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Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar 🇲🇲

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Entering this colossal structure, I could vividly imagine how ancient Burmese would gaze and wonder at its magnificence. They traveled far from their places and climbed the steep mountain just to touch the heaven (the Shwedagon Pagoda sits on top of a mountain). Today the modern escalators have made it easy for everyone to reach this heaven on earth. Before proceeding though, a faithful/visitor should remove his/her foot ware and enter barefoot as a sign of respect and to acknowledge the holiness of the place. #createalifeyoulove #createalifestyle #createalife #rediscover #rediscoveryourself #recreate #recreateyourself #reinvent #reinventyourself #reinventtomorrow #life #people #moments #choosehappines #meTime #livelovelaugh #beLIKE #IbeLIKE #sunshine #instatravel #travel #laskwatya #travelgala #laskwatyero #createyourdream #collectbeautifulmoments

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Overview

This trip gives you a glimpse of one of the most holy places in Myanmar, the Shwedagon Pagoda. Its imposing structures, decorative designs and unique pagodas make all the travel worth the while. It is a must see place when in Yangon. 😍

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Day 1 Itinerary

Places visited: Shwedagon Pagoda Western Steps - Shwedagon Pagoda - Near Shwedagon Pagoda

Shwedagon Pagoda Western Steps
Shwedagon Pagoda Western Steps
Shwedagon Pagoda Western Steps
Shwedagon Pagoda Western Steps
Shwedagon Pagoda Western Steps
Shwedagon Pagoda Western Steps
Shwedagon Pagoda Western Steps
Shwedagon Pagoda Western Steps
Shwedagon Pagoda Western Steps
Shwedagon Pagoda Western Steps
Shwedagon Pagoda Western Steps
Shwedagon Pagoda Western Steps
Shwedagon Pagoda Western Steps

Shwedagon Pagoda Western Steps

The grandeur of the lions guarding the entrance is telling of an ethereal beauty that awaits visitors. And the stairways inside seem to be steps towards the heaven. I was captivated and mesmerized by the sheer gloriousness of the structures. I was lost with words.

Shwedagon Pagoda
Shwedagon Pagoda
Shwedagon Pagoda
Shwedagon Pagoda
Shwedagon Pagoda
Shwedagon Pagoda
Shwedagon Pagoda
Shwedagon Pagoda
Shwedagon Pagoda
Shwedagon Pagoda
Shwedagon Pagoda
Shwedagon Pagoda
Shwedagon Pagoda

Shwedagon Pagoda

It was a breathtaking 😍 view -a sight to be hold. A transcendent elegance that I felt insignificant compared to the immensity of the place. And the scale by which an entire mountain was carved to house the splendor of the Pagoda and its surrounding pagodas was unbelievably mesmerizing. Each structure has a fascinating story to tell. And I felt the holiness of the place was extremely pure and strong. 🤩 Locals say a day is not enough to cover the entire place, could you believe it? 🤩

Near Shwedagon Pagoda
Near Shwedagon Pagoda
Near Shwedagon Pagoda
Near Shwedagon Pagoda
Near Shwedagon Pagoda
Near Shwedagon Pagoda
Near Shwedagon Pagoda
Near Shwedagon Pagoda
Near Shwedagon Pagoda
Near Shwedagon Pagoda
Near Shwedagon Pagoda
Near Shwedagon Pagoda
Near Shwedagon Pagoda

Near Shwedagon Pagoda

From this location, one of the majestic gates leading to the Shwedagon Pagoda can be seen. This place is one of those holy places that displays the rich culture and unique art Burmese people are proud of.

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