Myanmar's Shwedagon Pagoda attracts over 3.45 million visitors in five months


The Shwedagon Pagoda is open daily from 4am to 10pm local time. - Xinhua

YANGON: The Shwedagon Pagoda, also known as the Golden Pagoda in Myanmar, attracted over 3.45 million visitors during the first five months of this year, U Boe Thin, a member of the Shwedagon Pagoda Board of Trustees, told Xinhua on Wednesday (June 10)

From January to May, over 34,000 foreign visitors visited the pagoda, with the most coming from China and Thailand, he said.

The Shwedagon Pagoda is open daily from 4am to 10pm local time. - Xinhua

 

 

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Myanmar , Shwedagon Pagoda , visitors

Next In Aseanplus News

Asian currencies weaken on renewed Gulf conflict, KOSPI tumbles 8%
Mayon spews lava and hot ash as volcanic activity continues
Truck carrying wedding guests struck on Indonesia highway, killing 13 people
Fatal Bangkok pub fire: Probe focuses on wiring fault and arson
Hornet attack near Singapore's Redhill Market leads to four being taken to hospital
2.59 million Afghans deported as Pakistan intensifies immigration sweep
Four injured in stabbing incident in Japan's Oita region, suspect arrested
Gujarat police seize Rs1.56 crore liquor haul hidden behind cattle feed
Singapore president accorded state welcoming ceremony at Istana Negara
Man charged for disturbing public order in China after parachuting off residential building

Others Also Read