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Comment: unfortunately there are plenty of 'fake' monks around the stupas and temples begging for money from tourists but also from locals
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

Surrounding buildings around the Shwedagon Stupa

Surrounding buildings around the Shwedagon Stupa

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one of the four openings from the staircases that are leadingup to the Shwedagon Stupa

Surrounding buildings around the Shwedagon Stupa

Surrounding buildings around the Shwedagon Stupa

Surrounding buildings around the Shwedagon Stupa

rich gold 'paint' decorated timber panels at the entrances

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