[2025 Yangon Attraction] Travel Guide for Shwedagon Pagoda (Updated Apr)

📍Trip Overview: Myanmar is better than you think. The food is just like in Thailand. The service staff are very nice. You should try visiting at least once. 🚩Travel Route: Each place is close to each other. 🏖️Must-Visit Attractions: Golden Rock Pagoda 🚇Transportation: Rent a van with a driver. 📷Photo Spots: Temples, Pagodas 🍜Recommended Food: The shrimp is very delicious. 🏠Recommended Accommodation: Wyndham Grand 💡Caution: You might get hooked.

Myanmar Trip 2 Days 1 Night First time traveling to Myanmar. This trip is a trip that my mother wants to do. She really wants to worship the Shwedagon Pagoda, so we organized this trip. Haha, we organized it to be chill and not tiring. We only went to a few places in Yangon. It is very convenient to travel here. There are many Grab and Taxis. We used Grab only for the whole trip. If you are a social media person, don't forget to install a VPN app. Otherwise, you won't be able to use the internet. And this is where we went. 1. Shwedagon Pagoda Shwedagon Pagoda is a large pagoda located in the heart of Yangon. It is very beautiful during the day, but it is even more beautiful at night. When entering the temple, you must dress properly. Do not wear shorts. Do not wear shoes. You must walk barefoot. Around the pagoda, there is a Buddha image for each day of the week. Each day, there is a statue as a symbol for pouring water. First, worship the Buddha. You can bring flowers to worship the Buddha and pray before pouring water on the marble Buddha image and the deities standing behind the marble Buddha. Then, pour water on the animal of your day of birth. We went at 4 pm to see its beauty before the sun sets. And after the sun sets, and most importantly, walking around the pagoda won't be hot. The evening comes, the more Burmese people there are. Some come to meditate, some come to worship, depending on their faith. My mother really liked it and was very impressed. She was physically tired but very happy. Admission fee: 10,000 Kyat Address: Yangon, Myanmar (Burma) Coordinates: https://goo.gl/maps/tAPLjYRWkW6TVrms7 2. Thep Than Jai or Nat Bo Bo Gyi Botahtaung Pagoda "Thep Than Jai" or as the Burmese know it as "Nat Bo Bo Gyi" is the deity who protects this Botahtaung Pagoda. There is a statue in a pavilion by the water on the side of the pagoda. He is also a famous deity who makes people's prayers come true. Opening and closing hours of Wat Luang Pho Than Jai Daily from 06.00 - 21.00 hrs. Entrance fee: 10,000 Kyat Address: Yangon, Myanmar (Burma) Coordinates: https://goo.gl/maps/kxw8erX8LpN92Qcb6 3. Rio Coffee & Brunch Cafe lovers must come to Rio Coffee & Brunch, one of the most Instagram-famous coffee shops in Yangon. The shop is beautifully decorated in a dark loft style. The most popular corner is the balcony of the shop, which is a beautiful view of the Sule Pagoda. There are both food and drinks. The shop has a good atmosphere, but it is a bit hard to find. It is not far from the Sule Pagoda. Walk up the stairs 3 floors. Open: 08.00 - 20.00 hrs. Address: Sule Pagoda Rd, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma) Coordinates: https://goo.gl/maps/fLNpUtYuAUapAaQD7 4. The Secretariat Yangon 🚩The Secretariat Building is the home and administration of the British Burmese. With Victorian architecture, mainly using red and yellow bricks, it is very prominent in the city. It is currently closed since the capital was moved to Naypyidaw and is in the process of being renovated into a museum or hotel. Coordinates: https://goo.gl/maps/qiHKBQmyppLp5CdWA 5. Esperado Lak View Hotel Esperado Lake View Hotel. The hotel is located next to Kandawgyi Lake. It has complete facilities. The bedroom is large, clean, has Wifi, buffet breakfast on the 9th floor, which has a beautiful view of the lake and Shwedagon Pagoda. The staff are lovely and willing to serve. But the room is not very soundproof. Opposite the hotel is a shopping mall, very convenient. Address: No.23 Kan Yeik Tha Rd, Yangon 11221, Myanmar (Burma) Coordinates: https://goo.gl/maps/6onqwPhUtrnbAwCv7 6.rangoon tea house golden valley Rangoon Tea House is a famous restaurant and bar in Yangon. There are many fusion foods from different countries. Good price. The taste of food and drinks is very good. The shop is big with lots of seats. There are 2 floors. The atmosphere is good. I must say that the dim sum is very delicious. If you want to eat, you have to go before noon or it will be sold out. The staff is also cute and provides good service. If anyone comes to Yangon, I recommend it. We stopped here for lunch before going to the airport to prepare to return. Open: 07.00 - 22.00 hrs. Address: No. 36, Inya Myaing, Street Shwe Taung Kyar St, 11201, Myanmar (Burma) Coordinates: https://goo.gl/maps/b5SDnfxaQqed1hU8A

