Shwedagon Pagoda, Buddhist temple in Dagon Township, Yangon, Myanmar.
The golden stupa rises 112 meters above Singuttara Hill, covered with gold plates and crowned with thousands of precious stones and diamonds.
The first documented records of the pagoda date to 1362, though local beliefs suggest its construction occurred more than 2,500 years ago.
The temple contains eight sacred hair relics of Buddha, making it the primary spiritual center for Buddhist practitioners throughout Myanmar.
The pagoda opens daily from 4:00 to 22:00, requiring visitors to remove shoes and maintain appropriate dress codes during their exploration.
The crown features 5,448 diamonds and 2,317 rubies, culminating in a 76-carat diamond bud at its peak.
Location: Dagon Township
Founders: Myanmar
Architects: Hsinbyushin
Height: 112 m
Website: http://shwedagonpagoda.com.mm
GPS coordinates: 16.79833,96.14944
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:17
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