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The largest andd most important pagoda in myanmar is the Shwe Dagon Pagoda. It rise almost 100 meters above the green cityscape of Yangon on Singuttara Hill, and is

visible from miles around. Eight hairs of the Gautama Budddha were enshrined here more than 2,500 years ago. The great goldden Shwe Dagon Pagoda is the symbol of

the nation. It is said that it took 30 tons of gold to build this imposing structure. No visit to Yangon would be complete without a visiting Shwe Dagon. While the stupa is

spectacular at night; it also offfers a panoramic view of the city. The most famous artifact at the pagoda, is the Maha Ganda Bell, or Sigu Min Bell named after King Singu.

The bell was cast between 1775  and 1779 , and weighs 23 tonnes. It is believed the ringing the bell will bring good luck.