Burmese architecture wouldn’t be the same without the beautiful Buddhist pagodas. You can discover over a thousand pagodas in Myanmar, and here are some of the very best that earned this country its famous nickname “the land of pagodas”.
Sule Pagoda
Located in the very heart of Yangon, this golden pagoda is one of the most accessible attractions of its kind, and it will win you over with its beautiful architecture and rich history.
Shwedagon Pagoda
Pagodas that have plates with gold are scattered all around Myanmar, but none of them compare to Shwedagon Pagoda. Built of bricks covered with gold plates, this historic Buddhist temple is one of Myanmar’s most recognizable and extravagant attractions.
Hsinbyume Pagoda
If you want to take a break from exploring Myanmar’s gold-plated pagodas, this is the place to be. Hsinbyume Pagoda is instantly recognizable thanks to its white walls, and its layered design pays homage to the mythical Mount Meru.
Kyaiktiyo Pagoda
Kyaiktiyo is pretty small and ordinary at the first glance when compared to other pagodas on the list, but there’s one tiny detail that makes it quite unique. This gravity-defying pagoda is located on the top of a granite balancing rock and it’s truly a sight to behold.