Karaweik Hall

The floating Karaweik Restaurant on Kandawgyi (Royal) Lake is one of the landmarks of Yangon. This modern architecture of a mythical creature Karaweik Hall was constructed in 1972. This whole building was gilded with gold about 20 years ago. Karaweik Hall will serve lunch and dinner with Myanmar, Chinese, Eastern and Western cuisine at moderate prices. It is also an excellent idea to examine the beauty of this royal barge and the stunning view of the Shwedagon. Traditional dance performances are normally held here in the evenings.

Glittering Karaweik Hall during the day, photo taken from the left side

The beautiful night scene of Karaweik Hall, photo taken from the ride side

The front view of the Karaweik Hall, taken at sunset

The Karaweik Hall is composed of two Mythical birds forming a hall in between.

The tail of the Mythical bird, decorated with golden and red paint

The tip of the tail, with a shape of a Nat

A closer view at the head of the Mythical bird, there is always a golden ball hanging at the beak of the bird.

The entrance to the Karaweik Hall. Inside there is a Myanmar Traditional restaurant, and also entertain Myanmar dances and Myanmar Orchestra.

Inside the Karaweik Hall. The hall is decorated with Myanmar Arts and Handicrafts.

There are also many Myanmar Made artefacts. This is a hand weaving machine of Myanmar ancient times.

A standing Nat or spirit at the entrance of the Karaweik Hall. The statue is holding a sea shell, to give auspiciousness.

A standing Nat or spirit at the entrance of the Karaweik Hall. The statue is holding a sword of a King.