Kyaiktiyo Pagoda

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Kyaiktiyo Pagoda is a famous Buddhist pilgrimage site in Myanmar known for its small golden stupa perched atop a precariously balanced boulder on a cliff edge.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Buddhist pilgrimage site
pagoda
religious building
access footpath from upper camp to pagoda
truck transport from Kinpun to upper camp
architecturalStyle Burmese Buddhist architecture
associatedEthnicGroup Mon people NERFINISHED
climate tropical monsoon climate
country Myanmar
culturalSignificance symbol of faith and devotion for Myanmar Buddhists
dedicatedTo Gautama Buddha NERFINISHED
elevation approximately 1100 meters above sea level
famousFor golden rock covered with gold leaf
precariously balanced boulder on a cliff edge
genderRestriction women are not allowed to touch the Golden Rock
governingBody Myanmar Buddhist authorities NERFINISHED
hasFeature accommodation and guesthouses nearby
platforms for worship and viewing
steep mountain road access
hasPart Golden Rock NERFINISHED
small golden stupa
heritageStatus important cultural heritage site of Myanmar
lighting illuminated with electric lights at night
localName Golden Rock NERFINISHED
Kyaiktiyo NERFINISHED
locatedIn Kyaiktiyo NERFINISHED
Mon State NERFINISHED
locatedNear Kinpun village NERFINISHED
locatedOn Mount Kyaiktiyo NERFINISHED
material gold leaf
granite boulder
mythology boulder is balanced on a strand of Buddha’s hair
nearbyCity Bago NERFINISHED
Yangon NERFINISHED
pilgrimageSeason November to March
religion Buddhism
ritual offering of candles and incense
pilgrims apply gold leaf to the rock
sacredObject relic of Buddha’s hair (according to legend)
safetyFeature protective railing around the boulder
significance one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Myanmar
tourismCategory natural and cultural landmark
religious tourism attraction
view panoramic views of surrounding mountains
visitedBy Buddhist pilgrims
tourists

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Mon State hasLandmark Kyaiktiyo Pagoda