Hnee Pagoda (Bamboo Buddha)
နှီးဘုရားကြီး
An ancient temple housing a bamboo-frame, lacquered and gilded Buddha said to be 500 years old, a favorite destination for hiking near Kalaw.
This small temple lies in a village about 2 km southwest of Kalaw. Its main hall houses a seated Buddha with a bamboo frame, covered in lacquer and gilded; it is said to be around 500 years old, which is rare. The wooden temple buildings are simple, and monks give guided explanations to visitors. You can reach it on foot or by bicycle from town, and it is often a stop on Kalaw day-hike routes, linked with nearby villages and tea gardens.
Opening hours
About 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Shwe Oo Min Natural Cave Pagoda (Kalaw)
- Kalaw Colonial Houses
- Christ the King Church
- Kalaw to Inle Trek
- Aung Chan Tha Zedi
- Kalaw Railway Station
- Kalaw Market
- Thein Taung Monastery