Shwedagon Pagoda: The Crown of Burma
Arguably the oldest pagoda in the world,
the Shwedagon Pagoda or the Golden Pagoda is the most revered and remarkable
destination in Yangon, Myanmar. Set on top of Singuttara hill in downtown
Yangon, this monumental work of art and Burmese architecture is plated with
Gold and studded with diamonds and other precious gems. At night, the 99 meter
high central stupa and the surrounding buildings are illuminated by spotlights,
creating a mystic atmosphere for Buddhists and tourists alike.
"Rose superb, glistening with gold, like a sudden hope in the dark night of the soul."
- Somerset Maugham, 1930
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