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Maha Wizaya Pagoda
Immediately south of Shwedagon, Maha Wizaya Pagoda is a later Buddhist monument with its own ritual setting. It suits a short companion stop when you are already near Shwedagon's southern side.
Built in 1980 on Dhammarakhita Hill, this pagoda marks a modern chapter in Yangon's religious landscape. It commemorated a gathering of Buddhist monastic orders that shaped the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee. Its closeness to Shwedagon invites a comparison between a long-standing pilgrimage landmark and a much newer shrine, while each remains an active place of worship.
What to look for
Pagoda on Dhammarakhita Hill
Its position just south of Shwedagon
Active Buddhist worship setting
Useful to know
Check current access before adding it to a Shwedagon visit.
Approach from Shwedagon's southern side and follow posted conduct rules.
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.
