Shwezigon pagoda

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Imagine being teleported to the middle of the pagodas of Kakku, you will surely be astonished by the mazes of surrounding stupas.

Built by the founder of the Bagan empire, the Shwezigon with its huge gold plated pagoda is one of the most beautiful on the plains of Bagan.

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Visiting Bagan and looking to mix up your temple viewing outside of the usual dusty stone structures? Often overlooked Shwezigon Pagoda might just be for you.

Yes, it’s true the Shwezigon Pagoda stands with all its might and has suffered many weathers ever since it was built. When it rains, one can easily expect its compound to fill up with water but it doesn’t. Devotees love their deity and here the deity seems to love the devotees back.

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