There are thousands of Buddhist temples across Myanmar (Burma), making it hard to choose which ones to visit. But if you had to pick, here's a list of ten beautiful, varying in access temples across the country for you to explore.
Ananda Temple
A Buddhist temple that houses four standing Buddha statues, each one facing the cardinal direction of East, North, West, and South.
See MoreKakku Pagodas
Due to its location, it does not receive a lot of visitors. Most of the pagodas were built in the 17th and 18th century, but the largest is believed to have been built in the 12th century. Temples vary in weathering and renovation, but the site is still jaw-dropping.
See MoreMahamuni Pagoda
Visit this Buddhist temple and pilgrimage site in Mandalay. This temple is home to jade tile decor, a large bronze Buddha, and a crown with a large diamonds, rubies, and sapphires.
See MoreThiri Mingala Kabar Aye Pagoda
A Buddhist pagoda that is also known as the "World Peace Pagoda." It is host to a golden dome and carved facade.
See MoreGolden Rock
Theravada Buddhist pilgrimage site located at the summit of Mount Kyaiktiyo. The pagoda enshrines a strand of Lord Buddha's hair.
See MoreShwedagon Pagoda
One of the most famous pagodas in the country, it is covered in gold leaf and encrusted with diamonds, rubies, and sapphires. The design is based on Hindu cosmology, with cosmic pillars surrounding the main stupa!
See MorePyi Daw Aye Pagoda
Unlike many other temples in Myanmar, this one that looks over the harbor allows you to walk inside and under the main stupa.
See MoreHsinbyume Pagoda (Myatheindan Pagoda)
Based on descriptions of the mythological Mount Meru. You can climb to the top of the pagoda for views of the Ayeyarwady River and Mingun Pagoda.
See MoreSandamuni Pagoda
This pagoda contains the graves of the Kanaung, Sagu Mintha, Malun and Maingpyin Princes, as well as the, 40,000+ lb. statue of Buddha once kept in Amarapura.
See MoreDhammayangyi Temple
This is the largest temple in all of Bagan! It was built during the reign of King Narathu (1167-1170).
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