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Shwedagon Pagoda

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4:00-22:00, 21:45 stop admission; open every day for two days, respectively, the day before the full moon day of the Burmese lunar calendar Tabaung month (around March), Myanmar Lunar Wakhaung month (about June, Buddhism The day before the full moon day of the beginning of the fasting period.

Recommended Sightseeing Time: 3 hours

Address: Bahan Rd, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)

Official website: https://www.shwedagonpagoda.com.mm/

Phone: +95-9-972883817

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The place was amazing that I could'nt imagine how they did it. But feel so blessed and fortunate to experienced and see the pagoda.

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The Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon and the Borobudur Tower in Indonesia and the Angkor Wat in Cambodia are called the three major monuments in Southeast Asia. The Burmese people regard it as a national pride because it enshrines many treasures of the world, such as Sakyamuni. Nie's eight heirs, detaining the Sun Buddha's staff, are waiting for the clean water of the Buddha, the Buddha's shackles. Looking far and wide, the Golden Pagoda is like an inverted clock. The whole tower is 112 meters high and is spread on 115 square meters. The most amazing thing is that the tower is covered with more than 1,000 pieces of pure gold foil. When the lantern was first set up, the whole building looked like a castle in a fairy tale. The treasure was flashing and solemn and luxurious. The night of the Shwedagon Pagoda is the most beautiful time of the day. Thousands of Buddhist believers pray here piously. The fragrance in the hands is stained with the light of the Yingyin fire candle. The smell of the agarwood is scattered all the time. The tired heart seems to find the destination. Generally, to calm down.

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Myanmar has one of the world's largest golden pagodas, the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon. It is a world-famous pagoda. When the Yangon Shwedagon Pagoda was first built, the tower was about 8 meters high. It was rebuilt several times after the dynasties, and more than 2,500 years later. Today, the tower has been increased to 100 meters, the highest point in Yangon, and it can be seen anywhere in downtown Yangon. The base of the Jinta is 427 meters long. There is a fine metal cover on the top of the tower. There are 1065 golden bells, 420 silver bells, and 7000 rare red sapphire drill balls, one of which is heavy, along with 76 carats of precious diamonds. The tower has been rebuilt several times, and the gold on it is approx. 7,000 kilograms.

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The Ruiguang Golden Pagoda, also known as the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon or the Shwedagon Pagoda, is 98 meters high. There are 4 middle towers and 64 small towers around, which are magnificent. The Buddha is dedicated to the remains of four Buddhas, including the eight hairs of the Buddha Sakyamuni, and thus it is the most sacred pagoda in Myanmar. The Shwedagon Pagoda in Myanmar, together with the Borobudur Tower in Indonesia and Angkor Wat in Cambodia, is known as the “Three Great Monuments in Southeast Asia”. When you enter the pagoda, you should pay attention to your attire. Avoid wearing more exposed vests, etc., and keep quiet in the temple. Opening hours: 4:00-22:00, 21:45 stop admission. It is open all day every day for two days, one day before the full moon day of the Burmese lunar calendar Tabaung month (around March), the day before the full moon day of the Burmese lunar month Wakhaung month (about June, the beginning of the Buddhist Lent). Tickets 10,000 Kia or 10 USD

back in Yangon when we did temple hopping. how beautiful they look. #tripaway

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The Shwedagon Pagoda is an immense Buddhist shrine that was built an estimated 2500 years ago in Yangon, Burma. The native title for the shrine is Shwedagon Zedi Daw. It is also known in English as the Great Dagon Pagoda or the Golden Pagoda. This breathtaking pagoda houses several ancient relics and is considered the most sacred of all Burmese Buddhist shrines. It is located west of Kandawgyi Lake, on Singuttara Hill. At 325 feet high, this golden-plated pagoda completely dominates the city skyline. Many tourists choose to buy pieces of gold leaf from the vendors and apply it to the Pagoda as a token of respect for the beauty of this amazing gilded landmark.

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Shwedagon Pagoda also known as Golden Pagoda. It stands 326 feet tall. It’s one of the most striking and largest temples in the city of Yangon and it’s one of the most famous lamdmark. I was really fascinated when I entered, every temples and pagodas are covered with gold. This is a holy place so everyone should walk barefeet. I find it so amazing, how people are so devoted with their mantras and rituals. One should not definitely miss this place when you are in Yangon.

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Shwedagon Pagoda. Visit in the late afternoon for some great photo opportunities. Spectacular place, no it is not surprising it is packed with locals & tourists. Looking at this Pagoda from a distance, it is beautiful and very dominant, but once inside the scope of the place takes your breath away.

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One of the largest, sacred, stunning and beautiful pagoda in Asia I have ever seen. Situated in the centre of Yangon, attracts more than 100,000 visitors a day. The most magical moment is between 5-7pm when the sun goes down, and shines the whole pagoda, makes it even more gold and shiny.

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very famous for myanmar country,every buddhisms should be pray the pagoda

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