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Shwedagon Pagoda

center of the city, Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar
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Type: Religious Sites, Monuments/ Statues
Description: The city's biggest tourist attraction is this immense Buddhist shrine built approx. 2500 years ago.
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Paris, France
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

I dislike the unpolite way of the persons collecting the fees in dollars at the entrance of the pagoda. I enjoyed as before walking around the platform of the pagoda and the traditional ambience of the eastern stairway.

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Bangkok, Thailand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

when i come to yangoon , i always to pray at shwedagon pagoda in the early evening. it's very big and nice place that you must to see.

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New Delhi
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Shwedaggon is a Golden Pagoda dedicated to the Buddha. It dominates the city landscape. Tourism is well organize with an entrance fee of 5 US dollars. The reception staff is very gracious and provide you a guide on request. Going round the Pagoda, there are several hidden mysteries and history which one could enjoy with a guide. Impressive Buddhas of... More

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London, England, United Kingdom
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

We went on a sunny Friday evening and stayed in the ambiance that is the complex for at least 2 - 3 hours, observing the rituals of prayer, blessing and cleansing of the place as well as the absolutely AMAZING light on the pagoda and surrounding shrines. Highly recommended as a MUST SEE but definitely if weather permits head up... More

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Shwedagon Pagoda is immense and beautiful, and definitely worth a visit when in Yangon! I recommend going in the evening, when it isn't quite as hot... I can only imagine that walking around barefoot there during the heat of the day isn't so pleasant. If you stand in the right spots, you can see the diamonds and rubies of the... More

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW via mobile

This is a vast temple and i think it is great that it is used by locals as a temple. This would be the largest temple of its type that I have been to date and we found very beautiful and it would be very pleasant to walk around if the morning was not so hot.

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See 7 more reviews by Harry L for Yangon (Rangoon)
New Albany, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

If you did not visit the Pagoda while in Myanmar you miss out! Light candles, talk to monks, enjoy the locals, and find peace.

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Bangkok, Thailand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

After a long days work a few minutes spent in quiet reflection here will do wonders for the soul, not to mention the brain!

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Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

Everyone must take off the socks and shoes; therefore, I would suggest wearing sandals that can be taken off and putting on easily. I would recommend going just before the sunset; the view after the sunset was splendid.

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See 2 more reviews by SunchaiYam for Yangon (Rangoon)
Kuala Lumpur
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

Truly an amazing structure. Peaceful and a nice place spend some time to soak in the culture. Remember to pack water if you are visiting mid day (hot). Best time to visit, early mornings and evenings.

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