Kyaiktiyo Pagoda, Buddhist pagoda in Mon State, Myanmar.
The pagoda stands on a granite boulder covered in gold leaves, measuring 25 feet in height and 50 feet in circumference at 1,100 meters elevation.
A Buddhist hermit received a strand of Buddha's hair and gave it to a king, who built this small pagoda to preserve the sacred relic.
Male devotees apply gold leaves to the rock surface as a spiritual practice, while women maintain a respectful distance according to local traditions.
Visitors reach the site through an 11-kilometer path from Kinpun village, using either the walking trail or transportation services available at the base.
The boulder appears to balance on the edge of a cliff, creating an optical effect that seems to defy natural physical laws.
GPS coordinates: 17.48358,97.09843
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:57
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