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Latest revision as of 19:00, 22 October 2025

This list ranks the tallest skyscrapers and high-rises in Myanmar by height. It includes habitable buildings that stand at least 90 m (295 ft) tall but excludes non-habitable structures above 90 m, such as the Yeywa Dam, the Laykyun Sekkya Buddha Statue, and the Shwemawdaw Pagoda. For other tall structures, see List of tallest structures in Myanmar.

As of 2025, Myanmar is the largest country in Southeast Asia and ASEAN that has no skyscrapers exceeding 150 meters in height as defined by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat and Emporis.[1] Most of the tallest buildings are located in Yangon where zoning regulations restrict the maximum height of buildings to 127 m (417 ft) above sea level,[2][3] to ensure that no structure overtakes the height of Shwedagon Pagoda.[4] The tallest building in Myanmar is the Diamond Inya Palace in Yangon, which is 122 m (400 ft) tall.

The country’s first ever attempt to construct a skyscraper taller than 150 meters was the proposed 555 Merchant Street, a 195 m (640 ft) building planned for downtown Yangon.[5] The project faced intense opposition by local conservationists and was cancelled in 2014.[6] There were also plans for a 520 m (1,706 ft), 108-story skyscraper called Time 108 City, which would have been the second-tallest building in Southeast Asia and ASEAN after the 679-meter Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is currently unknown whether this project has been cancelled.

The following list ranks completed skyscrapers and high-rises in Myanmar that stand at least 90 m (295 ft) based on the estimates by Emporis, unless otherwise stated. Because of the Emporis estimates, the list may not be fully accurate—in terms of inclusion and rankings. (Emporis estimates the height of buildings based on the number of floors; as a result, buildings with the same number of floors—regardless of the type (office or residential)—are estimated at the same height.[note 1]) Height estimates are denoted in italics.

The list may not be up-to-date.

  Was the tallest building in Myanmar upon completion

Tallest under construction

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The list below covers the buildings under construction that will be 90 meters or taller. Height estimates are denoted in italics, and are sourced from Emporis unless otherwise stated. Given the dynamic nature of the topic, the list may not be up to date, and is likely incomplete.

Timeline of tallest buildings

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The tallest non-religious building before 1996 was Asia Plaza Hotel, built in Yangon in 1988, which is estimated to be about 57.5 metres (189 ft)[26] or 58.5 metres (192 ft) tall.[27]

The timeline below may be incomplete. Height estimates are denoted in italics.

