Maha Wizaya Pagoda
မဟာဝိဇယစေတီ
A modern pagoda across from the south gate of the Shwedagon. The blue ceiling inside is painted with a starry sky and bodhi trees, making it one of Yangon's most popular photo spots.
Maha Wizaya Pagoda was completed in 1980 to commemorate the unification of Myanmar's Buddhist sects, and it enshrines a relic of the Buddha gifted by Nepal. From the outside it is a golden dome-shaped stupa, but the interior is a world of its own. Around the circular hall are niches shaped like green trees, the ceiling is painted with a deep blue sky and various animals, and a golden bodhi tree stands at the center, creating a dreamlike, colorful scene. Entry is free (donations welcome). Shoes must be removed. It is just a few minutes' walk across a small bridge from the south gate of the Shwedagon Pagoda, so it's easy to fit into your route.
Opening hours
About 06:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Shwedagon Pagoda
- Yangon Zoological Gardens
- Martyrs' Mausoleum
- People's Park
- National Museum of Myanmar
- Bogyoke Aung San Museum
- Kandawgyi Lake & Karaweik Palace
- Bogyoke Aung San Market