Architect King Sulathrim | Phone +95 9 977 958428 | |
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Type Buddhist pilgrims and missionaries Location Thanlyin Township, Myanmar Address Kyaik Khauk Pagoda Rd, Myanmar (Burma) Similar Ye Le Pagoda, Thihoshin Pagoda, Kyaik Pun Paya, Shwemawdaw Pagoda, Kaunghmudaw Pagoda | ||
Kyaukkhauk Pagoda (Burmese: ကျိုက်ခေါက်စေတီတော်) is a Buddhist stupa located in Thanlyin Township, in southern Yangon Region, Myanmar. It is a popular tourist destination and also pilgrimage site for Buddhists. It is believed that the pagoda was built on Hlaingpotkon Hill about 2000 years ago by King Sulathrima of Thaton. There are four stairways and the pagoda resembles a Mon-style stupa. A pagoda festival festival is held annually in February (the 1st waxing to full moon of the Burmese month of Tabodwe) of each year. During Cyclone Nargis, the pagoda, which was located on higher elevation, served as a storm shelter for local villagers.
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