Hsinbyume Pagoda, White Buddhist pagoda in Mingun, Myanmar.
The Hsinbyume Pagoda features seven concentric terraces painted in white, rising toward a central stupa near the Irrawaddy River in northwestern Myanmar.
King Bagyidaw commissioned this pagoda in 1816 to honor Princess Hsinbyume, who died during childbirth in a nearby location four years earlier.
The structure incorporates detailed representations of Mount Meru, the sacred mountain in Buddhist mythology, through its architectural design and symbolic elements.
Visitors can access the pagoda by taking an hour-long boat journey from Mandalay to Mingun, with early morning visits recommended to avoid midday heat.
Each terrace contains niches filled with stone carvings depicting mythological beings including Ogres, Nagas serpents, and Nat spirits from Burmese tradition.
GPS coordinates: 22.05583,96.01667
Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:56
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