10 Famous Buddhist Temples in the World You Must Visit

9. Shwedagon Pagoda, Myanmar

Also known as the Golden Pagoda and the Great Dagon Pagoda, Shwedagon pagoda is the 99-meters-tall gilded stupa set at Yangon in Myanmar. The most revered Buddhist temple in Myanmar, Shwedagon Pagoda is believed to be constructed between the 6th and 10th centuries CE. One of the 10 famous Buddhist temples in the world, the Golden Pagoda is a must-visit whether or not you follow Buddhism.

Shwedagon pagoda in Yagon, Myanmar | 10 Famous Buddhist Temples in the World You Must Visit
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