Shwedagon Pagoda
Buddhist Temple and Monument
Yangon
"Biggest&most beautiful pagoda in Myanmar"(5 Tips)
"Best strength near the south entrance."(8 Tips)
"You have to pay entrance fee 8,000kyat per person."(7 Tips)
"This is really a nice and beautiful pagoda in Yangon."(3 Tips)
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David WormleyApril 21, 2016A very cool place, and great for people watching (especially seeing young monks and nuns acting like tourists). A must-see while in Yangon, even if you have temple fatigue like I do.
Monica DesaiDecember 3, 2017Stunning pagoda - unlike any other in Myanmar in terms of scale and grandeur. Also, check out the photo gallery to see what's at the top
John ZhouFebruary 14, 2014Beautiful temple to visit.. By far one of the most amazing buddhist temples in South East Asia.. A highlight when you are in Yangon
Stacy Bo BacyDecember 11, 2017Entrance is 10,000 kyat. Carry your shoes so you don't have to leave them at one of the entrances. Also no shorts, short skirts, sleeveless or spaghetti straps. Walk clockwise.
- Biggest&most beautiful pagoda in Myanmar,must go place when u visit Yangon.Price 10.000kyat/pax.Should visit in afternoon&night when the weather is cooler.Very crowded,nice construct&decorate.
Gregory K.December 24, 2018Definitely a must visit and experience place. Best times are sunset from 5-8pm. Cost 10,000 MKK / person. You get free water so make sure grab one
Halim KarimJanuary 26, 2016Besides entrance fees of kyat8000, you also need to pay for loan of longi (if you wear short/skirt) of kyat3000, pay for toilet kyat 1000 to wash your feet and 1000 to keep your shoes..
Wijaya يجاياApril 25, 2016Come bit late during the dry season! Less hot and you also can see different perspective at night time. Also opposite west entrance there are some restai
Roam around the shrines and smaller Pagodas around the complex! Learn more about local art, culture, and religion.
Frankie J. 😎 GreyMarch 31, 2017Welcome to the biggest golden Pagoda in the world! it's a very special and unique relaxing temple, a lot of history has been through this incredible place!
miss j liuMarch 24, 2014Take a plastic bag with for your shoes in so you don't have to leave them at one of the entrances, saves you going back for your shoes. Also no shorts, short skirts, sleeveless or spaghetti straps.
Hung Nguyen ManhFebruary 16, 2018Shwedagon Pagoda is so gorgeous :) and there are a lot of nice temples around. I am truly attracted by these architecture!
- Simple DiscoveriesAugust 5, 2016A must-see in Yangon. Stick around to After sunset to watch the candle lighting on the North side. Foreigners are charged 8000 kyat to enter. Be careful after rains as the grounds get very slippery!
Andrew BC 翁 ÔNGJuly 5, 2015Superb scenic views & its spectacular architecture. A historic temple must visit when in Yangon especially if you're a Buddhist
H KNovember 25, 2019Go just before sunset and bake in the beautiful scenery. Foreigners need to pay 10,000 kyat for entrance.
The trip to the pagoda can be expensive but if you want to go without paying the foreigner ticket price just wait by the main entrance and ask or buy one of the tickets from a traveller leaving.
Char-Maine TanDecember 20, 2012Good for evening visits. Not ideal to visit in the afternoon, unless u want to experience hot tiles against ur bare feet. Take ur shoes along with u if u plan to enter/leave fr a different entrance.
JNovember 28, 2017Bring sunscreen and sunglasses if you are visiting near noon. The reflection of the sunlight from the pagoda and pavement is insane
Rachel ClarkAugust 10, 2017Breathtaking. Get there by 6am to enjoy it before the crowds show up in full force.
Joe KuekOctober 16, 2015Beware of those pagoda guide, they will guide you and explain the history of pagoda to you for about an hour. When we offer him USD10 at the end, he demanded USD50.
Hard RockerFebruary 23, 2015A definite must visit. This place was amazing. Just take your time walking around barefoot. Free Wi-Fi provided.
taufulou BokApril 14, 2014Its another impressive architecture that is 2600 years old. If u choose to make prayers at one of the mon-sun statue n there is a guy asking u, u want blessing? If u accept jus give a token after that
Kai OngOctober 21, 2014Come near sunset as it's cooler and you can to see both day and night view of the pagoda. There's also free WiFi here for some reason. Ha.
Noah WeissDecember 3, 2017The most beautiful, golden, sparkling, and massive Pagoda in all of Myanmar. Carve out 2hrs to do it justice.
The most amazing and peaceful place in yangon. And remember to pay respect to pagoda in that place so called "Aung Myay"
Stephen Roy ImantakaFebruary 2, 2013Have a visit just before sunset! You'll get the awesome view of the golden shining pagoda with the dark blue sky as its background. Worth to visit!
Torzin SSeptember 14, 2014Impressive place, the pagoda after raining is amazing with cleaner gold and sparking from the sunshine.
You have to visit this sacred magical place or you haven't been to Myanmar at all :)
Paul ArkNovember 12, 2014Not only one of the most beautiful Buddhist temples to visit, but free wifi as well!
Benjamin 🚀January 1, 2013Head over very early morning or just before sunset... any other time of the day is just too hot!!!
Renaud #May 4, 2016Bring wet towels to clean your feet after your visit. Locals are not shy to strike a pose 😊
Dean WicksSeptember 26, 2015Free for locals $8 USD for foreigners. They do have free wifi and it was faster than my hotels.
MUST VISIT: One of Southeast Asia's finest Buddhist pagodas. Enter the north gate to avoid long queue.
Cheen The CuriousFebruary 27, 2020Devotees chanting prayers, especially in the cooler evenings, are a common sight
kwik.buckOctober 8, 2014Beautiful and huge pagoda on the hill. Go very early in the morning to experience the local life.
Take the east wing to go in (no stairs) and west to go out to visit the many shops there
Lawrence TayJune 12, 2014It is better to go in the evening time around 6pm. The night view is stunning!
Jakub PawlakDecember 5, 2016You have to remove water and powerbanks from your bag at security checkpoint. Supposedly you can take it back while leaving... but basket full of powerbanks doesn't look trustworthy.
Ali BJanuary 19, 2016Literally my favourite place in YGN. make sure you have a longyi to avoid being sold some overpriced one by the staff at the entrance.- Patrick DemaretNovember 28, 2012During the full moon in November visit the Shwedagon Pagoda at night for a special celebration (and experience)!
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Kelsey LNovember 28, 2018Lots of construction going on now. The stupa has a bamboo casing and looks like it’s in the process of being covered up
- Trung Hieu TranJune 9, 2013This is really a nice and beautiful pagoda in Yangon. It's too large... and too many sightseeing.
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Shwedagon Pagoda
U Htaung Bo Rd (btwn U Wisara Rd & Ar Zar Ni St)
Yangon, Yangon Region
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Yangon, Yangon Region
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