Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon (Rangoon)
Shwedagon Pagoda
Shwedagon Pagoda
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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The city's biggest tourist attraction is this immense Buddhist shrine built approx. 2500 years ago.
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Stella one
London, UK2 contributions
Very nice to go and visit in yangon.This place is tourist attraction and wonderful place. If you ask to myanmar people for good visit ;they said shwedagon pagoda.
Written August 3, 2022
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Suresh
18 contributions
a must visit, the sheer elegance of the Pagoda mesmerizes you. looks even more beautiful at night. the most important religious place in myanmar. spend some time here and you will feel the inner peace.
Written June 21, 2022
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nomadsk
Kolkata (Calcutta), India354 contributions
Friends
This Pagoda is just mind blowing...So much to see n learn n great architecture too.. Best is to get a guide to show around n mention all important spots like we did to understand n learn better.. The setting sun reflection on the massive diamond n other precious gems on the tip of the spire is breathtaking..
A major attraction at Yangon.. Must visit...
A major attraction at Yangon.. Must visit...
Written June 16, 2022
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Jillian E
Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar47 contributions
Friends
Awesome place. Best attraction In yangon. Just jawdropping. Massive diamond on top of the Pagoda. Had a tour all over explaining culture. Not to be missed.
Written June 7, 2022
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Tin Maw Lwin
3 contributions
Shwedagon Pagoda is the most valuable place for Myanmar people, especially for Buddhist people. Buddhist believe there will be 5 Buddha get enlightenment in the "Budda Gabar/Globe". 4 Buddha "Katkuthan, Kawnagon, Kathapa & Gawdam" already got enlightenment and Shwedagon Pagoda has been built together with enshrined relic of four Buddhas.
Biggest Pagoda in South East Asia. Myanmar Buddhist people donating real gold to the tample.
Biggest Pagoda in South East Asia. Myanmar Buddhist people donating real gold to the tample.
Written June 2, 2022
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rahuljasrotia
Jaipur, India176 contributions
I visited the great Shwedagon pagoda and it was amazing, I recommend to visit in night as day time its hot. Don't forget to pray your birthday god 🙏
Written March 12, 2022
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Francis Martino
Hirtshals, Denmark1,706 contributions
Solo
The Shwedagon Pagoda is a famous name all around the world. It was constructed more than 2600 years ago, this is the oldest Buddhist stupa. It is a prominent seen from the distance, it was located at the top of the Simguttara Hill.
Written January 1, 2022
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MDM9170
72 contributions
Solo
I visited the great Shwedagon pagoda where my body and soul get calm and feel
better after I worship there.I offered flowers and water to lord Buddha and I share my merits to beings as I got .Wow ,how amazing the golden mount was in front of me with blue sky and white clouds , I will not forget in my life🙏
better after I worship there.I offered flowers and water to lord Buddha and I share my merits to beings as I got .Wow ,how amazing the golden mount was in front of me with blue sky and white clouds , I will not forget in my life🙏
Written September 18, 2021
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Designer A
Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar6 contributions
The Shwedagon is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar, as it is believed to contain relics of the four previous Buddhas of the present kalpa.
Written August 18, 2021
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Sunflower
Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar25 contributions
Shwedagon Pagoda has been a 2500 years old Pagoda which enshrines strands of Buddha's hairs and other holy relics. This Pagoda is covered with hundreds of gold plates and the top of the stupa is encrusted with 4531 diamonds, the largest of which is a 72 carat diamond.
First of all, as soon as you see this pagoda, you'll be impressed by it. Normally, during the festivals or mostly at nights in normal days, it is crowded with local people and foreigners. But it won't disappoint you, you can see golden lightening Pagoda and will see how Myanmar people are lively in festivals. On the mornings, can also feel pleasure with the sounds of Myanmar people praying alternatively.
