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
Known locally as JJ Market, Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok is the ...
More Detail
Ko Nang Yuan is a tiny island very close to Ko Tao. It is a popular day ...
More Detail
For most of the year the lake is fairly small, around one meter deep and ...
More Detail
One of the most sacred attractions in Vietnam is the Cao Dai Temple, which ...
More Detail
