Pilgrimage to the Shwedagon Pagoda
Description:
What lies behind the tall and magnificent golden facade of Myanmar’s most famous pagoda? You will learn the answer in an interactive half-day program to explore this landmark of Yangon’s spiritual life.
Observing the daily lives of the people living in the traditional environment of this great pagoda provides a deeper insight into how their deep Buddhist spirituality relates to the ancient folk religion, the belief in Nata spirits.
We will walk from the foot of Taingouter Hill along the 175 steps west staircase to the Shwedagon terrace with ordinary Burmese, exploring all the corners hidden from prying eyes and experiencing an intriguing and very personal experience.
The price includes:
- excursion support of a professional guide-historian,
- donation to monks.
Comes to: Review , Unusual , Pedestrian
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