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Botahtaung Pagoda

Near the Yangon River, Botahtaung Pagoda offers an unusual walk through a hollow gilded stupa. Its mirrored interior and riverside setting make it distinct from the city's larger hilltop pagodas.

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Why go

Here the main stupa is part of the visit rather than only something to circle from outside. A passage through its hollow interior reveals mosaic glass and spaces associated with a revered Buddha hair relic. The site was rebuilt after wartime destruction, so it adds a twentieth-century chapter to Yangon's older pagoda traditions. Finish by looking toward the nearby river.

What to look for

Walk-through hollow stupa
Mosaic glass lining inside the passage
Yangon River outlook nearby

Useful to know

Check current entry details before travel, especially around festivals.
Follow posted footwear and conduct rules inside the active religious site.
Pair the visit with a walk towards the Yangon River.

Your next visit

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Outdoor visit · 30–45 min

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Opening information

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Asia/Yangon · Oct 3, 2026 / Jan 1, 2027

Monday: 06:00–22:00
Tuesday: 06:00–22:00
Wednesday: 06:00–22:00
Thursday: 06:00–22:00
Friday: 06:00–22:00
Saturday: 06:00–22:00
Sunday: 06:00–22:00

Official visitor information

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