🏯 Kyauksein Pagoda

Myanmar · Asia · 21.86°N, 96.02°E

Kyauksein Pagoda, formally known as the Varocana Kyauksein Zedi, is a Buddhist pagoda located on the outskirts of Amarapura, Mandalay Region, Myanmar (Burma). The pagoda itself is covered with over 10,000 long tons (10,000,000 kg) of jade, rising to a height of 75 feet 6 inches (23.01 m), and is reputed to be the world's first jade pagoda.

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Quick facts

Country	Myanmar
Continent / region	Asia
Coordinates (approx.)	21.86°N, 96.02°E · view on map

Kyauksein Pagoda is located in Myanmar, in Asia.

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