Day 2 & 3: Grandeur of the pagodas

Yangon is, indeed, the land of the golden pagodas. These elegant structures dot the entire country! One common characteristic is the bell-shaped form they all take, varying only in size, details and importance. We marvelled at these majestic pagodas, but towards the end of the trip, we were suffering from pagoda overkill :)

Bago, located 80km from Yangon.

Maha-zedi pagoda, Bago

Shwemawdaw pagoda, Bago


Pretty pagoda perched on the hilltop - unknown


Shwedagon pagoda, Yangon

If there's a pagoda which you can't miss, it's this 98-metre gilded stupa located in Yangon. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda for the Burmese with relics of the past four Buddhas enshrined within. According to our local guide "Win", the locals believe that the 5th buddha will emerge very soon!

The crown of the stupa is tipped with diamonds and rubies!


Pigeons getting their wings singed in their haste to get to some food.

Praying to the gods.

Holy water.

Offerings to the gods.