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The Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon

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The enormous stupa of the Shwedagon that rises from the city is the key feature of Yangon, being Burma's most important religious site for Burmese Buddhists. Claims that the pagoda has existed for over 2,500 years not only make it Burma's oldest pagoda but also the oldest pagoda in the world. The stupa is plated with real gold and the very tip is encrusted with thousands of diamonds and rubies. Any visit to the city would be incomplete without a trip to see the spectacle of hundreds of devotees, monks, students, and pilgrims coming to the stupa to pray at its outlying shrines.

There are eight shrines around the octagonal base of the stupa, each dedicated to a different day of the week (Wednesday 'morning' and 'afternoon' being two separate days).  In Burmese culture, the day of the week on which you are born determines your zodiac sign. Pilgrims identify the zodiac animal represented at each of the shrines in order to detemine which one they should pray at. Remove your shoes on entry and make a clockwise circuit of the base of the temple while you absorbe the symbolic, religious and cultural importance of this magnificent building.

You can include this experience as part of an Experience Travel Group holiday designed exclusively with you.

Classic Family Myanmar

Classic Family Myanmar

An exciting trip for curious and adventurous families with cycling, train rides, plenty of great hotels and lovely sandy beaches.

Culture & Beach with 3 day river cruise

Culture & Beach with 3 day river cruise

Myanmar's highlights in trademark Experience Travel Group style including river cruising, beach time and cultural adventures.

Explore Myanmar & Irrawaddy Expedition

Explore Myanmar & Irrawaddy Expedition

3 weeks exploring Myanmar's highlights and getting a little further off-the-beaten-track along the Irrawaddy River in comfort.

Family Myanmar Adventure

Family Myanmar Adventure

This itinerary perfectly combines the highlights of Myanmar with something a little extra special!

Insider Highlights and Luxury River Journey

Insider Highlights and Luxury River Journey

17 day's exploring Myanmar. Fantastic hotels and a once-in-a-lifetime experience aboard the luxurious Sanctuary Ananda boat.

Myanmar Classic Highlights

Myanmar Classic Highlights

The ideal introduction to Myanmar, insider experiences, the 'must see' sites, brilliant guides and great hotels.

Myanmar Encompassed

Myanmar Encompassed

Immerse yourself in Myanmar on this four-week adventure. Soak up the atmosphere from the tropical south to the northern hills.

Myanmar Highlights with 3 day Trek

Myanmar Highlights with 3 day Trek

As well as the main sites, this holiday includes a wonderful 3 day trekking experience from Kalaw to Lake Inle.

Myanmar to Thailand via the Mergui Islands

Myanmar to Thailand via the Mergui Islands

Explore the sites of Myanmar before veering off-the-beaten-track to stay in a beautiful rustic-luxury retreat in the remote Mergui Archipelago.

Relaxed Myanmar in Style

Relaxed Myanmar in Style

A slow-paced itinerary taking in the cultural highlights, beach-time, a hot-air balloon ride and some of the best hotels.

Simply Myanmar And Thailand

Simply Myanmar And Thailand

Captivating cultural sights followed by a relaxing stay at one of our favourite hidden Thai Islands. Ideal for couples or families.

The Colours of Southeast Asia

The Colours of Southeast Asia

Discover the most glorious cultural and scenic highlights of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia.

The Highlights And Beyond

The Highlights And Beyond

This 3 week journey visits well-known sites and far beyond. Skip domestic flights and explore by train, boat, bicycle, trek and more.

The Rivers of Myanmar and Laos

The Rivers of Myanmar and Laos

Sail along The Irrawaddy, explore Myanmar's eastern hills, traverse "The Golden Triangle" and take a river journey to Luang Prabang.

The Undiscovered South

The Undiscovered South

A variety of diverse natural and cultural adventures in Myanmar's south. Temples, rare birds, river cruising and island life.

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