Maha Wizaya Pagoda

Maha Wizaya Pagoda is a Buddhist temple in Yangon featuring a central golden stupa with 11 tiers and an ornamental umbrella spire. The site sits south of Shwedagon Pagoda and connects to the surrounding area through a bridge spanning a rectangular pond.

The structure was built between 1980 and 1986 under General Ne Win's leadership during Myanmar's military government period. This religious project became an important addition to Yangon's Buddhist landscape during that era.

The name refers to spiritual treasure and wisdom in Buddhist tradition. Walking around the main structure, visitors notice painted trees and leaf decorations on the walls that create a contemplative setting for worship and reflection.

Visitors approach the temple via a bridge at the intersection of U Htaung Bo Road and Shwedagon Pagoda Road. The grounds are level and straightforward to navigate, with a clear path encircling the main stupa.

Inside the central stupa lies a rotunda with light blue murals showing animals and scenes from Buddha's teachings. These hidden artworks reveal themselves only to visitors who enter the interior chamber of the temple.

Location: Yangon

GPS coordinates: 16.79495,96.15221

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:44