Moneyingyi Wetland Sanctuary

The Moneyingyi Wetland Sanctuary encompasses 103.6 square kilometers of artificial lake, grasslands, rice fields, and lotus fields at elevations from 0 to 30 meters.

The Myanmar government established Moneyingyi as a protected wildlife area in 1986, leading to its designation as the country's first Ramsar site in 2004.

Nine thousand households near the sanctuary rely on its resources for traditional activities including fishing, shellfish harvesting, duck-rearing, and fiber production.

Visitors can access the sanctuary located 114 kilometers from Yangon City across three administrative townships: Bago, Waw, and Daik-U.

The wetland hosts more than 20,000 migratory waterbirds between October and March, including rare species like the Baer's Pochard and Sarus crane.

Inception: 1986

GPS coordinates: 17.53333,96.58333

Latest update: April 2, 2025 21:35