Chaukhtatgyi Buddha Temple
ခြောက်ထပ်ကြီးဘုရား
One of Myanmar's largest reclining Buddhas, about 65 meters long, with a gentle face, long curled eyelashes, and 108 auspicious symbols carved into the soles of its feet.
Chaukhtatgyi Buddha was built in the early 20th century and remodeled in 1966. It stretches about 65 meters and is housed in a large corrugated-iron shelter. The statue wears a golden robe and a crown, and its face is painted with blue eyeshadow and red lips, giving it a gentle expression. The enormous soles of its feet are carved with 108 auspicious designs representing the Buddha, and they are the highlight for photographs. Entry is free, though donations are welcome. Shoes must be removed. Next to the temple are a monastery and a meditation center. Across the road is the seated Buddha at Kandawgyi, which can be visited at the same time. The site is about 2 km from Shwedagon Pagoda.
Opening hours
About 06:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Ngahtatgyi Buddha
- Bogyoke Aung San Museum
- Kandawgyi Lake & Karaweik Palace
- Martyrs' Mausoleum
- Shwedagon Pagoda
- Maha Wizaya Pagoda
- Yangon Zoological Gardens
- People's Park