Top Pagoda in Yangon

Discover top-rated pagoda, landmarks, and practical traveler recommendations in Yangon.

7 Listed places

4.5 average across 7 rated listings

Maha Bandula Road • R567+MFQ • V4GX+4QC

Paid admission for foreign visitors; confirm the current kyat fee with the Shwedagon Pagoda Board of Trustees. – Paid admission for foreign visitors; confirm the current kyat fee at the entrance

Popular Neighborhoods:

Maha Bandula Road R567+MFQ V4GX+4QC R556+9XX Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd

#1 4.5 (2,385) Attractions

Chaukhtatgyi Buddha Temple

R567+MFQ

Famous for: A monumental reclining Buddha with glass eyes, a jeweled headdress, and 108 auspicious marks on its soles.

Explore Yangon’s Chaukhtatgyi Buddha Temple: a 66-meter reclining Buddha, 108 auspicious sole markings, practical visiting tips, and nearby shrines.

Buddhist pilgrims Religious art enthusiasts History buffs

#2 4.5 (949) Attractions

Kyaik Ka San Pagoda

Yadanar Rd

Famous for: Gilded Buddhist architecture, tiered rooflines and religious celebrations within an active neighborhood worship compound in Yangon.

Visit Kyaik Ka San Pagoda on Yangon’s Yadanar Road for gilded Buddhist architecture, daily worship, early visits and practical temple etiquette.

Buddhist pilgrims Religious architecture enthusiasts Cultural travelers

#3 4.4 (602) Attractions

Maha Satkya Atulamanaung Ngarhtatgyi

R556+9XX

Famous for: A monumental seated Buddha with ornate golden robes and an intricately carved wooden backdrop in Yangon.

Visit Yangon's Nga Htat Gyi temple for its monumental seated Buddha, intricate wooden backdrop, worship traditions, and nearby Chauk Htat Gyi.

Buddhist pilgrims Religious architecture enthusiasts History-minded travelers

#4 4.7 (18,003) Attractions

Shwedagon Pagoda

Famous for: Yangon’s 99-meter golden stupa, sacred Buddhist relic traditions, historic bells, and daily pilgrimage rituals.

Explore Yangon’s Shwedagon Pagoda, a 99-meter golden stupa with sacred shrines, historic bells, barefoot terraces, and memorable sunset visits.

Buddhist pilgrimage travelers Religious architecture enthusiasts Myanmar history buffs

#5 4.3 (5,736) Attractions

Sule Pagoda

Maha Bandula Road

Famous for: Its gilded octagonal stupa, planetary shrines, and central role in Yangon's religious life and modern history.

Visit Sule Pagoda in downtown Yangon for its octagonal golden stupa, weekday shrines, and nearby City Hall, with practical hours and etiquette…

Buddhist heritage travelers Architecture enthusiasts Urban history enthusiasts

#6 4.5 (725) Attractions

Swe Taw Myat Pagoda

V4GX+4QC

Famous for: White-and-gold, Ananda-inspired architecture and an ornate shrine housing a replica of the Buddha's tooth relic.

Explore Swe Taw Myat Pagoda in Yangon's Mayangone Township, with its tooth-relic shrine, white-and-gold architecture, daily hours, and visiting tips.

Buddhist pilgrims Religious architecture enthusiasts Cultural travelers

#7 4.5 (1,836) Attractions

Thiri Mingala Kabar Aye Pagoda

Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd

Famous for: Its golden World Peace stupa and association with the Sixth Buddhist Council in neighboring Maha Pasana Guha.

Explore Thiri Mingala Kabar Aye Pagoda in Yangon: a 1952 peace pagoda, Buddhist council history, barefoot temple visits, and the Maha Pasana…

Buddhist pilgrims Modern history enthusiasts Religious architecture admirers

Planning guide

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What are the top pagoda to visit in Yangon?

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