Visit the Shwedagon Pagoda

The Shwedagon Pagoda is believed to enshrine eight hairs of the Buddha, making it one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in the world.

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Ranked #2 in Things To Do in Myanmar

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The Shwedagon Pagoda is a large Buddhist stupa located in Yangon, Myanmar, standing approximately 99 meters tall and covered in gold leaf. The structure contains relics believed to include strands of hair from the Buddha and serves as Myanmar’s most significant religious site, attracting both worshippers and visitors throughout the year. The complex includes numerous smaller shrines, statues, and pavilions surrounding the central stupa, with four entrances marked by large stairways and guarded by mythological figures. The pagoda’s platform is elevated above street level and features reflective surfaces and numerous bells that are struck by visitors.

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