Shwezigon Pagoda

Bagan

#3 Among Things To Do in Bagan

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Tags : Buddhist Temple

Timings : 8 AM to 5 PM

Ticket details : MMK 15,000. The entry is a part of the Archaeological Zone combo ticket. Passport required for foreign travelers.

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Shwezigon Pagoda, Bagan Overview

Kuthodaw Pagoda is a Buddhist temple located in the city of Mandalay in Myanmar. Situated at the foot of Mandalay Hill, it is home to the most massive book in the world. The pagoda has 57-meters high Golden stupa and is inspired by temples in Bagan. It is one of the must-visit attractions for tourists to witness the book. The book consists of 729 stone pillars, which includes verses from Tripitaka or the scriptures of Theravada Buddhism inscribed on both sides.

Earlier known as Mahalawka Marazein, King Mindon Min built the pagoda in 1868 to inscribe the scriptures. Tourists are required to cover their knees and shoulders and visit the temple barefoot.