[2025 Yangon Attraction] Travel Guide for Nga Htat Gyi Pagoda (Updated Apr)

When traveling in Burma, you can’t miss temples. Today, I went to Nga Htat Gyi Big Buddha Temple, located opposite the Nga Htat Gyi Reclining Buddha Temple. As I mentioned, I took a bus here. It was very cheap. When I got off the bus, I crossed the street to Nga Htat Gyi Big Buddha Temple. I walked up the stairs and when I was out of breath, I reached the Big Buddha Temple’s chapel. It was a Burmese-style Buddha in royal regalia. It was a large white seated Buddha. The surrounding area had small, beautiful white marble Buddhas. The temple’s male lay disciples were preparing for some kind of ceremony. I guessed that there was a ceremony going on at the temple. Many Buddhists, both Thai and foreign, came to make merit at this temple. You can see from the nameplates of donors, including Chinese and Thais. Almost every temple in Burma has murals telling stories of Jataka tales, sutras, or the life of the Buddha. This temple has a statue of the Buddha when he descended from the Tavatimsa heaven after teaching his mother. When it was time, we said goodbye to the Buddha and continued walking to the Nga Htat Gyi Reclining Buddha Temple.

Nga Htat Gyi Pagoda is one of the most important religious and historical building in Yangon. The location is quite convenient as it is in the hearth of the city's down town. The recommended sightseeing time is half an hour or maximum one hour. The temple is really well preserved and is a pleasure to see in person. Remember to remove your shoes to walk inside the building. No need to purchase tickets. I though because of the free entry that the place was going to be crowded but I was surprised to find out that it was quite empty and peaceful. an advantage is that it closes late so you can fit this in your itinerary at any time. It is open to the public until 8:00 PM. #createwithtrip #myanmar #holidays #exploring #createwithtrip

Nga Htat Gyi Pagoda is a temple that enshrines a large Buddha statue, Nga Htat Gyi, which means "a Buddha statue as tall as a 5-storey building". It is a marble Buddha statue in the Mara-Vijaya attitude, dressed in royal attire. The royal attire is made of metal, while the accessories at the back are all carved teakwood and carved in various patterns, imitating the Buddha statue in the Yatanabon period (Mandalay period). It is a place that is not very touristy and not crowded. It is located opposite the Phra Ta Wan temple, Chaukhtatgyi temple.

Luang Pu Nga Htat Gyi, Nga Htat Gyi Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar This is a temple that enshrines a large Buddha statue, Luang Pu Nga Htat Gyi, which means "a 5-storey tall Buddha statue". It is a marble Buddha statue in the Mara-Vijaya attitude, dressed in royal attire. The costume is made of metal, while the accessories on the back are all carved teakwood and carved in various patterns, modeled after the Buddha statue in royal attire from the Yatanabong period. 📍 Nga Htat Gyi Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar #WinterTravel#Nga Htat Gyi Pagoda #Myanmar

The Nga Htat Gyi Pagoda Temple has a large Buddha statue called Luang Por Nga Htat Gyi. It is a marble Buddha statue in the Mara-Vijaya attitude, dressed in royal attire. It is the tallest in Myanmar. Upon entering, you will feel the great devotion of the Burmese people to Buddhism. At every temple or sacred place, you must take off your shoes to show your respect for Buddhism.