A golden stupa sitting in the middle of a traffic roundabout in downtown Yangon, which sounds ridiculous and looks magnificent. Older than Shwedagon by local reckoning, and it has been the gathering point for every major protest in modern Burmese history.
Before you go
- Shoulders and knees covered. Wraps are usually available at the entrance.
- Check current opening hours before travelling: sections close for restoration and ceremonies.
- This is a working place of worship before it is a sight. Quiet voices, no flash during prayer.
Facts checked against the Wikipedia entry for Sule Pagoda and Wikidata. Practicalities are general good practice, not a substitute for the temple's own notices.