| Coordinates | 16.4944, 95.9428 |
|---|---|
| Category | Attractions, Waterfront |
| Nearest city | Man Ga leik |
| Region | Yangon, Myanmar |
| Sources | geonames |
Hti mi la san Reservoir Travel Guide
Hti mi la san Reservoir is a reservoir in Yangon, Myanmar. The nearest service base is Man Ga leik, roughly 3 km away.
Hti mi la san Reservoir at a Glance
- What it is: reservoir (Attractions)
- Where it is: Yangon, Yangon, Myanmar — coordinates 16.4944, 95.9428
- Why it is listed: a source-verified entry in the CollabsTravel master database, matched against official gazetteer and geographic records before publication
- Time needed: two to three hours
- Best season: May to September
Quick Facts
| Place type | Reservoir |
| Primary category | Attractions |
| Also good for | Waterfront |
| Region / state | Yangon |
| Country | Myanmar |
| Nearest city | Man Ga leik |
| Coordinates | 16.4944, 95.9428 |
| Nearest base town | Man Ga leik (3 km) |
Why Hti mi la san Reservoir Is Worth Visiting
Hti mi la san Reservoir earns its place in this guide for a simple reason: it is a verified attractions in Yangon, Myanmar,. Its position 3 km from Man Ga leik also makes it an easy add-on rather than a detour that costs half a day. Visitors book it for waterfront as much as for attractions. And unlike listicle recommendations, everything on this page - coordinates, category, sources - was checked against official records before publication.
About Hti mi la san Reservoir
In plain terms, Hti mi la san Reservoir is a reservoir in the Yangon area of Yangon, Myanmar that travellers book around attractions trips. Beyond its main draw, the record tags it for waterfront too, so it rewards more than one kind of visit. Functionally it belongs to Man Ga leik - the town most maps and locals will reference when describing how to reach it. Everything stated on this page comes from that verified record; where background history is quoted, the source is named at the end of the section.
The Beauty of Hti mi la san Reservoir
What people mean when they call Hti mi la san Reservoir beautiful is usually the built and curated detail on site - exhibits, gardens and views arranged specifically to be enjoyed. The light does most of the work: low-latitude light keeps greens deep and skies dramatic; the difference between hours, not seasons, drives the look. The seasons restyle everything around it - each season repaints it - plan the visit around the colour you want in your photos. And the beauty compounds with context: with 8 other verified places nearby, the Yangon area reads as one continuous landscape rather than a single viewpoint, which is worth more than any filter on the photos you take here.
Getting There
Hti mi la san Reservoir sits at 16.4944, 95.9428 in Yangon, Myanmar. Most visitors reach it by car, regional rail or local transit; pin the coordinates above rather than only the name - Hti mi la san Reservoir names repeat across regions, and rural entries often lack street addresses.
Base yourself in Man Ga leik and make this a half-day trip; services, fuel and lodging are easiest there. The run from Man Ga leik is about 3 km (2 mi) each way, so allow Man Ga leik as your anchor for the day.
Best Time to Visit
Late spring to early autumn (May to September) brings the warmest and most reliable conditions across Myanmar. Shoulder months just before and after that window trade a little weather for noticeably lower prices and thinner crowds.
Hti mi la san Reservoir Season by Season
- Summer (Jun-Aug) - peak season: the warmest, longest days and everything open, which also makes it the priciest and busiest window
- Autumn (Sep-Nov) - shoulder season: crowds drain away, the light turns photographic, and lodging rates typically fall
- Winter (Dec-Feb) - off-season: cheapest beds and empty viewpoints, but check for closures, snow or rain before committing
- Spring (Mar-May) - rebuild season: wildflowers, newborn wildlife and reopened facilities - the best balance if the weather holds
Things to Do
Planning what to actually do at Hti mi la san Reservoir comes down to the setting it sits in:
- Arrive with the exact coordinates (16.4944, 95.9428) pinned in your maps app — rural place names repeat across states
- Give the site one unhurried hour before adding anything else to the day
- Pair it with the nearest named attraction on this page to make a full loop
- Chain the stop with what is nearby — see the list below before fixing your day route
None of this needs a rigid schedule - the honest pattern at Hti mi la san Reservoir is one anchor at the nearest anchor town, one longer stop, and the rest of the time left for whatever looks better from the car window. That flexibility is what separates a good half-day from a rushed one.
A Perfect Day in Hti mi la san Reservoir
Morning (start early). Have breakfast at Man Ga leik and roll out before mid-morning - the light is softer, parking is open, and Hti mi la san Reservoir is at its quietest before the day-trippers arrive. Give the main stop its full due first rather than saving it for later.
Midday. From Hti mi la san Reservoir, Man Ga leik is only 3 km away - pair the two rather than driving home for lunch; a picnic beats a reservation near most of these spots.
Afternoon. Keep going to Ma Se Zeik (5 km) if the group still has legs; it is the standard second half of this loop.
Golden hour. End at the main viewpoint, waterfront or main street as the light drops; this is the hour Hti mi la san Reservoir is genuinely famous for locally, and it costs nothing.
Evening. Sleep at Man Ga leik unless the road out is long - leaving at dusk is the one mistake that can flatten an otherwise perfect day.
