Shwedagon Pagoda | Trip Myanmar

Located in Myanmar’s bustling cultural capital of Yangon on Singuttara Hill, the 2,500-year-old Shwedagon Pagoda is arguably the most recognized and beautiful pagoda in the country. At over 300 feet, this looming and revered pagoda is covered in gold leaf and diamonds and emanates a gorgeous glow all day and night. Because of its religious relics and powerful presence, Shwedagon Pagoda is considered to be Myanmar’s most sacred Buddhist site.