The layout is based on ancient Hindu-Buddhist ... The monument also plays an important role in community life. According to the Shwedagon Pagoda Board of Trustees, it is visited daily by ...

A deadly earthquake on March 28 collapsed buildings in central Myanmar but rumours that the country's most sacred Buddhist site has crumbled are inaccurate. An AFP reporter confirmed the Shwedagon ...

Explore the golden Shwedagon Pagoda, walk through vibrant local markets, or trek through the lush green mountains of Shan State. Myanmar’s rich heritage and diverse landscapes promise a truly ...

The Shwedagon Pagoda is the most sacred site in Burma. Its origins can be traced back to the first millennium, when a king was inspired by a legend involving eight strands of Buddha's hair.