Know Before You Go to Hti mi la san Reservoir
- Save the pin (16.4944, 95.9428) offline - reception in Yangon is exactly as good as it needs to be and no better
- Check the official source listed at the bottom of this page for current hours, fees and closures before driving out
- Visit on weekdays: at most verified spots weekends triple the local traffic
- Bring the basics - water, layers, power bank - because facilities at this kind of place are self-service
Nearby Places Worth Combining
Hti mi la san Reservoir does not sit in isolation - these verified places are all within a short hop and combine into a full loop:
- Man Ga leik — city, about 3 km (2 mi) away
- Ma Se Zeik — city, about 5 km (3 mi) away
- Taw Kha Yan Lay — city, about 8 km (5 mi) away
- Kungyangon — city, about 10 km (6 mi) away
- Ta Lok Taw — city, about 10 km (6 mi) away
- Day Da Naw — city, about 11 km (7 mi) away
- Myauk Chaung — city, about 12 km (7 mi) away
- In Ga Lone — city, about 13 km (8 mi) away
Planning More of Your Trip
See everything in Myanmar on the Myanmar country hub, browse the full Attractions Myanmar collection, or take in the whole Yangon region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hti mi la san Reservoir worth visiting?+
Yes, if you are in the area for more than a single day. Hti mi la san Reservoir is a verified reservoir in Yangon, Myanmar that most drive-by lists miss, and the official-record provenance behind this page means the location, name and access facts are checked rather than guessed. Give it two to three hours.
Where exactly is Hti mi la san Reservoir?+
Hti mi la san Reservoir is in Yangon, Myanmar, at coordinates 16.4944, 95.9428. Use the coordinates rather than the name alone - place names repeat across regions, and a map pin beats a keyword search.
How far is Hti mi la san Reservoir from the nearest city?+
Hti mi la san Reservoir is about 3 km (2 mi) from Man Ga leik, which is an easy out-and-back day trip - most visitors base themselves in Man Ga leik and make the run in well under an hour each way.
What is the best time to visit Hti mi la san Reservoir?+
May to September. Book the shoulder months either side of that window for the same scenery at lower prices, and check seasonal closures before fixing dates.
How long do you need at Hti mi la san Reservoir?+
Plan on two to three hours for a first visit - the highlights at a normal pace without rushing. Add another half day if you want to combine it with the nearby places listed above.
Is Hti mi la san Reservoir good for families with kids?+
It works with kids who have patience for the setting; judge it by your shortest-attention traveller and keep the visit to the first highlight.
Does Hti mi la san Reservoir cost anything to visit?+
Most public places like this have no entry fee, but parking, guided programs and seasonal shuttles are the usual small costs. Confirm current fees with the official source cited on this page - they change more often than guidebooks do.
What is near Hti mi la san Reservoir?+
The closest verified neighbour is Man Ga leik; the nearby list above has the full set with distances, and combining two or three of them is the standard way to fill a day around Hti mi la san Reservoir.
Is Hti mi la san Reservoir open to visitors, and do you need a permit?+
Public places listed here are visitable by default; the permit exceptions are usually specific activities (backcountry camping, drones, commercial photography) rather than the visit itself. Check the cited official source for anything activity-based.
Should you visit Hti mi la san Reservoir in bad weather?+
Rain reshapes rather than ruins the day - viewpoints become cloud-scapes and trails get muddy. Keep Hti mi la san Reservoir as a fair-weather item on your trip and swap in the covered alternatives from the regional list when the forecast turns.
What makes Hti mi la san Reservoir different from other places like it?+
Its exact combination: a reservoir in Yangon, Myanmar with verified coordinates and, where listed, an official designation. The difference is usually the setting and the access pattern rather than the category label - the facts table on this page shows that specifically.
Can you visit Hti mi la san Reservoir as a day trip?+
Yes - at two to three hours on site, a day loop is realistic: morning at Hti mi la san Reservoir, one nearby stop, and home by evening. The Perfect Day section above has the hour-by-hour version.
What is Hti mi la san Reservoir known for?+
It is known locally as a reservoir in Yangon, Myanmar. Within the CollabsTravel master database it is registered under the Attractions category, which is how travellers on this site find it and how this guide frames what to do there.
What is the most beautiful thing about Hti mi la san Reservoir?+
The honest short answer is in The Beauty of Hti mi la san Reservoir section above, but distilled: what people mean when they call hti mi la san reservoir beautiful is usually the built and curated detail on site - exhibits, gardens and views arranged specifically to be enjoyed. Come for the light and the setting rather than a single checklist object.
Is Hti mi la san Reservoir crowded?+
Hti mi la san Reservoir sits below the headline-name tier in its region, so crowding is an event-and-weekend problem rather than a standing one. Weekday mornings in the shoulder season are the quietest version of the visit. ## Source Verification This guide's facts come from official public datasets: [Geonames record 13164938](https://www.geonames.org/13164938). Location data is reviewed in per-state batches before publication.
Nearby destinations
Man Ga leik
City · Yangon
Ma Se Zeik
City · Yangon
Taw Kha Yan Lay
City · Yangon
Kungyangon
City · Yangon
Ta Lok Taw
City · Yangon
Day Da Naw
City · Yangon
Myauk Chaung
City · Yangon
In Ga Lone
City · Yangon