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Yangoon reclining Buddha
Stele at the bottom of the reclining Buddha in Yangoon
The sign explains the various section of the carvings under the sole of the Buddha
on the way up to ths Shwedagon Temple, the most important temple in Yangoon and Burma
the first view of the Shwedagon Stupa
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Surrounding buildings around the Shwedagon Stupa
Surrounding buildings around the Shwedagon Stupa
unfortunately there are plenty of 'fake' monks around the stupas and temples begging for money from tourists but also from locals
one of the four openings from the staircases that are leadingup to the Shwedagon Stupa
Surrounding buildings around the Shwedagon Stupa
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Surrounding buildings around the Shwedagon Stupa
Surrounding buildings around the Shwedagon Stupa
rich gold 'paint' decorated timber panels at the entrances
Surrounding buildings around the Shwedagon Stupa
Surrounding buildings around the Shwedagon Stupa
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