Secondly, according to Burma's belief, there are some Buddha images that you can make a wish for getting a son, for being loved by your crushes and so on. And for encrusting gold plates or using generals in pagoda, you can donate some money.
Last but not least, I believe you won't regret of going there. In Yangon, if you have more time, you can also visit Sule Pagoda on the Sule Pagoda Road. Furthermore, there are many many Buddhist sites such as Mandalay, Bagan, Kyaik-Htee-Yoe Pagoda in Mon State, etc.... in Myanmar.
First of all, as soon as you see this pagoda, you'll be impressed by it. Normally, during the festivals or mostly at nights in normal days, it is crowded with local people and foreigners. But it won't disappoint you, you can see golden lightening Pagoda and will see how Myanmar people are lively in festivals. On the mornings, can also feel pleasure with the sounds of Myanmar people praying alternatively.
Secondly, according to Burma's belief, there are some Buddha images that you can make a wish for getting a son, for being loved by your crushes and so on. And for encrusting gold plates or using generals in pagoda, you can donate some money.
Last but not least, I believe you won't regret of going there. In Yangon, if you have more time, you can also visit Sule Pagoda on the Sule Pagoda Road. Furthermore, there are many many Buddhist sites such as Mandalay, Bagan, Kyaik-Htee-Yoe Pagoda in Mon State, etc.... in Myanmar.
Written August 6, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
DanaS
Vancouver, Canada427 contributions
Is the entry fee for entering the pagoda or for entering the general grounds? I want to visit the temple inside during the day, but come back later at night to take photos of the lit up pagoda (without being inside the pagoda). Will I need to pay again to be on the temple grounds outside?
BholaBanstola
47 contributions
Greetings!
Being only in the premises of the Pagoda, there may not be any charge as much as I know. Only after you go through the security, you have to pay the entrance fees. It is possible to go around the pagoda from outside the company to take pictures. It is so beautiful, I encourage you to go in the last afternoon or evening after the sunset.
Enjoy your trip!
Passport640506
Chennai (Madras), India2 contributions
What is the nearest hotel
geoffwellard
Spain232 contributions
Little within walking distance
Can recommend pan pacific 10 mins by taxi and a hop from the market
FairlingtonResident
Arlington, VA17 contributions
When will the restoration of the Shwedagon Pagoda end? We will visit Yangon in early July and hope to see the pagoda in its full glory!
Ann W
London, UK206 contributions
WE were told the end of this month (March)
Irina P
110 contributions
Hello!
Please staff the Shwedagon Pagoda! I want to know the correct information about the timing of the completion of the restoration work in the shrine.
Thank you very much
respectfully
Irina
Russia
HENRI H
Languedoc-Roussillon, France2,283 contributions
hello, I do not know the end date of the work, but the bamboo scaffold does not hinder the visit of the pagoda. on the contrary, although masking its summit, it is very aesthetic. good visit
Steven C
Hong Kong, China
Is there any problem if i wear regular short pants? (for female and male) thux
Suegray2014
Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar39 contributions
Yes, regardless of gender it’s best to cover knees
carloc1955
Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar234 contributions
Has the pagoda actually bamboo scaffoldings now? (6 February 2019)
convey766
Southport, UK95 contributions
Yes, til March. Don't let it put you off the visit, there are so many other lovely pagodas there. Trust me, it's worth it.
Frédéric A
Cagnes-sur-Mer, France16 contributions
bonjour, j'ai lu qu'il n'était pas possible de photographier ce site est ce vrai ? merci
73helene
Gieres, France143 contributions
Non pas de problème pour faire de belles photos
Elles seront plus jolies le matin que le soir mais les 2 visites me semblent importante
Il faut payer chaque entrée mais c’est génial
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- Shwedagon Pagoda is open:
- Sun - Sat 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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- (0.36 mi) Golden Duck Restaurant (Kan Taw Min)
- (0.26 mi) Potato Break
- (0.27 mi) Hlamyanmar (Shweba) Restaurant
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