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National Botanical
Gardens
It was originally
established as a
city garden in 1915.
In 1999, the new
name was given as
National Kandawgyi
Garden. It covers an
area of 437 acres,
including a huge
lake and forest
serve.
The huge lake is one
of the attractions
of the Garden, The
garden is adorned
with varieties of
flowers (over 200
varieties of orchids
including over 100
species of Myanmar
orchids). There are
482 domestic species
represented by
12,127 trees. Not
only rare species of
plants, but also
rare species of
water birds such as
the Mandarin Duck,
the Mute Swan, and
the Black Swan may
also be sighted, as
well as terrestrial
species such as
peafowl and a wide
variety of other
birds. It is one of
the best place for
ecotourism. It is
very nice to stroll
around in the
garden.
Moneywingyi Wetland
Wildlife Sanctuary
It is established in
1986, The Moayingyi
Wetland Sanctuary is
located about 110 km
from Yangon. It is
accessible by the
route Yangon-Bago-Pyinpongyi.
The total area of
the Moeyingyi
Wetland Sanctuary is
about 40 sq. mile.
From November to
March is the best
period to visit this
Sanctuary area.
During this period,
thousands of birds
from northern Asia
arrive here to avoid
cold winter out
there. This is a
stopover place for
these birds.
According to the
census conducted in
1998, total number
of 4,000 birds
inhibited in the
Sanctuary.
Visitors can enjoy
resident and
migratory water
birds and nature
view. And also can
study wetland
environment by boat.
Khakaborazi
National Park
It is established in
1996 and located
about 40 Km from
Puta-O. It covers
area of over 1400
sq. miles. It is
safe haven for rare
species such as
Takin, Deer, Musk,
Blue Sheep, and
Black Barking Deer.
Exotic plants and
animals can be seen
in this national
park. A few years
ago, a new species
of deer was found in
this area.
Other Ecotourism
Sites of Myanmar are
- Popa Mountain
Park
- Alungdaw Kathapa
National Park
- Meinmahla Kyun
Wildlife Sanctuary
- Indawgyi Lake
Wildlife Sanctuary
- Nat Ma Taung
National Park
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