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The Rocky Road to the Top of Mt Kyaiktiyo

May 20, 2013Filed in: Destinations by Mike Shubbuck

Golden Rock at Mt. Kyaiktiyo

The Golden Rock is one of the most holy Buddhist sites in Myanmar and truly an amazing sight. However, I found the journey to the top of Mt Kyaiktiyo to be taxing on both the wallet and body. That is not to say I do not recommend visiting the rock, but I do so with Read Post

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Video: Golden Rock, Kyaiktiyo Pagoda, Myanmar

April 26, 2013Filed in: Photos & Video by Mike Shubbuck

Video: Golden Rock, Kyaiktiyo Pagoda, Myanmar

The Golden Rock, like many Buddhist temples and holy places, forbids women from touching or get too close. Since this is one of Myanmar’s most revered holy places, this is a close up view of the rock and of the view from next to it. It is a small pagoda in which devotees honor by Read Post

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