'Golden Dagon Pagoda'), and also known as the Great Dagon Pagoda and the Golden Pagoda, is a gilded stupa located in Yangon, Myanmar. The Shwedagon is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar, as it is believed to contain relics of the four previous Buddhas of the present kalpa.

Oct 25, 2024 · Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar. The picture perfect and postcard worthy Shwedagon Pagoda is exactly that. It is featured as the main attraction in Yangon, and oftentimes, Myanmar itself. Shwedagon Pagoda is no doubt the most beautiful temple, but also the most beautiful religious building I have had the opportunity of experiencing.

Jan 23, 2025 · The Shwedagon Pagoda is more than just a religious monument. It is a uniting symbol for all of Myanmar. The centerpiece of Myanmar’s cultural and historical heritage.

The Shwedagon Pagoda is one of the most famous pagodas in the world and it is certainly the main attraction of Yangon, Myanmar’s capital city. Locally known as Shwedagon Zedi Daw The, it sits atop of a hill and is 99 meters high.

Dec 1, 2024 · The Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar, is the most important Buddhist temple in all of (the state formerly known as) Burma and a famous Buddhist pilgrimage site. The pagoda was built well over 2,500 years ago and has been renovated many times.

Shwedagon Pagoda Road starts near Bogyoke Aung San Market and runs north until it ends at the foot of the Shwedagon Pagoda. From here starts the Southern Stairway. The entrance of this stairway is guarded by two beautiful and equally fearful Chinthes, which are …

Gleaming in gold and decorated with diamonds, the huge Shwedagon Pagoda (also Shwe Dagon Pagoda or Shwedagon Paya) in Yangon is a spectacular work of Burmese temple architecture and is the holiest Buddhist shrine in Myanmar.

Shwedagon pagoda is the most important shrine in Myanmar and its golden glow is an unforgettable sight, its smooth curve show rich blue of tropical sky.

Sep 19, 2022 · The Schwedgon Pagoda (“Pagoda” meaning stupa) is the holiest Buddhist shrine in Myanmar and according to the legend, it was built about 2,500 years ago. However, archaeologists estimate the time period to be between the 6th and 10th centuries.

Jan 14, 2015 · Shwedagon Pagoda, dated from about 600 BC, is the highlight and a must stop if you are visiting Yangon. The Shwedagon is the most sacred Buddhist Pagoda.