Kyaikkhauk_Pagoda

Kyaikkhauk Pagoda

Kyaikkhauk Pagoda

Buddhist Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar

Kyaukkhauk Pagoda (Burmese: ကျိုက်ခေါက်စေတီတော်) is a Buddhist pagoda 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.[1] A pagoda festival is held annually in February (the 1st waxing to full moon of the Burmese month of Tabodwe) of each year.[2][3] During Cyclone Nargis, the pagoda, which was located on higher elevation, served as a storm shelter for local villagers.[4]

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    Cherry Thein, The Myanmar. "Thanlyin's Kyaik Khauk Pagoda set for revamp". 28 February 2011. The Myanmar Times. Retrieved 2016-10-11.
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    Wall, William; Lawt San Aung. "A FEASIBILITY STUDY: SETTING UP ECOTOURISM BUSINESS IN MYANMAR" (PDF). School of Management, Shinawatra University.
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    "Nandar Aung". The Myanmar Times. 23 February 2014. Retrieved 2016-10-11.
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    James, Helen (November 2012). "Religion, Disaster Relief and Reconstruction in the Burmese Delta after Cyclone Nargis: How can disaster foster enhanced social capital, community empowerment, and socio-political transformation?" (PDF). The Australian Demographic and Social Research Institute.


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