Taukkyan War Cemetery

Overview

Taukkyan War Cemetery is the largest Commonwealth War Cemetery in Myanmar and serves as a solemn reminder of the lives lost during World War II. It is a beautifully maintained site with over 6,300 graves.

A memorial to Commonwealth soldiers who died in the Burma campaign during World War II.

War Memorial Historical Site

Location

Address

Yangon - Pyay Road, Yangon

Neighborhood: Taukkyan

Coordinates

16.873000, 96.131000

Visiting Information

Opening Hours

monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

saturday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

sunday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Admission

Adults

Free

Children

Free

Best Time to Visit

Overall Best Period

November to February

Best Time of Day

Early morning

fewer crowds, cooler temperature

Duration Recommendations

Minimum

30 minutes

Recommended

1.5 hours

Full Experience

1 hour

Seasonal Highlights

spring

warm

• pleasant weather

summer

hot and rainy

• less crowded

autumn

cool and dry

• cooler weather

winter

cooler

• cooler weather

Know Before You Go

Essential Information

Respectful behavior
Appropriate attire
Photography restrictions

What to Bring

essential

Water Sunscreen Comfortable shoes

seasonal

Umbrella Rain jacket

not allowed

Drones Loud noises

Health & Safety

Physical Requirements: Low

• Hot weather

Medical facilities: Nearby medical facilities available

Payment Information

Accepted

Cash, Cards

Currency

Myanmar Kyat (MMK)

Typical Costs

entry Free

parking Free

food Varies

souvenirs Varies

Dress Code

Modest and respectful, Comfortable and weather-appropriate clothing, Comfortable walking shoes, Revealing clothing

Booking Tips

• Not required
• None
• N/A
• Not applicable

Amenities

Restrooms

Gift shop

Atm

Wifi

Lockers

Wheelchair rental

Stroller rental

On site restaurant

Cafe

Picnic areas

Outside food allowed

Digital Services

Mobile App

None

Size: N/A

Features: Not specified

Platforms: Not specified

WiFi Zones: Visitor center

Charging Stations: None

How to Reach

From Airport

Nearest: Yangon International Airport

Distance: 2 km

Travel Time: 5 minutes

taxi

$3 5 min

public_transport

$1 10 min

From City Center

Distance: 15 km

bus

$1 30 min

taxi

$10 20 min

Local Insights

Cultural Context

Why Locals Love It: Important historical site

Historical Significance: Memorial to fallen soldiers

Insider Tips

Best views from the center
Local restaurants nearby

Local Recommendations

• Visit nearby war memorials
• Try local food at nearby restaurants

Language Help

Useful Phrases

hello Mingalaba

thank_you Kyi zay bu

where_is ___ a de bhar lah?

how_much ___ baga mya?

beautiful Sone yaung

ticket Ticket

Guide Languages: English, Burmese

Photography Guide

Best Photo Spots

Main entrance

Best Time: Golden hour

Tips: Respectful framing

Result: Solemn and respectful shots

#WarCemetery #Yangon #HistoricalSite

Photography Rules

allowed areas Outdoor areas

prohibited areas Graves

flash photography Not allowed

commercial photography Permit needed

drone policy Prohibited

tripod policy Restricted

selfie sticks Allowed

Nearby Attractions

Htaukkyant War Memorial

Distance: 0.5 km

Walking: 5 min

Type: War Memorial

Allied War Memorial Museum

Distance: 1 km

Walking: 10 min

Type: Museum

Reviews

4.5

Based on 1,000 reviews

Recent Visitor Tips

"Respectful visit"
"Peaceful atmosphere"
"Historical significance"

Contact Information

+95 1 515 336

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