arrival of Buddhism. It can be reached through four entrances.

It has an octagonal shape that continues right up to the bell and inverted bowl and is surrounded by shrines.

6. Mayanmar Independence monument is an amazing notable feature of the Garden

Stone Pillar of Independence Myanmar by unknown Arthur/

The Yangon independence monument stands in the glory at the heart of Yangon. The foundation was laid when Myanmar gained independence.

As you visit Myanmar do not forget to see and visit the independence monument to witness the history of the Burmese.

The monument helps visitors know more about the history and culture of the land. It is open every day to everyone.

The independence monument is built with a very unique architecture bringing out the traditional characteristics of Myanmar.

The monument is forty-six meters high surrounded by five pillars which are nine meters high, and around the bronzes are lions.

7. Yangon City Hall is the largest hall in the city that seats various government departments

Yangon City Hall by Unknown Arthur/

Yangon City Hall is the largest hall in Yangon, the building is considered a fine example, the building is an example of syncretic Burmese architecture.

The hall seats various departments of the Yangon City Development Committee, the city’s administrative body, the head of which is Yangon’s Mayor.

The building was the point of many demonstrations protesting political decisions and situations.

City Hall marks the center of Yangon and can be best viewed from the Maha Bandoola Garden right opposite the building.

The newly repainted white city hall features tiered roofs, Intricate ornamentations on the pillars and arches.

8. How to get to the garden via taxi from the local area or the airport

Taxi costs from K1,500 for short journeys in the downtown area, for longer trips it’s K3000 to K5000 within the city and from the airport.

9. Kitchen Vietnam Yangon Myanmar the restaurant with delicious Myanmar food

The refurbished park offers pleasant strolling in the heart of the downtown area and views of surrounding heritage.

The most notable feature is the independent monument where tourists can take photos and also walk around it.

You cannot miss eating the delicious foods of Myanmar. If you stay in Yangon There is a nice restaurant recommended The Kitchen Vietnam.

The restaurant has an interesting design, and the owner gives value and advice when you meet them.

They serve delicious food; one suggestion is the Vietnamese salad and the traditional drink with ginger which is sweet

10.  A park is a nice place to rest and to take a stroll enjoying the historical buildings surrounding it

The park is a nice place to rest after a long day after work, it is also a good place to rest at night looking at the historical buildings.

The garden is clean and well maintained and is open to the public every day, tourists can come and learn more about the culture.