Kakku Pagodas, Buddhist temple complex in Taunggyi District, Myanmar.
The Kakku Pagodas feature 2,478 individual stupas arranged in rows, creating a geometrical pattern across the landscape of Shan State.
The central pagoda dates from the 12th century during King Alaungsithu's reign, while most surrounding stupas were constructed in the 17th and 18th centuries.
The Pa-Oh people maintain this sacred Buddhist site and celebrate a nine-day festival during Tabaung month with traditional dances and food offerings.
Visitors must hire a local Pa-Oh guide from Taunggyi tourism office and pay separate entrance fees of 3 USD for the site and 5 USD for guide services.
Each stupa contains stucco reliefs and decorative elements, with many preserving their original colors and housing Buddha images within their structures.
Location: Taunggyi District
GPS coordinates: 20.44536,97.13881
Latest update: October 1, 2025 21:00
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