Kyaiktiyo Pagoda
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A precariously perched golden rock defies gravity and brings pilgrims from across Myanmar.

šŸ“œ Kyaiktiyo Pagoda, also known as Golden Rock, is a significant Buddhist pilgrimage site in Mon State, Myanmar.
šŸ” It features a small pagoda built atop a precariously balanced, gold-leaf covered boulder on the edge of a cliff.

Why Go

šŸ™ Important Buddhist pilgrimage destination
āœØ Witness the gravity-defying Golden Rock
šŸ§˜ Opportunity for meditation and offerings
šŸ“ø Unique photo opportunities of the golden boulder
šŸŒŸ Experience the March Full Moon festival with 90,000 candles

Why Avoid

šŸš« Only men are allowed to touch the sacred boulder
ā›°ļø Requires a hike or pick-up truck ride up a mountain

Tips

šŸØ Accommodation available at the mountain top or in Kinpun at the foot
šŸšŒ Kinpun is 4-5 hours by bus from Yangon, or 6 hours by train

Cost

šŸ’° Pick-up truck ride costs 2,500 Kyat one way.

Hours

šŸ•’ Pilgrimage is at its peak during the Full Moon day of Tabaung in March.

Last updated 28 days ago

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