Monks, families and Buddhists consider pilgrimage to Shwedagon Temple just as Muslims must go to Mecca once in their lives. It is considered the prototype for all the temples in Myanmar later with 4 gates returning to 4 different directions, with long corridors. At the gates, there are two very large white swarms in front of them. The temple is said to contain Buddha’s ancient bone and bone relics as well as huge Buddha statues. There are dozens of small temples surrounding the main tower.

Shwedagon Pagoda has more than 2,500 years of history. Archaeologists estimate that the work began to be built in the sixth century. Over the restoration, the pagoda has 4 main towers in the center and 64 small towers surrounded, all in gold. It is estimated that 72 tons of gold have been used to build this masterpiece.

Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon is built on Singuttara sacred hill, an area of ​​nearly 50,000m2. From afar, one can see the tower as high as 99m. This is the most sacred Buddhist work in Myanmar that the whole world must admire. The highest floor is inlaid with over 1,100 diamonds, 1,383 precious stones. The top of the tower is encrusted with 5,448 diamonds and 2,317 rubies. At the top is the flag-shaped wing and in the highest position is a diamond bud with a 76-carat diamond.

Shwedagon Pagoda is also home to many important Buddhist rituals. One of them is the ordination ceremony – the most important ritual in Myanmar’s life. Today Shwedagon Pagoda is not only a sacred religious work but also a tourist symbol of Myanmar. In a poll on the most beautiful structures when taken from above, Shwedagon Pagoda was voted as one of the most beautiful architectural representatives. This is also the only Asian project to be in the top honor, next to the Sydney Theater, the Colosseum, the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower…

According to Wikipedia