Kyauktan Ye Le Pagoda
ကျောက်တန်းရေလယ်ဘုရား
A golden pagoda on a small island in the river. Visitors take a small boat to the island, and feeding catfish is a local custom for good fortune.
Ye Le Pagoda is in Kyauktan Town, about 30 km southeast of Yangon. It sits on a small island in the middle of a river and appears to float on the water, which is why it is known as the 'pagoda in the water.' Visitors board a dedicated small boat from the riverbank pier. The combined boat fare and entry cost foreigners several thousand to tens of thousands of kyat. The island's shrine hall houses several Buddha images. From the platform, visitors can buy fish food and feed the large catfish that gather in the river. It's often combined with Thanlyin as a half-day trip, and a taxi takes about 1 hour one way. Remove your shoes, and wear a life jacket on the boat.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Botataung Pagoda
- Dala Ferry & Township
- The Strand Hotel
- The Secretariat
- Pansodan Street & Downtown Heritage
- Maha Bandula Park & Independence Monument
- Sule Pagoda
- Yangon Circular Railway