Kuthodaw Pagoda
ကုသိုလ်တော်ဘုရား
Each of 729 white stupas houses a marble slab inscribed with Buddhist scriptures. Known as “the world's largest book,” the stone scriptures are on the UNESCO Memory of the World Register.
Kuthodaw Pagoda was built by King Mindon in 1857, and its main stupa follows the style of the Shwezigon Pagoda in Bagan. Around the main stupa stand 729 white stone stupas, each housing a marble slab inscribed with the Pali Tipitaka. Together with a slab recording the history of the carving, that makes 730 slabs, earning the site the name “world's largest book.” It was inscribed on the UNESCO Memory of the World Register in 2013. The rows of white stupas, with their play of light and shadow, make a great photo spot. The temple lies at the southern foot of Mandalay Hill, and you can visit it together with Sandamuni Pagoda, the Shwenandaw Monastery and the Atumashi Monastery nearby. Remove your shoes.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Sandamuni Pagoda
- Atumashi Monastery
- Shwenandaw Monastery
- Kyauktawgyi Pagoda (Mandalay)
- Mandalay Hill
- Mandalay Palace
- Mandalay Marionettes Theatre
- Zegyo Market