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Maha Bandula Park, Yangon Overview

The Maha Bandula Park or Maha Bandula Garden is a public park located in Yangon city in Myanmar. It is a small, but well-maintained park and its proximity to popular attractions like the Sule Pagoda and Yangon City Hall makes it one of the great stops for tourists who come here for relaxed evenings.

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Best time to visit

The best time to visit Maha Bandula Park is early in the morning or evening during the sunrise or sunset for pleasant weather and excellent views.

Maha Bandula Park History & Significance

Maha Bandula Park was earlier called Tank Square, which was converted to a recreational area known as Fytche Square, named after Chief Commissioner of British Burma, Albert Fytche. The full-fledged construction of the park began in 1868, and gradual expansion took place in the later years. In 1935, the park was renamed Bandula Square, after the Burmese leader Bandula who played a significant role in the country's independence.

There was a white marble statue of Queen Victoria, which was replaced by an Independence tower in 1948, marking the end of the colonial rule.