The Shwedagon Padoga

Considered the most sacred site in Buddhism in Myanmar, contains a strand of Buddha’s hair and many other religious relics. The 2,500-year-old Pagoda is located on Singuttara Hill in Yangon, the largest city in Myanmar. Its origins are lost in history, but it is estimated that the Padoga was built by the Mon during the Bagan period, sometime during the 6th and the 10th century AD. The Padoga is covered in gold leaf and the stupa is covered in over 7000 diamonds. Sitting atop a hill, the national treasure rises approximately 325 feet above the ground. The golden temple is most marvelous during dawn and dusk as the sun makes it glow even more. Many visitors enjoy the site during the full moon as well as it is said that in certain lights, the moonlight reflects through a large 76-carat diamond nestled at the very top.

 

Dress Code

Visitors must follow a dress code which is trousers and T-shirts with elbow-length sleeves, and visitors must enter the temple barefoot.