  1. ^ See Emporis’s estimates for Yangon buildings here: [1][usurped].
  2. ^ Emporis “Tallest Buildings in Yangon”. EMPORIS. Archived from the original on April 11, 2020. Retrieved 2020-04-05. estimates 90 m but according to iMyanmar House each office floor is 4.2 meters high, meaning the building is at least 105 meters tall.
  3. ^ Emporis “Tallest Buildings in Yangon”. EMPORIS. Archived from the original on April 11, 2020. Retrieved 2020-06-21. estimates Kanthaya Center 1’s height as 82.5 meters but according to iMyanmar House each floor is 4.2 meters high, and the office building consists of 22 above ground floors, meaning the building is at least 92.4 meters tall.
  4. ^ Per the building contractor, “A new project for Bouygues Construction in Myanmar”. Retrieved 2020-04-16., the complex consists of two 91-meter tall 28-story towers, and four 82-meter tall 25-story buildings.
  5. ^ Estimated height on 32 stories only. Emporis The Lake Suites 1 Yangon Myanmar, Emporis, archived from the original on May 14, 2021, retrieved 1 November 2020 gives 34 stories and estimates its height as 122 m (400 ft). However, according to Tin Yadana Htun (2015-09-03). “Lake Suites launches second tower”. Retrieved 2020-04-11., the tallest three towers are 32 stories only. This means Emporis’ estimate needs to be adjusted to 32 floors, and 114.8 m (377 ft).
  6. ^ See “Emerald Bay Project”. CQHP, Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Retrieved 2020-04-11. for the overall project scope. “Phase 1 of Emerald Bay High-Class Condominium to be completed in 2022”. Eleven Media Group. Retrieved 2020-04-11.
  7. ^ The official height of 108.8 m (357 feet) per “Inno City” (in Burmese). The Myanmar Builders Guide. Retrieved 2020-04-06.. Emporis’ estimate is 107.5 m (353 feet).
  8. ^ See “Emerald Bay Project”. CQHP, Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Retrieved 2020-04-11. for the overall project scope. “Phase 1 of Emerald Bay High-Class Condominium to be completed in 2022”. Eleven Media Group. Retrieved 2020-04-11.
  9. ^ See (Archaeology Report 1902: Form A page 2) for the number of stories. See (Ishizawa, Kono 1989: 183), Ishizawa, Yoshiaki; Yasushi Kōno (1989). Study on Pagan. Sophia: Institute for Asian Cultures. p. 239., for the architectural height; and “Bagan”. Union of Myanmar Travel Association. Retrieved 2020-05-16. for the spire height.
  10. ^ According to the tower’s web site, “About Sakura Tower”. 2020-04-16., it is a 100-meter high 20-story tower, completed in 1999.
    A 2014 National Geographic article, “The Race to Save Architecture in Myanmar’s Biggest City”. The National Geographic. 2014-11-13., identifies the Sakura Tower as the tallest building in Yangon.
  11. ^ Per the hotel’s owner Keppel Land, “Sedona Hotel Yangon”. Retrieved 2020-04-25., the new 431-room Inya wing was opened in May 2016.
  12. ^ Per (Tin Yadana Tun 2017), Golden City Phase 1 was “completed and handed over” in December 2016.
  1. ^ “Which World City Has The Most Skyscrapers?”“. The Urban Developer. 2016-03-11. Retrieved 2020-04-11.
  2. ^ Lau, Bo Yee. “Yangon (2007-2017): Height Restriction Policies That Shape Both the Urban and Economic Landscape”. The University of Hong Kong.
  3. ^ Lincoln Legal Services Myanmar (August 2016). “LAND LAW / STAMP DUTY IN MYANMAR” (PDF). Retrieved 2020-04-11.
  4. ^ Oxford Business Group (2013). “Striking a balance: New housing and office projects are changing the landscape of cities”. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
  5. ^ “555 Merchant Office Tower”. Emporis. Archived from the original on April 12, 2020. Retrieved 2020-04-11.
  6. ^ Palmer, Alex (2014-11-13). “The Race to Save Architecture in Myanmar’s Biggest City”. The National Geographic. Archived from the original on February 18, 2020.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k “Myanmar’s tallest buildings – Top 20”. EMPORIS. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved 2020-04-05.
  8. ^ “M Tower”. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
  9. ^ “M Tower”. MAA. Retrieved 2020-04-25.
  10. ^ “Grand Park Hotel in Mandalay”. Retrieved 2020-04-26.
  11. ^ a b c “Golden City”. Dot Property. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
  12. ^ a b c d Tin Yadana Tun (19 October 2017). “Golden City opens grade-A office tower in Yankin”. The Myanmar Times. Retrieved 2020-04-25.
  13. ^ a b Yi-Ywe Myint (5 March 2020). “One more month for sales of Golden City condo units”. The Myanmar Times. Retrieved 2020-04-25.
  14. ^ “About Sakura Tower”. 2020-04-16.
  15. ^ The Central 1, Emporis, archived from the original on October 8, 2020
  16. ^ a b c Yi-Ywe Myint (2020-02-11). “Metro’s top picks of Yangon housing projects”. The Myanmar Times.
  17. ^ “Pyay Garden Condominium”. Skyscraper Page. Retrieved 2020-04-16.
  18. ^ “Pyay Garden Condominium”. CQHP. Retrieved 2020-05-16.
  19. ^ a b c d “Tallest Buildings in Yangon”. EMPORIS. Archived from the original on April 11, 2020. Retrieved 2020-04-05.
  20. ^ Yi-Ywe Myint (16 January 2020), “Top draw for Yankin buyers”, The Myanmar Times
  21. ^ a b “Tallest Buildings in Yangon”. EMPORIS. Archived from the original on April 11, 2020. Retrieved 2020-04-05.
  22. ^ “The Garden, Yangon’s latest mega project, is to commence construction”. Meinhardt. 2019-03-28.
  23. ^ “Myeik Sea View Condo Phase 1 Launched” (in Burmese). Eleven Broadcasting. 2018-01-11. Retrieved 2020-04-11.
  24. ^ “Sea View Condominium”. CQHP Myanmar. Retrieved 2020-04-16.
  25. ^ Yi-Ywe Myint (2018-03-27). “Sales at Peninsula Residences Yangon to commence this month”. The Myanmar Times.
  26. ^ “Asia Plaza Hotel”. Emporis. Archived from the original on May 27, 2020. Retrieved 2020-05-16.
  27. ^ “Asia Plaza Hotel”. Skyscraper Page. Retrieved 2020-04-16.
  28. ^ Fiala, Robert D. (2002), Ananda Pahto Temple, Oriental Architecture, retrieved 2020-05-25
  29. ^ “Traders Hotel”. Skyscraper Page. Retrieved 2020-04-16.
  30. ^ “Sule Shangri-la Hotel”. Skyscraper Center. Retrieved 2020-05-16.

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