The main attraction of sightseeing in Yangon is world famous Shwedagon Pagoda, circling with many satellite Pagodas and ancient Pandals. Today the Pagoda itself is 326ft high, studded with 8688 solid Gold plates and each plate is of 1sq ft wide. Thousands of diamonds and precious colorful jewels are decorated on top of the Bud.
It is said to be believed that the Pagoda is built about 2500 years ago. But the recorded historical facts is written on a big broken stone slabs which was dug out from the ground at 12ft near the Pagoda by professor of Pali Language Dr Forhenmer in 1880 AD. On the slab is dated back to 1485 AD and is written by the Mon king Dhamazedi in two languages, Myanmar and Mon.
Whoever visited to this famous Pagoda has never been forgotten forever. Many small traditional shops with various kinds of crafts and arts works can be seen along the stairway up to the solemn shrine.
Whoever stroll around the Golden shrine on the platform, feels the sacred Peaceful atmosphere of quietness, is so wonderful that will never be forgotten to all the visitors.
Once the British Governor of Burma wrote in his book, Its' beauty and serenity delights the eye. May I hope that its peaceful atmosphere is maintained to the fullness of time. The memory of this day will be forever in my mind. This is my last message to Burma.
Hubert Elvin Rance. (Governor of Burma)
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