📍Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon 🇲🇲Myanmar - Yangon 🌟The Shwedagon Pagoda can be considered as the national symbol of Myanmar! It is often mentioned alongside Indonesia's Borobudur Temple and Cambodia's Angkor Wat as treasures of Eastern art! 🛕The pagoda appears incredibly majestic and magnificent, adorned with tons of gold blocks, gold foil, and gold bells. The pagoda's umbrella and diamond ball are encrusted with thousands of precious jewels and diamonds. 🌟No matter where you stand in Yangon, you can always catch a glimpse of the glittering golden pagoda. 🌌At night, the Shwedagon Pagoda is enveloped in a golden glow, exuding solemnity and grandeur. The area is filled with people coming to pray, creating an awe-inspiring atmosphere. 👀Visiting the Shwedagon Pagoda feels like a spiritual cleansing, leaving one with a sense of inner peace. ⚠️Tips: 🦶🏻Shoes and socks must be removed before entering the pagoda. 🧥Dress code: Shorts are not allowed; skirts must be below the knee. Sleeveless tops and exposed shoulders are not permitted (short sleeves are acceptable). ✅It is recommended to visit during dusk, so you can appreciate both the daytime beauty of the pagoda and the enchanting ambiance as night falls. #MyanmarTravel #YangonMyanmar #ShwedagonPagoda

The Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon is grand and beautiful. Taking photos at different times from evening to night offers varying beauty. Around the pagoda, there are many revered figures and sacred objects, such as the Buddha statue of Shin Saw Pu, the Nat spirit, the Giant Mother, Phra Sivali, and Phra Upagupta. Currently, it takes more than an hour to walk around, and even then, it's not enough to see everything. I plan to return to pay my respects again. The entrance fee is 20,000 kyats per person.

#temples Shwedagon Pagoda is located at the centre of Yangon City, Myanmar. As Shwe means "gold" in Burmese. I am not sure whether you can use a public transport or not to get here, but I recommend you to use online taxi instead called Grab and easy to access there. Also, you will need to use proper and polite way of dressing as this is kind of sacred place that you must obey the religion values. You will need to pay for the entrance fee as a tourist. In my case, there was a guy approaching me to guide me along my visit. He will inform you as much as he can about the history of this temples. At the end, you will be asked for a tips for him. If you don't mind, you can just continue, but if you feel you are bothered, you should probably ignore and reject him that you don't need his guidance. Anyway, he will also help for what you need for example take picture of you, so it is a win-win. There will be a lot of people coming to pray. And I suggest you to come here during evening time because the area is quite burning during the afternoon. The Pagoda is built of Gold from many countries around the world. That thing is so interesting because many countries involved of this created Pagoda. 📍 Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar #100waysoftravel #myanmar #yangon #pagoda

This religious site is located on Singuttara Hill in Yangon, Myanmar. The name Shwedagon comes from two words: Shwe, which means “gold,” and Dagon, the old name of Yangon. It is believed that the top floor of the pagoda contains 8 strands of Buddha’s hair. The entire pagoda is made of gold and is decorated with many valuable ornaments. It is so beautiful and magnificent that it is considered the most valuable place in Myanmar. In the past, I had only seen it in pictures. When I visited the real place, I understood what it meant to be more beautiful than in the picture. It was so beautiful, grand, and magnificent. In addition, I saw people with faith and belief. People came to pray and pay homage to the sacred objects around the pagoda. There were also people with faith sitting and meditating scattered throughout the large area. If anyone comes to Myanmar, I recommend this place. It is another check-in point that is worth visiting and cannot be missed. #Shwedagon Pagoda #Myanmar #Travel to Myanmar #Neighboring Countries

