Landmarks
Yankin was home to a number of government ministry headquarters before they were moved to Naypyidaw in 2006. The Central Bank of Myanmar, the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Industries 1, the Ministry of Industries 2, the Ministry of Mines and the Ministry of Forestry all had their main offices here.
Yankin Apartments was part of one of the many public housing programs implemented by U Nu's government.
The following is a list of landmarks protected by the city in Yankin township.
| Structure | Type | Address | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalayana Temple (Zekwet Pagoda) | Temple | Dhammayon Road | |
| Mogaung Pagoda | Pagoda | Mogaung Pagoda Road (Corner of Dhmmayon Road) | |
| Nagalein Pagoda | Pagoda | Budayon Road | |
| Supramanayan Hindu Temple | Hindu Temple | Budayon Road |
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