The global landmarks given to us by Asian civilization

By Zhou Bing | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2019-05-24 11:04
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The Shwedagon Pagoda in Myanmar is decorated with almost 10,000 treasures. [Photo/VCG]

6. The Shwedagon Pagoda, Myanmar 

The Shwedagon Pagoda is a gilded stupa in Yangon, Myanmar. The 99-meter pagoda is situated on Singuttara Hill, to the west of Kandawgyi Lake, and dominates the Yangon skyline. It was built in the 18th century and is decorated with nearly 10,000 treasures and 68 tons of gold.

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