Myanmar, the official name of the Southeast Asian nation commonly known as Burma is a must-visit destination for travelers who like beaches and Buddha. This beautiful country is dotted with thousands of Buddhist temples. Besides, it has serene white beaches along the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal. Myanmar is gradually opening to the foreign tourism, so travelers who wish to experience a more traditional Burma can visit this place. If you are planning a Myanmar tour and wondering which attractions you must visit, then read on to know about the popular tourist attractions in this country. Shwedagon Pagoda The Shwedagon or Greater Dragon Pagoda is known to be the most sacred site related to Buddhism in Myanmar as it contains a strand of Buddha’s hair and other religious relics. This 2,500-year-old pagoda is sited on Singuttara Hill in Yangon. Over the centuries, this pagoda has grown from 8 meters to 99 meters. It is believed that Shwedagon pagoda is believed to be built by the Mon during the Bagan period between the 6th and 10th century AD. This pagoda is covered in gold leaf; this stupa is covered in 4, 531 diamonds. The visitors of pagoda are expected to follow a dress code (preferably trousers with T-shirts with elbow-length sleeves) and enter the temple barefooted. Ananda Temple Ananda Temple is an amazing Buddhist temple that was built in 1105 AD during the supremacy of King Kyanzittha of the Pagan Dynasty. It is one among the four surviving temples of Bagan. The layout of the temple is in a cruciform offering several terraces of a small pagoda with the top enveloped through an umbrella. This Buddhist temple has four standing Buddhas and each one is facing the different directions. Built in a fusion of Mon and Indian style of architecture, the inspiring temple is also named as the “Westminster Abbey of Burma”.#myanmar ##myanmartravel

Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar Shwedagon Pagoda is the most famous pagoda in Myanmar, and is known all over the world. It is one of the symbols of Myanmar and is the pagoda for people born in the year of the Horse. Burmese people believe that Shwedagon Pagoda was built during the time of the Buddha, around 2,500 years ago. According to legend, two merchant brothers, Tapussa and Bhallika, visited the Buddha during his lifetime and received eight strands of his hair. When the two brothers returned to Myanmar, they kept the hair relics in a golden casket along with other relics in the Singutara hill. The story goes that when the ruler of the city, King Okkalapa, opened the casket, a miracle occurred. Light shone throughout the land, including heaven and hell. People's souls were released. Blind people saw again. Deaf people began to hear. Mute people began to speak clearly. Because of these miraculous events, the ruler decided to build this pagoda. Around the pagoda, there are Buddha images for each day of birth. Each day has a statue as a symbol, but don't worry if you can't read it because the name of the day is written in both Burmese and English as follows: - Sunday (Tanin Ka Nu Ene) - Symbol is a Garuda statue - Monday (Tanin La Ne) - Symbol is a tiger statue - Tuesday (Eng Ka Ne) - Symbol is a lion statue - Wednesday afternoon (Budahu) - Symbol is a tusked elephant statue - Wednesday night (Rahu Ne) - Symbol is a tusked elephant statue - Thursday (Chatab De Ne) - Symbol is a large short-tailed mouse statue (similar to On) - Friday (Tao Ja Ne) - Symbol is a long-tailed mouse statue - Saturday (Sane Ne) - Symbol is a Naga statue Once you know who needs to go to which statue, it's time to pour water. First, pay respect to the Buddha. You can bring fragrant flowers such as the Maha Hong flower to worship the Buddha. Pray first, then scoop water to pour on the marble Buddha statue and the deities standing behind the marble Buddha. Then pour water on the animal of the day of birth. By pouring water in an amount equal to our age +1, it is considered a talisman to enhance good fortune. #WinterTravel #ShwedagonPagoda #Myanmar #BurmeseBuddhistRelicsOfYearOfBirth

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Getting There - Bahan township, center of Yangon Attractions - Baddish temple Hotels - several hotels with pagoda view and hostels Food & Restaurants - western, Chinese, Burmese food Shopping - gift shops on the hall way of pagoda Shwe Da Gon pagoda is the main attraction of Yangon and one of most famous pagodas in Myanmar. Easy access with taxi services and buses from the city center. #yangon #shwedagon #myanmar

The Shwedagon Pagoda was built 2,500 years ago, but historians and archaeologists believe it was built between the 6th and 10th centuries by the Mon people. According to legend, two merchant brothers, Tapussa and Bhallika, from the northern part of Singuttara Hill, went to see the Buddha and he gave them eight strands of his hair. The merchants returned to Burma and, with the help of a local ruler, King Okkalapa, enshrined the hair relics on Singuttara Hill.

