Pindaya Caves
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Limestone caves housing about 8,000 Buddha images, with gilded figures piled up to the ceiling. Outside stands a sculpture from a legend about a giant spider.
Pindaya Caves lie in the town of Pindaya, about a 2-hour drive northwest of Nyaungshwe. This natural limestone cave has been filled with Buddha images donated by worshippers since the 18th century. About 8,000 survive, made of marble, teak, bronze, and plaster, arranged in layers and glowing with gold throughout the cave. Small meditation chambers are set among the stalactites. Outside the entrance is a sculpture of a legend in which a prince shoots a giant spider. You can take an elevator or climb a long staircase to reach the cave. Foreign visitors must buy entry tickets, and prices are subject to change. Remove your shoes before entering. It can be combined with the Golden Rock route or the lake area for a day trip.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Shwe Yan Pyay Monastery
- Khaung Daing Hot Springs
- Mingalar Market
- Cultural Museum (Haw of the Sawbwa)
- Yadana Man Aung Pagoda
- Nyaungshwe
- Taunggyi & Tazaungdaing Balloon Festival
- Red Mountain Estate