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Kyaiktiyo Pagoda - Mon State, Burma

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This photo gallery contains pictures of Golden Rock pagoda. Our trip to the Kyaiktiyo Pagoda started at 4:30 a.m. from Yangoon. The following collection of pictures is from the 4.5 hour drive to the Kyaiktiyo Pagoda, the walk up the mountain, and photos of the Kyaiktiyo Pagoda.

Kyaiktiyo Pagoda,(also known as Golden Rock Pagoda) is a famous Buddhist pilgrimage site in Mon State, Burma. Believers claim that the large boulder was placed on the cliff 2500 years ago, by two nat (Burmese spirits). Atop the gilded boulder is a 5.5 m (18 ft) pagoda, which is believed to contain a hair of the Buddha. The pagoda is located on Mt. Kyaiktiyo, and to get there requires a hike of 7 miles or a trip by truck followed by a 1 mile walk. The boulder is covered with layers of gold leaf. Women are not allowed to touch the boulder, nor are they allowed to be within proximity of the pagoda.

Date: 12/22/2007
Size: 51 items
 
Burmese Sunrise
 

Burmese Sunrise

Date: 12/21/2007
Views: 18
 
Burmese Sunrise
 

Burmese Sunrise

Date: 11/21/2007
Views: 6
 
We stopped to visit a friends house
 

We stopped to visit a friends house

Date: 12/21/2007
Views: 7
 
We stopped to visit another friends house
 

We stopped to visit another friends house

Date: 12/21/2007
Views: 8
 
Early morning cattle crossing
 

Early morning cattle crossing

Date: 12/21/2007
Views: 5
 
Having fun
 

Having fun

Date: 12/21/2007
Views: 8
 
The magic Burmese bus
 

The magic Burmese bus

Date: 12/21/2007
Views: 8
 
Small town along the way
 

Small town along the way

Date: 12/21/2007
Views: 7
 
Small town along the way
 

Small town along the way

Date: 12/21/2007
Views: 15
 
Another small town along the way
 

Another small town along the way

Date: 11/21/2007
Views: 10
 
No trash cans
 

No trash cans

Date: 12/21/2007
Views: 7
 
Small town along the way
 

Small town along the way

Date: 12/21/2007
Views: 9
 
Small town along the way
 

Small town along the way

Date: 12/21/2007
Views: 8
 
Waiting for work
 

Waiting for work

Date: 12/21/2007
Views: 7
 
My Fair Lady
 

My Fair Lady

Date: 12/21/2007
Views: 10
 
Waiting for work kinda pissed-off
 

Waiting for work kinda pissed-off

Date: 12/21/2007
Views: 15
 
Loading-up the bus
 

Loading-up the bus

Date: 02/05/2008
Views: 6
 
Negotiating a ride
 

Negotiating a ride

Date: 02/05/2008
Views: 6
 
A whole poulation imprisoned by the goverment
 

A whole poulation imprisoned by the goverment

Date: 12/21/2007
Views: 13
 
Waiting for a ride
 

Waiting for a ride

Date: 02/05/2008
Views: 8
 
Coming down the mountain
 

Coming down the mountain

Date: 02/05/2008
Views: 10
 
Riding in style
 

Riding in style

Date: 02/05/2008
Views: 9
 
Are we having fun?
 

Are we having fun?

Date: 02/05/2008
Views: 7
 
The bus
 

The bus

Date: 02/05/2008
Views: 3
 
Going down
 

Going down

Date: 02/05/2008
Views: 8
 
Up-to the Kyaiktiyo Pagoda
 

Up-to the Kyaiktiyo Pagoda

Date: 02/05/2008
Views: 5
 
THe road to the Kyaiktiyo Pagoda
 

THe road to the Kyaiktiyo Pagoda

Date: 02/05/2008
Views: 7
 
Small shops and open-air market
 

Small shops and open-air market

Date: 02/05/2008
Views: 10
 
Kid playing
 

Kid playing

Date: 02/05/2008
Views: 6
 
Yum Yum
 

Yum Yum

Date: 02/05/2008
Views: 7
 
Kid playing
 

Kid playing

Date: 02/05/2008
Views: 4
 
Small shops and open-air market
 

Small shops and open-air market

Date: 02/05/2008
Views: 7
 
Kyaiktiyo Pagoda coming into view
 

Kyaiktiyo Pagoda coming into view

Date: 02/05/2008
Views: 8
 
Kyaiktiyo Pagoda grounds
 

Kyaiktiyo Pagoda grounds

Date: 02/05/2008
Views: 6
 
Kyaiktiyo Pagoda entrance
 

Kyaiktiyo Pagoda entrance

Date: 02/05/2008
Views: 11
 
Kyaiktiyo Pagoda entrance
 

Kyaiktiyo Pagoda entrance

Date: 02/05/2008
Views: 9
 
 Pilgrims relaxing
 

Pilgrims relaxing

Date: 02/05/2008
Views: 12
 
Pagoda Entrance
 

Pagoda Entrance

Date: 02/05/2008
Views: 8
 
Pagoda Entrance
 

Pagoda Entrance

Date: 02/05/2008
Views: 9
 
U.S.A. A.O.K
 

U.S.A. A.O.K

Date: 02/05/2008
Views: 9
 
Peek-a-Boo
 

Peek-a-Boo

Date: 02/05/2008
Views: 5
 
Pilgrums relaxing
 

Pilgrums relaxing

Date: 02/05/2008
Views: 20
 
Offerings
 

Offerings

Date: 02/05/2008
Views: 7
 
Offerings
 

Offerings

Date: 02/05/2008
Views: 7
 
Kyaiktiyo Pagoda
 

Kyaiktiyo Pagoda

Date: 02/05/2008
Views: 10
 
Kyaiktiyo Pagoda
 

Kyaiktiyo Pagoda

Date: 02/05/2008
Views: 10
 
Kyaiktiyo Pagoda
 

Kyaiktiyo Pagoda

Date: 02/05/2008
Views: 135
 
The Photographer
 

The Photographer

Date: 02/05/2008
Views: 9
 
Lunch
 

Lunch

Date: 02/05/2008
Views: 9
 
Lunch
 

Lunch

Date: 02/05/2008
Views: 3
 
Lunch
 

Lunch

Date: 02/05/2008
Views: 8
 
 
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