As the name Shwe (meaning gold in Burmese) Dagon Pagoda suggests, the golden Myanmar landmark, Shwedagon Pagoda When entering, you must be barefoot and wear long pants that go down below the knees #MyanmarTravel #ShwedagonPagoda

I was worried while traveling, but once I got to Myanmar, my worries disappeared and only leisure remained. I want to come more leisurely next time.

#Traveling in Burma #Shwedagon #Mingkalaba Although the situation is not so good, tourism for tourists is still convenient as usual. We recommend going up the pagoda in the evening to get a different kind of beautiful picture. Address - Yangon, Myanmar Atmosphere/Place - Sacred things to worship Highlights - Taking pictures at night Average price per person - 300 baht Score - 10/10

Transportation Tips - It is best to hire a car yourself Local attractions - Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar Hotel－Lotte Hotel Food and Restaurants - Chinese food 80 points Shopping Guide - Yangon Sukhi Market

Access: Taxi Tourist attractions: All of them Hotels: Dining & Restaurants: Shopping: Didn't buy anything. I wanted to go there when I went to Yangon, and I was surprised to see that there were more buildings than I expected. I was also happy to see small children praying.

#SoutheastAsiaTravel #Myanmar #SheragonPagoda #Yangon ✈️SheragonPagoda - Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar ✔️ The Sheragon Pagoda is the best Buddhist temple in Myanmar that can be felt from afar! ✔️ The pagodas (Buddhist towers) are all decorated with gold! ✔️ You must wear bare feet and long pants to enter here! ✔️ It is such a sacred place that walking around there naturally makes you feel pious and gives you faith in Buddhism! If you are traveling to Myanmar, I highly recommend you visit this place!

It's one of the greatest pagoda in Myanmar.And it's a place filled with a historical site.It is in the central part of Yangon.

#createwithtrip Shwedagon Pagoda is one of the most recognisable temple in the world. From Exterior you just feel like it is a pagoda fully cladded with Gold. Some shinning and beautiful. The Pagoda is situated on Singuttara Hill in the centre of Yangon. It is the most sacred Buddhist Temple in Myanmar. I visited this place few times when it was more accessible few years back. It was mesmerising to me and others worshipers and tourists alike. It is dated back to 14th century and believed to enshrine the bodily relics of Buddha. The whole site is mammoth, you will take at least a few hours in this glorious places and the place is fully packed with people every day especially during the special occasion such as the birthdate of Buddha. The main Pagoda is 326 feet tall above the city and the plated the solid gold. simply unthinkable. Strongly recommended. A must see in Myanmar.

For those who are into spirituality, come this way. We would like to introduce a sacred place for the people of Myanmar or Burma, “Shwedagon Pagoda”, which anyone who visits Myanmar definitely cannot miss. Shwedagon Pagoda has a large diamond on top. Uncle Guide said that there will be only one tile that you can stand on and see the diamond light on top. There is a twinkling light. When we went, it was during the pagoda’s renovation, but the renovation could not hide the grandeur and beauty of the pagoda. It is said that those who were born in the year of the Horse must come to pay homage to Shwedagon Pagoda at least once in their life. To pay homage, everyone must dress neatly and completely. Shoes and socks are not allowed. When we arrived, Uncle Guide took us to buy flowers to pay homage and let each person pour water on the Buddha image of the day of birth. Every place has a point with English and Burmese language next to it. After everything was done, my friends and I walked around and took pictures. We were very impressed by this place. We want to go again. We want to see it when it is not restored. It must be much more beautiful. #spiritualtrip #familytrip #Myanmar #Burma #Shwedagon #virtualtravel #virtualSongkran

