Kaba Aye Pagoda

Kaba Aye Pagoda is a Buddhist temple in Yangon with white walls and a central prayer chamber that holds a golden Buddha statue and other sacred objects. The structure was built to accommodate large religious gatherings and ceremonies throughout the year.

Construction began in 1952 under Prime Minister U Nu as part of a major project to host the Sixth Buddhist Council, marking 2500 years of Buddhist tradition. This initiative reflected the country's renewed focus on religious life following independence.

The pagoda serves as a gathering place where Buddhist monks conduct daily prayers and rituals, and visitors participate in the practice of removing shoes and observing respectful silence in the prayer halls.

Visitors should wear modest clothing that covers shoulders and knees, and prepare for warm and humid weather conditions. Early morning visits are best when it is cooler and more monks are present for prayers.

Adjacent to the main pagoda stands the Maha Pasana Cave, an artificial structure built to host monks during the Buddhist Council gathering. This cave is a rare engineering achievement from that era and creates an unusual combination of religious spaces at the site.

Location: Yangon

GPS coordinates: 16.85677,96.15460

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:23