Shwemawdaw Paya got its name, the Great Golden God, because the glittering gold that covers it can be seen for miles around. The diamond-studded top also is responsible for some of the glitter. At almost 114 meters (375 feet) high, it is the tallest pagoda in Myanmar. It is especially important to Buddhism because it contains several relics belonging to Buddha. Located in Bago, the 1,000-year-old complex is highly ornate with smaller pagodas that also are gold-covered, statues and pavilions

Find Out More Related Tours

Hang Nga Guesthouse in Da Lat

Known to many travelers as Crazy House, Hang Nga’s Guesthouse is a ...

More Detail

Mui Ne

The formerly little-inhabited beach south of the fishing village of Mui Ne ...

More Detail

Ko Lipe

Located in the Andaman Sea off the Satun Province, Koh Lipe is a tiny ...

More Detail

Tam Coc

In the Ninh Binh province of Northern Vietnam near is Tam Coc, which ...

More Detail

Tham Kong Lo

Tham Kong Lo is the name for the Kong Lo Cave which is part of the wider ...

More Detail

Bac Ha Market

Once a week, the quiet town of Bac Ha becomes a hub of culture and trade ...

More Detail