Karaweik, Golden palace building at Kandawgyi Lake, Myanmar
The Karaweik structure features a design of two giant concrete birds with golden exteriors and traditional Pyatthat roofing on the eastern shore of Kandawgyi Lake.
Burmese architect U Ngwe Hlaing completed this concrete and stucco building in 1974, modeling it after the Pyi Gyi Mon Royal Barge from Mandalay.
The name originates from the Pali word karavika, referring to a mythological bird known in Myanmar for its melodic sounds and royal connections.
Visitors can access the building from 4:00 AM until 10:00 PM, with entrance fees of 300 Kyat, and enjoy dinner performances between 6:30 PM and 9:30 PM.
Each bird structure holds yellow spheres in their beaks while their converging tails display red and gold colors with a Nat spirit representation.
Location: Yangon
GPS coordinates: 16.79521,96.16806
Latest update: March 6, 2025 05:46
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