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Chaukhtatgyi Buddha Temple
This Bahan Township temple centers on a long reclining Buddha image. It suits visitors who want to spend time with one striking work of Buddhist art rather than a large pagoda complex.
The reclining image measures about 66 metres and fills the hall with its scale. The present figure replaced an earlier image during the twentieth century, which makes its crafted face and glass eyes worth looking at closely as well as from the far end. The temple offers a different visual focus from Shwedagon's gilded stupa nearby in the broader city.
What to look for
The full length of the reclining Buddha
The image's large glass eyes
The details of the face and surrounding hall
Useful to know
Check current public access before making a special trip; place-specific hours are unverified.
Follow footwear and conduct rules at the active temple.
Step back for the full image, then move closer to examine the face.
Your next visit
Estimated · Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.
Outdoor visit · 30–45 min
World planning estimate; admission, opening, visit duration and access need checking.