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Shwedagon Pagoda, a sacred place in Myanmar that you must visit if you have visited In Yangon, it used to be the capital of Myanmar. With a population of more than 5 million people, Yangon is the largest city in and is also the center of trade of the country. It is also the center of people's hearts and is a sacred place that you must visit at least once in your life. That is Shwedagon Pagoda. Shwedagon Pagoda is one of the 5 most sacred things of Myanmar people. It is a large golden pagoda that contains a total of 8 strands of Buddha's hair. The word "Shwe" means gold, while the word "Dagon" or "Takeng" is the original name of Yangon. 'Shwedagon Pagoda therefore means the Golden Pagoda of Dagon City'. #WorldHeritage#WaitingForTheDayToDepart#SecretCoordinates

Shwedagon Pagoda is one of the five most sacred places of Burma. It is a large golden pagoda located on Singuttara Hill in Yangon, Myanmar. The word "Shwe" means gold, and "Dagon" is the original name of Yangon. It is believed to be a great pagoda containing 8 strands of the hair of Lord Buddha. The top of the pagoda, at the crystal ball or dewdrop, is decorated with various ornaments and 5,448 diamonds. The top floor has 2,317 rubies and a large 76-carat diamond to receive the first and last rays of the sun. #Waiting for the day to travel

Shwedagon Pagoda is located in the heart of Yangon. You can see the pagoda from afar. It is believed that it contains 8 strands of the hair of Lord Buddha. The top of the pagoda is decorated with glass balls and various gems, as well as 5,448 diamonds, including a large 76-carat diamond to catch the first and last rays of the sun. The pagoda is over 2,500 years old and has been renovated all along. It is 131 feet high. Around the base of the pagoda are surrounding pagodas, beautiful Burmese art. #Waiting for the day to travel

It is both a landmark and a temple of the city. The sacred object that holds the hearts of all Burmese people is “Shwedagon Pagoda”. It is the largest pagoda in Myanmar. It is made of more than 1,100 kilograms of gold in Yangon, Myanmar. It is a pagoda that many people, both Burmese and tourists, come to worship. When the sun is hot, the tiled floor is not hot at all. There is free WiFi here that is very strong. #Waiting for the day to travel

back in Yangon when we did temple hopping. how beautiful they look. #tripaway

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A definite landmark and a must visit. Suggestion is to visit close to sunset to catch the pagoda reflect the changing light. Stay through till nightfall (the temple is open till late) to watch the effect of the golden pagoda as it bathes first in fading natural light, and next, in electric floodlight. Experience the rituals, sights and sounds of Buddhist Burma (Myanmar) here, as locals visit to worship. Watch solitary monks in meditation, young monks sitting in worship. #GiveThanks

In 2005, due to military defense and many other reasons, the capital of Myanmar moved from Yangon to Naypyidaw. This young capital city is now like an empty city; there is a golden tower, called Nebi The Grand Tower is a replica of the Yangon World Peace Pagoda in 2009. Since the white elephant is a beast of the Burmese, on the side of the Shwedagon Pagoda, several large white elephants were housed. Although the Yangon Peace Pagoda is relatively famous for a long time, the Nayotadu Golden Pagoda has won by scale, luxurious style, and both inside and outside are decorated with gold, which is the landmark building of Nay Pyi Taw. The Golden Pagoda stands on a mountain bag. In addition to the front stone steps, it can be upgraded. There are also air corridors that extend out, and the top is connected to the vertical elevator. The Jinta is surrounded by a wide platform, standing on the platform and overlooking the city. The jinta is hollow and people can enter the inner Buddha. Inside the Jinta, the Buddha is carved into a Buddhist scripture and a Buddhist story. There are giant pillars in the sky. The giant pillars are divided into Buddha statues on both sides. They can worship the Buddha statues according to the wishes of the people. Of course, they can also turn to the four Buddha statues. Top ceremony. There was no incense in the tower, and there was no place to pray for it. There were only a few carpets on the ground, and people sat on the carpet and watched the worship silently. When I arrived at the Shwedagon Pagoda, the storm just passed, and the reflection in the ground water gave her a better posture and unique beauty!